公开(公告)号：US20230185031A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-15

申请号：US17923519

申请日：2021-05-13

Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： Levi T. MERRICK ,  Yu LU ,  Steven Conrad ZIMMEL

IPC: G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/50

CPC classification number: G02B6/387 ,  G02B6/50 ,  G02B6/3887

Abstract: To install a connectorized cable assembly, a cable terminated at a connector core is pushed through a duct. The connector core has a maximum outer diameter of no more than 5 mm to facilitate passage of the connector core through the duct. A plug body is mounted over the connector core after the connector core exits the duct. No intermediate assembly steps are performed on the connector core between being pushed through the duct and being inserted into the plug body.

公开(公告)号：US20220236495A1

公开(公告)日：2022-07-28

申请号：US17613885

申请日：2020-05-21

Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： Steven Conrad ZIMMEL

IPC: G02B6/38

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for connecting an optical fiber to a ferrule. The system and method facilitate the process of epoxying the optical fiber in a manner that avoid inadvertently adhering the fiber to the side of a connector housing, which can result in breakage of the optical fiber when in the field. The system and method provide a mechanism for easily epoxying the optical fiber to the ferrule while still allowing for sonic radial movement of the optical fiber within the connector housing, which is desirable. The system and method incorporate an end cap that centers the optical fiber in the connector housing during the connection process and also acts as a strain relief when in the field.

公开(公告)号：US20250130378A1

公开(公告)日：2025-04-24

申请号：US18933211

申请日：2024-10-31

Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLC

Inventor： Steven Conrad ZIMMEL ,  Gregory J. SCHAIBLE

IPC: G02B6/38

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an epoxy tube for an optical fiber connector. The tube can be mounted to a ferrule hub by a snap fit connection. The connection between the tube and the ferrule hub allows for float of the epoxy tube where the epoxy tube is not rigidly attached to the hub. The epoxy tube can be configured to move about an arc of rotational circular movement while remaining linear such that the epoxy tube does not bend or transfer forces to the hub.

公开(公告)号：US20220269014A1

公开(公告)日：2022-08-25

申请号：US17627519

申请日：2020-07-14

Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： Marlon E. HOLMQUIST ,  David Donald ERDMAN ,  Steven Conrad ZIMMEL

IPC: G02B6/38

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic connector designed to improve the insertion of an optical fiber within the fiber optic connector. The fiber optic connector may include a lead-in tube that makes the insertion of an optical fiber easier. That is, the lead-in tube may be molded over a ferrule hub to fully encapsulate a rear end thereof such that the optical fiber does not snag or hang up during insertion.

公开(公告)号：US20220357523A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-10

申请号：US17627579

申请日：2020-07-15

Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： Steven Conrad ZIMMEL ,  Gregory J. SCHAIBLE

IPC: G02B6/38

Abstract: A fiber optic connector with a hub extension positioned on the hub of the connector. Prior to assembly of the connector with the rear boot, the hub and ferrule assembly can be pushed backward within the front and rear housings to clear an anti-rotation portion of the front housing and turned for tuning. After complete assembly of the rear boot, the hub extension bottoms out against the boot prior to the hub and ferrule assembly disengaging the anti-rotation portion of the front housing, thereby maintaining the tuned position.

公开(公告)号：US20220260788A1

公开(公告)日：2022-08-18

申请号：US17627549

申请日：2020-07-15

Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： Steven Conrad ZIMMEL ,  Gregory J. SCHAIBLE

IPC: G02B6/38

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an epoxy tube for an optical fiber connector. The tube can be mounted to a ferrule hub by a snap fit connection. The connection between the tube and the ferrule hub allows for float of the epoxy tube where the epoxy tube is not rigidly attached to the hub. The epoxy tube can be configured to move about an arc of rotational circular movement while remaining linear such that the epoxy tube does not bend or transfer forces to the hub.

公开(公告)号：US20250116826A1

公开(公告)日：2025-04-10

申请号：US18918646

申请日：2024-10-17

Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： Steven Conrad ZIMMEL

IPC: G02B6/38

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for connecting an optical fiber to a ferrule. The system and method facilitate the process of epoxying the optical fiber in a manner that avoid inadvertently adhering the fiber to the side of a connector housing, which can result in breakage of the optical fiber when in the field. The system and method provide a mechanism for easily epoxying the optical fiber to the ferrule while still allowing for some radial movement of the optical fiber within the connector housing, which is desirable. The system and method incorporate an end cap that centers the optical fiber in the connector housing during the connection process and also acts as a strain relief when in the field.

公开(公告)号：US20220276451A1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-01

申请号：US17627597

申请日：2020-07-16

Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： Steven Conrad ZIMMEL ,  Gregory J. SCHAIBLE

IPC: G02B6/38

Abstract: Aspects and techniques of the present disclosure relate to fiber optic connectors with features that help eliminate the potential of a capillary effect or epoxy wicking. The fiber optic connector may include an epoxy tube with segments that define a pocket in an area that helps to prevent capillary action between components that are otherwise closely positioned.

公开(公告)号：US20210033796A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-04

申请号：US16964745

申请日：2019-01-31

Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： Steven Conrad ZIMMEL ,  Gregory J. SCHAIBLE

IPC: G02B6/36 ,  G02B6/38

Abstract: Fiber optic connectors, connector assemblies, and associated methods having tuning features and aspects. The tuning features/aspects allow for a tuning mechanism of a rear housing to be moved axially between an anti-rotation region and a tuning chamber defined by a front housing. The rear housing is rotationally coupled to a ferrule assembly for tuning an optical fiber terminated at the ferrule assembly.