Fiber optic connector having keyed ferrule holder
    122.
    发明授权
    Fiber optic connector having keyed ferrule holder 有权
    光纤连接器,带钥匙圈套

    公开(公告)号:US07150567B1

    公开(公告)日:2006-12-19

    申请号:US11139734

    申请日:2005-05-27

    IPC分类号: G02B6/36

    摘要: A fiber optic connector including one or more ferrule assemblies having a ferrule and a keyed ferrule holder defining a first key slot and a second key slot, and a connector housing defining a key that is received within the first or the second key slot. The first key slot configures the connector in a first keyed position for simultaneous, coplanar end face polishing of the ferrules, and the second keyed position configures the connector for mating with a receptacle, optical device or another connector. A fiber optic connector including a connector outer housing defining a first key slot for positioning the connector housing in a first keyed position and a second key slot for positioning the connector housing in a second keyed position, a connector inner housing defining a key and a ferrule assembly including a ferrule and a ferrule holder, wherein the ferrule assembly is biased outwardly within the connector outer housing. The connector outer housing is independently positionable between the first keyed position for end face polishing and the second keyed position for connector mating.

    摘要翻译: 一种光纤连接器,包括具有套圈的一个或多个套圈组件和限定第一键槽和第二键槽的键合套圈保持架,以及限定接收在第一或第二键槽内的键的连接器外壳。 第一键槽将连接器配置在第一键位置中,用于套管的同时共面端面抛光,并且第二键位置将连接器配置为与插座,光学设备或另一连接器配合。 一种光纤连接器,包括连接器外壳,其限定用于将连接器壳体定位在第一键位置的第一键槽和用于将连接器壳体定位在第二密钥位置的第二键槽,限定钥匙的连接器内壳体和套圈 组件包括套圈和套圈保持器,其中套圈组件在连接器外壳体内向外偏置。 连接器外部壳体可独立地定位在用于端面抛光的第一键入位置和用于连接器配合的第二键入位置之间。

    Method and apparatus for analyzing the end face of a multifiber ferrule
    123.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for analyzing the end face of a multifiber ferrule 有权
    用于分析多光纤套圈端面的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06786650B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-09-07

    申请号:US10702816

    申请日:2003-11-06

    IPC分类号: G02B636

    摘要: The method and apparatus of the present invention is capable of precisely determining the orientation of the axis of the guide pin hole defined by a multifiber ferrule. Since the axis of the guide pin hole has a direct relationship to the alignment of the optical fibers, the method and apparatus can also precisely determine the end face angle of the ferrule based upon the axis of the guide pin hole without reference to external features of the ferrule. A measurement pin is initially positioned in a guide pin hole such that a first end of the measurement pin is disposed proximate the end face of the ferrule. The reference plane defined by the first end of the measurement pin is then measured, such as by an interferometer. Based upon the reference plane and the predetermined angle between the reference plane and the axis of the guide pin hole, the method and apparatus can precisely determine the orientation of the axis of the guide pin hole. The method and apparatus can also measure a plane defined by at least a portion of the end face of the ferrule, such as a region of interest surrounding the optical fibers. Based upon an angular difference between the reference plane defined by the first end of the measurement pin and the plane defined by the end face of the ferrule, the method and apparatus can then precisely determine at least one end face angle.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的方法和装置能够精确地确定由多光纤套圈限定的导销孔的轴线的取向。 由于引导销孔的轴线与光纤的对准直接关系,所以该方法和装置也可以基于引导销孔的轴线精确地确定套圈的端面角,而不参考导向销孔的外部特征 套圈。 测量销最初定位在引导销孔中,使得测量销的第一端靠近套圈的端面设置。 然后测量由测量引脚的第一端限定的参考平面,例如通过干涉仪。 基于参考平面和参考平面与引导销孔的轴线之间的预定角度,该方法和装置可以精确地确定导销孔的轴线的取向。 该方法和装置还可以测量由套圈的端面的至少一部分(例如围绕光纤的感兴趣区域)限定的平面。 基于由测量引脚的第一端限定的参考平面与由套圈的端面限定的平面之间的角度差异,该方法和设备可以精确地确定至少一个端面角度。

    Ferrule having alignment features for polishing operations and an associated polishing jig and method
    124.
    发明授权
    Ferrule having alignment features for polishing operations and an associated polishing jig and method 有权
    具有用于抛光操作的对准特征的套圈和相关联的抛光夹具和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06764223B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-07-20

    申请号:US10411605

    申请日:2003-04-10

    IPC分类号: G02B636

    摘要: A ferrule is provided that includes a ferrule body defining a longitudinally extending groove that can serve as an alignment feature for polishing operations. In this regard, the ferrule body extends longitudinally between opposed front and rear surfaces so that at least the rear surface generally defines a substantially rectangular shape in lateral cross-section. In addition, the ferrule body typically has first and second major sides and first and second minor sides with the first and second major sides being larger than the first and second minor sides. The ferrule body defines the longitudinally extending groove in at least one of the major surfaces. A jig is also provided for engaging the longitudinally extending groove defined by the ferrule body in order to hold the ferrule in an aligned position during polishing operations. In this regard, the jig includes a jig body having an alignment feature for engaging a complimentary alignment feature of the ferrule. The jig also includes a support element capable of engaging another side of the ferrule, wherein at least one of the jig body and the support element is capable of pivoting. By appropriately sizing those elements of the jig body and the support element that contact the ferrule, the contact elements can be inserted through openings defined by the connector housing such that the front surface of the ferrule can be precisely polished after the ferrule has been assembled into a fiber optic connector.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种套圈,其包括限定纵向延伸的凹槽的套圈主体,其可用作用于抛光操作的对准特征。 在这方面,套圈主体在相对的前表面和后表面之间纵向延伸,使得至少后表面大体上在横截面中限定大致矩形形状。 此外,套圈主体通常具有第一和第二主侧面以及第一和第二小边,其中第一和第二主侧面大于第一和第二小边。 套圈主体在至少一个主表面中限定纵向延伸的凹槽。 还设置有用于接合由套圈本体限定的纵向延伸槽的夹具,以便在抛光操作期间将套圈保持在对准位置。 在这方面,夹具包括具有用于接合套圈的互补对准特征的对准特征的夹具本体。 夹具还包括能够接合套圈的另一侧的支撑元件,其中夹具本体和支撑元件中的至少一个能够枢转。 通过适当地调整夹具本体和接触套圈的支撑元件的尺寸,可以将接触元件插入通过由连接器壳体限定的开口,使得套圈的前表面可以在套圈组装成后被精确抛光 光纤连接器。

    Method and apparatus for analyzing the end face of a multifiber ferrule
    125.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for analyzing the end face of a multifiber ferrule 失效
    用于分析多光纤套圈端面的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06705767B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-03-16

    申请号:US09318100

    申请日:1999-05-25

    IPC分类号: G02B636

    摘要: A method and apparatus precisely determines the orientation of the axis of a guide pin hole defined by a multifiber ferrule, and therefrom, precisely determines an end face angle of the ferrule without reference to external features of the ferrule. A measurement pin is positioned in the guide pin hole with a first end disposed proximate the end face of the ferrule. A reference plane defined by the first end of the measurement pin is measured. The orientation of the axis of the guide pin hole is determined based upon the predetermined angle between the axis of the guide pin hole and the reference plane. A plane defined by at least a portion of the end face of the ferrule is then measured. The end face angle is precisely determined based upon the angular difference between the reference plane and the plane defined by the end face of the ferrule.

    摘要翻译: 一种方法和设备精确地确定由多光纤套圈限定的导销孔的轴线的方位,并且由此,精确地确定套圈的端面角而不参考套圈的外部特征。 测量销定位在导销孔中,第一端靠近套圈的端面设置。 由测量引脚的第一端限定的参考平面被测量。 基于导销孔的轴线与参考平面之间的预定角度来确定导销孔的轴线的方位。 然后测量由套圈的端面的至少一部分限定的平面。 基于由基准面和由套圈的端面限定的平面之间的角度差精确地确定端面角度。

    Polarity reversal for fiber optic connections
    126.
    发明授权
    Polarity reversal for fiber optic connections 有权
    光纤连接的极性反转

    公开(公告)号:US06634796B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-10-21

    申请号:US09343763

    申请日:1999-06-30

    IPC分类号: G02B638

    摘要: Devices and methods are described that permit simple correction of a fiber optic polarity reversal problem. An adapter is described having receptacles to receive a connector on a first end, or user end, and on a second end, or contractor end. Both the receptacles provide keying arrangements so that the connectors can be received only when correctly oriented with respect to the adapter. The keying arrangement on the contractor end, however, is reversable so that the connector may be inserted in one of two predetermined orientations, at the behest of the contractor or installer. Adapters are also described that receive connectors only in a physically reversed orientation to counteract a reverse polarity condition. In addition, a jumper is described that can be interposed between a connector and adapter to correct a reverse polarity condition.

    摘要翻译: 描述了允许简单校正光纤极性反转问题的装置和方法。 描述了适配器,其具有用于在第一端或用户端以及第二端或承包端上接收连接器的插座。 两个插座都提供键控设置,使得连接器只有在相对于适配器正确定向时才能被接收。 然而,承包商端的钥匙安排是可逆的,使得连接器可以在承包商或安装者的指示下插入两个预定取向之一。 还描述了适配器仅接收物理上相反方向的连接器以抵消反极性条件。 此外,描述了可以插入在连接器和适配器之间以校正反极性状况的跳线。

    Ferrule and fiber optic connector housing having enlarged shoulders
    127.
    发明授权
    Ferrule and fiber optic connector housing having enlarged shoulders 有权
    套圈和光纤连接器外壳具有扩大的肩部

    公开(公告)号:US06485195B2

    公开(公告)日:2002-11-26

    申请号:US10118109

    申请日:2002-04-08

    IPC分类号: G02B638

    摘要: A ferrule is provided that defines a shoulder having curved corners. In this regard, the ferrule includes a lengthwise extending shaft and an enlarged rear portion proximate the shaft. The rear portion is larger in lateral cross-section than the shaft to thereby define a shoulder. In addition, that portion of the shaft proximate the enlarged rear portion includes curved corners such that the shoulder has corresponding curved inner corners. A fiber optic connector housing is also provided that defines an inwardly projecting shoulder having curved corners. The fiber optic connector housing includes a forward segment defining a lengthwise extending passage and a rearward segment also defining a lengthwise extending passage. The lengthwise extending passage defined by the rearward segment is larger in lateral cross-section than the lengthwise extending passage defined by the forward segment such that a shoulder is defined at the intersection of the forward and rearward segments. In addition, that portion of the forward segment proximate the rearward segment defines a section of the lengthwise extending passage having curved corners such that the resulting shoulder also has curved corners. By including shoulders having curved corners, the fiber optic connector of the present invention allows the ferrule to float within the internal cavity defined by the connector housing without becoming dislodged and assuming a cocked position within the internal cavity.

    摘要翻译: 提供限定具有弯曲角部的肩部的套圈。 在这方面,套圈包括纵向延伸的轴和靠近轴的扩大的后部。 后部的横截面比轴更大,从而限定肩部。 此外,靠近扩大的后部的轴的该部分包括弯曲的角部,使得肩部具有相应的弯曲内角。 还提供光纤连接器壳体,其限定具有弯曲角的向内突出的肩部。 光纤连接器壳体包括限定纵向延伸通道的前部段和还限定纵向延伸通道的后部段。 由后部段限定的纵向延伸通道的横向横截面大于由前段限定的纵向延伸通道,使得肩部限定在前段和后段的交叉处。 此外,靠近后部段的前部段的该部分限定纵向延伸通道的具有弯曲角部的部分,使得所得到的肩部也具有弯曲的角部。 通过包括具有弯曲角的肩部,本发明的光纤连接器允许套圈在由连接器壳体限定的内部空腔内浮动,而不会被移动并且在内部空腔内假定起动位置。

    Receptacle having a rotatable coupling nut for engaging a fiber optic
connector assembly
    128.
    发明授权
    Receptacle having a rotatable coupling nut for engaging a fiber optic connector assembly 失效
    插座具有用于接合光纤连接器组件的可旋转联接螺母

    公开(公告)号:US5920669A

    公开(公告)日:1999-07-06

    申请号:US870667

    申请日:1997-06-06

    IPC分类号: G02B6/38 G02B6/36

    摘要: The receptacle includes a rotatable coupling nut for engaging an externally threaded fiber optic connector assembly or plug which is mounted upon the end portion of a fiber optic cable. As such, the cross-sectional dimensions of the fiber optic connector assembly can be significantly decreased, thereby permitting the fiber optic cable to be pulled through much smaller ducts or passageways. The receptacle also includes a receptacle body adapted to be mounted in a fixed position, such as to a sidewall of an enclosure. The coupling nut cooperably engages the receptacle body such that the coupling nut is free to rotate relative to the receptacle body even though the longitudinal movement of the coupling nut relative to the receptacle body is limited. In this regard, the coupling nut extends through an aperture defined by the receptacle body such that a flange extending radially outward from the rear end of the coupling nut engages the receptacle body to thereby limit longitudinal movement of the coupling nut in a forward direction. The receptacle can also include an inner sleeve extending at least partially through the longitudinally extending bore of the coupling nut. The inner sleeve can include a flanged rear portion connected to the receptacle body rearward of the rear end of the coupling nut to thereby limit longitudinal movement of the coupling nut in a rearward direction.

    摘要翻译: 插座包括用于接合安装在光纤电缆的端部上的外螺纹光纤连接器组件或插头的可旋转联接螺母。 因此,可以显着地减小光纤连接器组件的横截面尺寸,从而允许光纤电缆被拉过更小的导管或通道。 插座还包括适于安装在固定位置的插座主体,例如安装在外壳的侧壁上。 联接螺母协调地接合插座主体,使得即使联接螺母相对于插座本体的纵向移动受到限制,联接螺母也可相对于插座本体自由旋转。 在这方面,联接螺母延伸穿过由容座主体限定的孔,使得从联接螺母的后端径向向外延伸的凸缘与插座本体接合,从而限制联接螺母在向前方向上的纵向移动。 容器还可以包括至少部分地延伸通过连接螺母的纵向延伸孔的内套筒。 内套筒可以包括在连接螺母的后端后方连接到接收体的带凸缘的后部,从而限制联接螺母在向后的方向上的纵向移动。

    Polishing method
    129.
    发明授权
    Polishing method 失效
    抛光方法

    公开(公告)号:US5136820A

    公开(公告)日:1992-08-11

    申请号:US706882

    申请日:1991-05-30

    申请人: James P. Luther

    发明人: James P. Luther

    IPC分类号: B24B19/22 G02B6/25

    CPC分类号: B24B19/226 G02B6/25

    摘要: A method for polishing optical connectors provides for polishing a connector ferrule on a napless nylon cloth having a four shaft satin weave, 70 denier, 90.times.120 count. An aqueous slurry of silicon dioxide particles is used when polishing takes place.

    摘要翻译: 抛光光连接器的方法是在具有四轴缎纹,70旦尼尔,90×120计数的无绒尼龙布上抛光连接器套圈。 当进行抛光时,使用二氧化硅颗粒的水性浆液。

    Cable assemblies and optical connector assemblies employing a unitary alignment pin and translating element
    130.
    发明授权
    Cable assemblies and optical connector assemblies employing a unitary alignment pin and translating element 有权
    电缆组件和采用单一对准销和平移元件的光学连接器组件

    公开(公告)号:US09417406B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-16

    申请号:US13601016

    申请日:2012-08-31

    IPC分类号: G02B6/38

    摘要: Cable assemblies, optical connector assemblies, and optical connector subassemblies employing a translating element and a unitary alignment pin are disclosed. In one embodiment, an optical connector assembly includes a connector housing defining a connector enclosure and a connector housing opening, a unitary alignment pin including a first pin portion and a second pin portion, and a translating element including a first bore, a second bore, and an optical interface. The unitary alignment pin is secured within the connector enclosure. The first pin portion is disposed within the first bore and the second pin portion is disposed within the second bore such that the translating element translates along the first pin portion and the second pin portion within the connector enclosure.

    摘要翻译: 公开了采用平移元件和整体对准销的电缆组件,光学连接器组件和光学连接器子组件。 在一个实施例中,光学连接器组件包括限定连接器壳体和连接器壳体开口的连接器壳体,包括第一销部分和第二销部分的整体对准销以及包括第一孔,第二孔, 和光接口。 整体对准销固定在连接器外壳内。 第一销部分设置在第一孔内,第二销部分设置在第二孔内,使得平移元件沿连接器外壳内的第一销部分和第二销部分平移。