公开(公告)号：US11175461B2

公开(公告)日：2021-11-16

申请号：US16980633

申请日：2019-03-13

Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： Michael J. Ott ,  Steven C. Zimmel ,  Robert Charles Flaig ,  Danny Willy August Verheyden

IPC: G02B6/38

Abstract: Aspects and techniques of the present disclosure relate to a fiber alignment device that includes curved-type alignment bores. Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to methods of forming the fiber alignment device with curved-type alignment bores.

公开(公告)号：US10908366B2

公开(公告)日：2021-02-02

申请号：US16466766

申请日：2017-12-05

Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： Steven C. Zimmel ,  Michael James Ott ,  Danny Willy August Verheyden ,  Michael Aaron Kadar-Kallen ,  Gary William Adams ,  Robert Charles Flaig ,  Gregory J. Schaible

IPC: G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/36

Abstract: Aspects and techniques of the present disclosure relate to an alignment device that includes a groove-type alignment structure with a support region for receiving an optical fiber inserted along a fiber insertion axis. The optical fiber has a first side and a second, opposite side. The groove-type alignment structure engages the first side of the optical fiber. The alignment device includes a stabilization structure that engages the first side of the optical fiber and a first angled transition surface that engages the second, opposite side of the optical fiber. The present disclosure also relates to an alignment system that includes a first housing piece; a second housing piece adapted to mate with the first housing piece; and a flat structure positioned between the first and second housing pieces.

公开(公告)号：US10788625B2

公开(公告)日：2020-09-29

申请号：US16172050

申请日：2018-10-26

Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA ,  CommScope Technologies LLC

Inventor： Danny Willy August Verheyden ,  David Donald Erdman ,  Michael Gurreri ,  Randall Bobby Paul ,  Jan Watté ,  Robert Charles Flaig ,  Alan Edward Plotts ,  Michael Aaron Kadar-Kallen ,  Shelly Ann Buchter ,  Jan Vandenbroeck ,  Patrick Billet ,  Stefano Beri ,  André Johannes Maria Hilderink ,  Hernes Jacobs ,  Petrus Theodorus Rutgers ,  Petrus Theodorus Krechting ,  Martijn Johannes Wolbers ,  Walter Mattheus ,  Cristian-Radu Radulescu ,  Paul Vits ,  Karel Johannes Van Assenbergh ,  Pieter Cornelis Johan De Jager ,  Henk Jan Theodoor Van Der Pol

IPC: G02B6/38 ,  B29C65/72 ,  B29C65/00 ,  B29D11/00 ,  G02B27/00

Abstract: A portable device for attaching a connector to an optical fiber, the optical fiber having an end, the device comprising means for receiving the optical fiber at the end of the optical fiber; and a connector station for autonomously attaching the connector to the optical fiber.

公开(公告)号：US10585246B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-10

申请号：US15886266

申请日：2018-02-01

Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLC

Inventor： Dwight A. Bretz ,  Robert Charles Flaig ,  Thomas P. Huegerich ,  Michael Lawrence Gurreri

IPC: G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/44

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hardened power and optical connection system for use with hybrid cables. The hardened power and optical connection system includes electrical pin and socket contacts for providing power connections, and ferrules for providing optical connections. The hardened power and optical connection system has an integrated fiber alignment provided through a mating relationship between a plug and a socket.

公开(公告)号：US10409007B2

公开(公告)日：2019-09-10

申请号：US16098382

申请日：2017-05-01

Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： Michael Aaron Kadar-Kallen ,  Michael Ward Zitsch ,  Dwight Andrew Bretz ,  Michael James Ott ,  Robert Charles Flaig

IPC: G02B6/38

Abstract: A system for connecting a fiber optic connector to a fiber optic adapter includes various alternative improvements, including improvements to the shutter, the alignment device, and the adapter in general.

公开(公告)号：US10401574B2

公开(公告)日：2019-09-03

申请号：US15546585

申请日：2016-01-26

Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLC

Inventor： Michael Lawrence Gurreri ,  Robert Charles Flaig ,  Dwight A. Bretz ,  Eric Ryan Chappell

IPC: G02B6/38 ,  H01R33/94 ,  H01R13/52 ,  H01R13/625 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R24/20

Abstract: A connector body includes a connector body (111) having a main body (10) and two sub bodies (12) that project from a first side of the main body (10). A latching mechanism (14) at the first side of the main body is positioned between the sub bodies. Electrical conductors (18a, 18b) are positioned in the sub bodies and have interface ends at a forward face of the main body. First and second ferrules (16a, 16b) are mounted at the main body. The first and second ferrule are spring biased in a forward direction perpendicular to the forward face of the main body. The first and second ferrules have interface ends accessible at the forward face. Optical fibers (19a, 19b) are supported by the first and second ferrules (16a, 16b).

公开(公告)号：US10001605B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-19

申请号：US15403644

申请日：2017-01-11

Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLC ,  CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA

Inventor： Michael Gurreri ,  Robert Charles Flaig ,  Randall Bobby Paul ,  Danny Willy August Verheyden ,  David Donald Erdman ,  Dwight A. Bretz

IPC: G02B6/36 ,  G02B6/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/3893 ,  G02B6/3806 ,  G02B6/3809 ,  G02B6/3821 ,  G02B6/3825 ,  G02B6/3846 ,  G02B6/3865 ,  G02B6/3882

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an optical fiber alignment device that has an alignment housing that includes first and second ends. The alignment housing defines a fiber insertion axis that extends through the alignment housing between the first and second ends. The alignment housing includes a fiber alignment region at an intermediate location between the first and second ends. First and second fiber alignment rods are positioned within the alignment housing. The first and second fiber alignment rods cooperate to define a fiber alignment groove that extends along the fiber insertion axis. The first and second fiber alignment rods each having rounded ends positioned at the first and second ends of the alignment housing.

公开(公告)号：US09927580B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-27

申请号：US15115931

申请日：2015-02-09

Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLC

Inventor： Dwight A. Bretz ,  Robert Charles Flaig ,  Thomas P. Huegerich ,  Michael Lawrence Gurreri

IPC: G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/44

CPC classification number: G02B6/3817 ,  G02B6/3869 ,  G02B6/4416 ,  G02B6/4479 ,  G02B6/4495

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hardened power and optical connection system for use with hybrid cables. The hardened power and optical connection system includes electrical pin and socket contacts for providing power connections, and ferrules for providing optical connections. The hardened power and optical connection system has an integrated fiber alignment provided through a mating relationship between a plug and a socket.