公开(公告)号：US20160306123A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-20

申请号：US15031405

申请日：2014-10-22

Applicant: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY SPAIN, S.L.

Inventor： Jorge GATNAU NAVARRO ,  Maria MAQUEDA GONZALEZ ,  Montserrat BLANCH MORELLA ,  Rafael MATEO FERRUS ,  Jaime PELAI TORIJA

IPC: G02B6/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/3866 ,  G02B6/3825 ,  G02B6/3845 ,  G02B6/3847 ,  G02B6/3867 ,  G02B6/3874

Abstract: A self-cleaning optical fiber connector system for ensuring dust or contaminants are cleared from an optical connection interface is disclosed. In one aspect, the optical fiber connector system includes a connector joining first and second connectors. The adapter has a main body defining a central opening within which the connectors are received. The connectors each include a fiber optic cable secured by a ferrule. In one aspect, the ferrule defines an airflow passageway that narrows between a second opening and a first opening proximate an end face of the cable optical core and cladding. The connectors are constructed such that, as each connector is being inserted into the connector, an air flow is generated through the ferrule airflow passageway, and optionally through an exhaust airflow passageway in the connector. The generated airflow clears debris from the exposed end faces. Electrostatic precipitation may also be used to aid in clearing dust and debris, alone or in combination with air flow effects.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于确保灰尘或污染物从光学连接接口中清除的自清洁光纤连接器系统。 一方面，光纤连接器系统包括连接第一和第二连接器的连接器。 适配器具有限定中心开口的主体，连接器在该中心开口中被接收。 连接器各自包括由套圈固定的光纤电缆。 在一个方面，套圈限定了气流通道，其在第二开口和靠近电缆光纤芯和包层的端面的第一开口之间变窄。 连接器被构造成使得当每个连接器插入到连接器中时，通过套圈气流通道产生空气流，并且可选地通过连接器中的排气气流通道产生空气流。 产生的气流从暴露的端面清除碎屑。 也可以使用静电沉淀来帮助清除灰尘和碎屑，单独或与气流效应相结合。

公开(公告)号：US20180259719A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-13

申请号：US15909571

申请日：2018-03-01

Applicant: CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L

Inventor： Jorge GATNAU NAVARRO ,  Maria MAQUEDA GONZALEZ ,  Montserrat BLANCH MORELLA ,  Rafael MATEO FERRUS ,  Jaime PELAI TORIJA

IPC: G02B6/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/3866 ,  G02B6/3825 ,  G02B6/3845 ,  G02B6/3847 ,  G02B6/3867 ,  G02B6/3874

Abstract: A self-cleaning optical fiber connector system for ensuring dust or contaminants are cleared from an optical connection interface is disclosed. In one aspect, the optical fiber connector system includes a connector joining first and second connectors. The adapter has a main body defining a central opening within which the connectors are received. The connectors each include a fiber optic cable secured by a ferrule. In one aspect, the ferrule defines an airflow passageway that narrows between a second opening and a first opening proximate an end face of the cable optical core and cladding. The connectors are constructed such that, as each connector is being inserted into the connector, an air flow is generated through the ferrule airflow passageway, and optionally through an exhaust airflow passageway in the connector. The generated airflow clears debris from the exposed end faces. Electrostatic precipitation may also be used to aid in clearing dust and debris, alone or in combination with air flow effects.