US4828351A
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Powdered metal connector
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1988-05-06
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Granted: 1989-05-09
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Expires: 2008-05-06
Abstract
Abstract A powdered metal insert (2) is disclosed for use with a fiber optic cable (16) or a wire (60). The insert (2) is positioned in a connector with the cable positioned along the longitudinal axis of the insert. Termination of the insert to the cable occurs as a force is applied to the insert in a direction which is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the insert. This longitudinal force results in an evenly distributed transverse force being applied to the cable and the connector. This even distribution of forces along the cable can be easily and accurately controlled so that the powdered metal insert (2) can be used effectively to provide the mechanical connection required for the fiber optic cable (16) as well as to effectively provide the mechanical and electrical connection of the stranded wire.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest L. Beinhaur
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:43
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/10; G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/36; G02B6/38; G02B6/3807; G02B6/3887; G02B6/3888; G02B6/3889; G02B6/44; G02B6/4439; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/03; H01R43/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A terminating member comprising: a cable receiving portion having a first end and a second end, an opening provided in the cable receiving portion and extending from the first end toward the second end, the opening having opening sidewalls; a deformable insert having a first surface, a second surface, and a side surface extending therebetween, the insert positioned in the opening of the cable receiving portion, the insert having an aperture provided therein, the aperture being positioned along the longitudinal axis of the insert and receiving a fiber optic cable therein; whereby a force is applied to the first surface of the insert, in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the insert, causing the deformable insert to provide a uniformly distributed force on the sidewalls of the opening and on the cable provided in the aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A terminating member comprising: a cable receiving portion having a first end and a second end, an opening provided in the cable receiving portion and extending from the first end toward the second end, the opening having opening sidewalls; a deformable insert having a first surface, a second surface, and a side surface extending therebetween, the insert positioned in the opening of the cable receiving portion, the insert having an aperture provided therein, the aperture being positioned along the longitudinal axis of the insert and receiving a fiber optic cable therein; whereby a force is applied to the first surface of the insert, in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the insert, causing the deformable insert to provide a uniformly distributed force on the sidewalls of the opening and on the cable provided in the aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A terminating member as recited in claim 1 wherein the deformable insert is dimensioned such that the diameter of the insert is less than the diameter of the opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A terminating member is recited in claim 1 wherein the deformable insert is formed of powdered metal material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
A terminating member as recited in claim 3 wherein the transverse force applied to the fiber optic cable is of sufficient force for the powdered metal to cooperate with the fiber optic cable to effective a mechanical connection between the insert and the fiber optic cable, without causing deformation to the fiber optic cable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
A terminating member as recited in claim 3 wherein the cable receiving section has ribs which extend about the perimeter of the conductor receiving section, the ribs cooperate with the powdered metal to maintain the deformable insert in the opening of the cable receiving section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A terminating member as recited in claim 1 wherein a cover is provided in the opening, the cover cooperates with the sidewalls of the opening to maintain the deformable insert in the opening.
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