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Fiber optic connector
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1991-04-29
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Granted: 1992-05-26
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Expires: 2011-04-29
Abstract
Abstract The present invention comprises a connector adapted to receive fiber cables. The connector comprises a housing including a first opening and a second opening which includes a first beveled portion. The connector further comprises a means for holding and aligning a cable and being adapted to slidably fit into the first opening, a wedge means adapted to slidably fit into the second opening, and means for fastening the wedge means to the housing. A means for preventing free rotation of the wedge means in absence of the holding and aligning means is also included. The second opening is machined such that the wedge means is forced against the holding and aligning means as the wedge means is moved into the second opening.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph C. Young
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:51
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/36; G02B6/38; G02B6/3807; G02B6/3873; G02B6/3874; G02B6/3878; G02B6/3887; G02B6/3888
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A connector comprising: a housing including first and second openings, said second openings including a first beveled portion; means for holding and aligning a cable and being adapted to slidably fit into said first opening; a plurality of wedge means adapted to slidably fit into said second openings; and means for fastening said wedge means to said housing; and means for preventing free rotation of said wedge means during insertion and removal of said holding and aligning means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A connector comprising: a housing including first and second openings, said second openings including a first beveled portion; means for holding and aligning a cable and being adapted to slidably fit into said first opening; a plurality of wedge means adapted to slidably fit into said second openings; and means for fastening said wedge means to said housing; and means for preventing free rotation of said wedge means during insertion and removal of said holding and aligning means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
87 words
A connector comprising: a housing including first and second openings said second openings, including a first beveled portion; means for holding and aligning a cable and being adapted to slidably fit into said first opening; a plurality of wedge means adapted to slidably fit into said second openings; and means for fastening said wedge means to said housing; and said wedge means includes a contoured surface adapted to fit said holding and aligning means and a second beveled portion adapted to mate with said first beveled portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
87 words
A connector comprising: a housing including first and second openings said second openings, including a first beveled portion; means for holding and aligning a cable and being adapted to slidably fit into said first opening; a plurality of wedge means adapted to slidably fit into said second openings; and means for fastening said wedge means to said housing; and said wedge means includes a contoured surface adapted to fit said holding and aligning means and a second beveled portion adapted to mate with said first beveled portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
87 words
A connector comprising: a housing including first and second openings said second openings, including a first beveled portion; means for holding and aligning a cable and being adapted to slidably fit into said first opening; a plurality of wedge means adapted to slidably fit into said second openings; and means for fastening said wedge means to said housing; and said second openings are machined such that said wedge means is forced against said holding and alignment means as said wedge means is moved into said second openings.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
87 words
A connector comprising: a housing including first and second openings said second openings, including a first beveled portion; means for holding and aligning a cable and being adapted to slidably fit into said first opening; a plurality of wedge means adapted to slidably fit into said second openings; and means for fastening said wedge means to said housing; and said second openings are machined such that said wedge means is forced against said holding and alignment means as said wedge means is moved into said second openings.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
122 words
A connector comprising: a housing including a first and second opening, said first opening including a hole at its interior end, said second opening including a first beveled portion and hole at its interior end; means for holding and aligning a cable and being adapted to slidably fit into said first opening; and a wedge means adapted to slidably fit into said second opening, said wedge means including a contoured surface adapted to conform to said holding and aligning means and a second beveled portion adapted to mate with said first beveled portion wherein said second opening is machined such that said wedge means is forced against said holding and aligning means as said wedge means is moved into said second opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
122 words
A connector comprising: a housing including a first and second opening, said first opening including a hole at its interior end, said second opening including a first beveled portion and hole at its interior end; means for holding and aligning a cable and being adapted to slidably fit into said first opening; and a wedge means adapted to slidably fit into said second opening, said wedge means including a contoured surface adapted to conform to said holding and aligning means and a second beveled portion adapted to mate with said first beveled portion wherein said second opening is machined such that said wedge means is forced against said holding and aligning means as said wedge means is moved into said second opening.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A connector according to claim 4 further comprising: a screw for fastening said wedge means 30 to said housing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
A connector according to claim 5 further comprising: a spring for preventing free rotation of said wedge means during insertion and removal of said holding and aligning means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
156 words
A connector comprising: a housing including a first and second openings, said first opening including a hole at its interior end, said second opening including a first beveled portion and hole at its interior end; means 20 for holding and aligning a cable and being adapted to slidably fit into said first opening; a wedge means adapted to slidably fit into said second opening, said wedge means including a contoured surface adapted to fit said holding and alignment means and a second beveled portion adapted to mate with said first beveled portion wherein said second opening is machined such that said wedge means is forced against said holding and aligning means as said wedge means is moved into said second opening; a cap screw for fastening said wedge means to said housing; and said second opening including means adapted to prevent said wedge means from rotating during insertion and removal of said holding and aligning means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
156 words
A connector comprising: a housing including a first and second openings, said first opening including a hole at its interior end, said second opening including a first beveled portion and hole at its interior end; means 20 for holding and aligning a cable and being adapted to slidably fit into said first opening; a wedge means adapted to slidably fit into said second opening, said wedge means including a contoured surface adapted to fit said holding and alignment means and a second beveled portion adapted to mate with said first beveled portion wherein said second opening is machined such that said wedge means is forced against said holding and aligning means as said wedge means is moved into said second opening; a cap screw for fastening said wedge means to said housing; and said second opening including means adapted to prevent said wedge means from rotating during insertion and removal of said holding and aligning means.
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