FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR WITH STRAIN RELIEF ASSEMBLY

A fiber optic connector includes a ferrule, a ferrule holder from which the ferrule extends, a housing in which the ferrule holder is received, and a connector body coupled to the housing. The connector body is configured to retain the ferrule holder within the housing. The fiber optic connector fur...

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Main Author THEUERKORN, Thomas
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
German
Published 09.09.2020
Subjects
OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS, OR APPARATUS
OPTICS
PHYSICS
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Summary:A fiber optic connector includes a ferrule, a ferrule holder from which the ferrule extends, a housing in which the ferrule holder is received, and a connector body coupled to the housing. The connector body is configured to retain the ferrule holder within the housing. The fiber optic connector further includes a strain relief assembly comprising a support coupled to a rear portion of the connector body and a boot received over support. The support includes a first portion defining a front end of the support and a second portion defining a back end of the support, with the second portion having a stiffness less than the first portion. Additionally, the support and boot are formed from respective first and second materials, with the second material being less rigid than the first material.
Bibliography:Application Number: EP20160701397