Optic fiber connector with spring in a self-contained cartridge

An optic fiber connector includes a self-contained optical fiber cartridge, that can be easily inserted into a passageway of a connector housing, and easily removed and replaced, without exposing the coil spring that urges the terminus forwardly. The cartridge includes a frame that completely encirc...

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Main Authors Bates, III, Charles Linsday, Novacoski, James Edward
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 26.04.2005
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Summary:An optic fiber connector includes a self-contained optical fiber cartridge, that can be easily inserted into a passageway of a connector housing, and easily removed and replaced, without exposing the coil spring that urges the terminus forwardly. The cartridge includes a frame that completely encircles the spring in all terminus positions and that also surrounds much of the terminus.