Hermaphroditic fiber optic connector

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G - Physics

02

B

88/97.3

G02B 6/38 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 1120297

ABSTRACT The present invention relates to fiber optic connectors and, more particularly, to hermaphroditic fiber optic connectors for use in an assembly for aligning mating ends of optical fibers in a pair of fiber optic cables. Although the advantages of a hermaphroditic fiber optic connector have bean appreciated, the need has remained for a practical embodiment adapted for use in an assembly including a second identical embodiment. Prior art connectors have failed to disclose or suggest a hermaphroditic connector of the type contemplated. The connector of the present invention includes a terminating member having a passage therein dimensioned for receiving one of the optical fibers. An adapter associated with a mating end of the terminating member and com- municating with the passage is provided wherein the adapter has a hermaphroditic face exposed at the mating end of the terminating member. The connector also includes means associated with the adapter for securing the one optical fiber in a preselected position relative to the mating end of the terminating member . In a more specific sense, the connector is adapted for use in an assembly including a second identical connector for aligning mating ends of optical fibers in a pair of fiber optic cables in which the various elements may be formed in a manner making them inter- changeable with other like elements in order to form a modular hermaphroditic connector.

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