Patent ID: 7090406
Filing Date: 2006-08-15
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A preconnectorized outdoor cable comprising: a cable, the cable having at least one optical waveguide and at least one tensile element, and a cable jacket, wherein the cable jacket generally surrounds the at least one optical waveguide and the at least one tensile element; and at least one plug connector, the at least one plug connector being attached to a first end of the cable, thereby connectorizing at least one optical waveguide, the at least one plug connector comprising: a crimp assembly, wherein the crimp assembly includes a crimp housing and a crimp band, wherein the crimp housing comprises two half-shells being held together by the crimp band, the two half-shells having a longitudinal passageway for passing the at least one optical fiber therethrough, at least one cable clamping portion, and a connector assembly clamping portion, wherein the at least one cable clamping portion secures the at least one tensile element; and a connector assembly, the connector assembly includes a connector body and a ferrule, wherein a portion of the connector assembly is secured in the connector assembly clamping portion of the two half-shells of the crimp housing.