Patent ID: 6139195
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: B22F,G02B,Y02P

Abstract:
An optical fiber connector comprisinga backbone having a bore extending from a first end toward a second end,a collapsible crimp ring placed about the first end of the backbone, andinsert means having a tubular portion with an end portion on one end of said tubular portion, the end portion having a terminal end away from said tubular portion and having an increased outer diameter with grooves spaced about the outer diameter of said end portion and extending from the terminal end toward the tubular portion, said insert means affording strain relief when inserted within the bore from the first end of the backbone and deformed by said crimp ring about a buffered optical fiber inserted in the insert me, said insert means affording movement of said fiber therein toward the backbone upon crimping the crimp ring.