Patent ID: 6773167
Filing Date: 2004-08-10
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A mechanical splice connector for a fiber optical cable comprising:a linear sliding locking mechanism; an inner housing having a first end and a second end, said first end adapted to receive said linear sliding locking mechanism; and a ferrule having a first end and a second end, said first end adapted to receive said linear sliding locking mechanism; and a ferrule having a first side and a second side, said first side of said ferrule mounted to said second end of said inner housing, said ferrule including a fiber stub extending from said second side; wherein said linear sliding locking mechanism includes: a base having a passageway; a plurality of fingers having a first end and a second end, said plurality of fingers surrounding said passageway and extending from said base at said second end, said first end of plurality of fingers extending from said first end towards said second end; a sliding activation piece positioned in said inner housing and surrounding said plurality of fingers; and wherein as said sliding activation piece is moved from said second end towards said first end, said plurality of fingers are biased together; wherein said sliding activation piece includes an arm having an activation slide tab, said arm is slidingly received by said inner housing, said activation slide tab extending outside of said inner housing.