Patent ID: 8640329
Filing Date: 2014-02-04
Classification: G02B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A preparation tool for preparing a hybrid fiber/copper cable for termination to a telecommunications connector, the preparation tool comprising: a base defining a first end, a second end, a first major side and a second major side, the base including a first portion and a second portion that is pivotally movable with respect to the first portion, the second portion defining the second end of the base, the first portion defining a supplemental end surface facing in the same direction as the second end; a first cable insertion opening extending from the first end toward the second end, wherein a first slot in the first major side is in communication with the first cable insertion opening for receipt of a jacket cutting tool; a second cable insertion opening extending from the first end toward the second end, wherein a second slot in the first major side is in communication with the second cable insertion opening for receipt of a cable marking tool; a third cable insertion opening extending from the first end toward the second end, wherein a stop surface is formed in the third cable insertion opening; a recess formed in the first major side and in the second end, the recess defining a platform; a cable channel extending from the third cable insertion opening across the platform to the second end of the base; two alignment pins projecting from the platform, the alignment pins located on opposite sides of the cable channel, the alignment pins located on the first portion of the base; and a cutout aligned with the cable channel, the cutout extending from the platform to the second major side and extending from the supplemental end surface into the first portion of the base.