Patent ID: 8496384
Filing Date: 2013-07-30
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A reversible fiber optic connector for applying strain relief to a field fiber terminated within comprising: a ferrule holder having an alignment key extending radially outward at a first end, the ferrule holder further having an integral lever arm with a surface raised above a remainder of a surface of the ferrule holder; a cam configured to at least partially enclose the ferrule holder, the cam having an inner surface configured to provide a compressive force on the integral lever arm when the cam is rotated relative to the ferrule holder such that a compressive force is applied to the field fiber, the cam also having a cutout at a first end, the cutout configured to define an allowable degree of rotation of the cam relative to the ferrule holder via an interaction between the cutout of the cam and the alignment key of the ferrule holder.