Patent ID: 6644865
Filing Date: 2003-11-11
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A fiber optic terminal for holding and protecting a first and second optical fibers entering into a housing of an optical equipment, comprising:a fixed section forming a first portion and a second portion, the first portion having a cavity defined therethrough, the second portion having outside dimensions for tightly fitting within an opening defined through a side of the housing; a first relief portion connected to the second portion of the fixed section; and a second relief portion connected to the second portion of the fixed section; wherein said first relief portion and said second relief portion are integrally molded with the fixed section, and a first passageway is defined through the first relief portion and the second portion of the fixed section and a second passageway is defined through the second relief portion and the second portion of the fixed section, and the first and second passageways are both in communication with the cavity of the first portion of the fixed section, and the first and second passageways, with the cavity, are adapted to accommodate the first and second optical fibers, respectively; wherein the fixed section comprises a beveled lead surface at an entrance to the cavity; wherein the first portion has substantially a same size as a receiving cavity in the housing; wherein the second portion includes a U-shape surface; wherein the housing further comprises a U-shape opening for mating with the U-shape surface of the second portion.