Patent ID: 7942590
Filing Date: 2011-05-17
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A fiber optic connector and cable assembly comprising: a fiber optic cable including an optical fiber, a jacket surrounding the optical fiber, and at least one strength member for providing the fiber optic cable with axial reinforcement; a connector housing including a first end positioned opposite from a second end, the first end defining a plug portion adapted for insertion in a fiber optic adapter and the second end receiving the at least one strength member and the optical fiber of the fiber optic cable, and the connector housing including a ferrule stop; a ferrule positioned at the first end of the connector housing, the ferrule receiving an end portion of the optical fiber, the ferrule defining an axis that extends through the connector housing from the first end to the second end of the connector housing; a spring for biasing the ferrule in a direction that extends outwardly from the first end of the connector housing along the axis of the ferrule, the ferrule stop of the connector housing limiting movement of the ferrule in the direction that extends outwardly; and an insert that mounts within the connector housing, the insert including a first portion that forms a spring stop for retaining the spring within the plug portion of the connector housing, the insert also including a cable retention portion to which the at least one strength member of the fiber optic cable is secured; wherein the connector housing includes a one-piece main body defining the plug portion of the connector housing, wherein the one-piece main body also includes a proximal extension that projects outwardly from the plug portion, wherein the connector housing includes a cover piece that mounts to the proximal extension, wherein the cable retention portion of the insert is positioned between the proximal extension of the one-piece main body and the cover piece, wherein a first portion of the strength member is clamped between the cable retention portion of the insert and the cover piece, and wherein a second portion of the strength member is clamped between the cover piece and the proximal extension of the one-piece main body.