Re-terminable LC connector assembly and cam termination tool

摘要

An improved, reversibly terminable fiber stub connector assembly is provided that can be readily and positively terminated in the field using simple termination tools. This allows repositioning or replacement of fiber optic cable field fibers if termination is not acceptable in performance. The tool may be a hand-held tool, or used in conjunction with a connector support structure to provide simplified and expeditious field termination of fiber optic cables. The cam tool can include a throughbore that enables connection of a patchcord to the stub fiber of the connector during or shortly after termination without removal of the termination tool. Accordingly, field testing of the connection can be made at the site of termination.

主权项

1. A fiber optic stub fiber connector for reversibly and nondestructively terminating an inserted field fiber comprising:
a housing with a bore located at a front of the housing; a ferrule including a stub fiber disposed within; a ferrule holder retaining the ferrule, the ferrule holder having a keyed structure located at a front of the ferrule holder such that the keyed structure of the ferrule holder can be accessed via the bore; and a reversible actuator configured to provide termination of the field fiber to the stub fiber and to provide strain relief to the field fiber when the housing is rotated in a first direction relative to the ferrule holder, the reversible actuator also configured to nondestructively reverse the termination and the strain relief when the housing is rotated in a second direction relative to the ferrule holder, wherein the first direction is substantially opposite the second direction.