Fiber optic cable external shield connector

摘要

A fiber optic external shield connector for grounding a fiber optic cable. The external shield connector is irreversibly mounted to the fiber optic cable using traditional tools. Prongs on the inside of the shield connector puncture the outer non-conductive sheath of the fiber optic cable. The external shield connector is compatible with fiber optics cables having different diameters. The prongs are arranged to complement the geometry of the fiber optic cables for the specific application. The prongs contact an inner conductive sheath of the cable and connect the conductive sheath electrically to an outside ground. This engagement does not expose the internal portions of the fiber optic cable to outside elements such as moisture.

主权项

1. An optical wire grounding assembly, comprising:
a cable clamp defining a longitudinal groove for a cable and two laterally spaced tabs, said tabs having opposite longitudinally spaced edges and having teeth disposed on said edges; a grounding base having a first surface, a cradle extending from said first surface to a second surface, two laterally spaced slots extending from said first surface to said second surface to accommodate said tabs, a retention clip at a longitudinal end of each slot, and a grounding slot extending in a longitudinal direction from said cradle to an outer longitudinal end of said grounding base between said first and second surfaces; an electrically conductive assembly mounted in said cradle comprising prongs extending away from said first surface toward said second surface and a stud assembly conductively communicating with said prongs and extending through said grounding slot to an external ground; and an optical cable having a corrugated conductive shield surrounded by an outer non-conductive sheath; wherein said cable clamp and said grounding base are fixed to each other on said optical wire by said teeth irreversibly engaging said retaining clips, and said prongs puncture said outer non-conductive sheath and contact said corrugated conductive shield.