SELF-CLEANING FIBER OPTIC CONNECTION SYSTEM

摘要

A self-cleaning optical fiber connector system for ensuring dust or contaminants are cleared from an optical connection interface is disclosed. In one aspect, the optical fiber connector system includes a connector joining first and second connectors. The adapter has a main body defining a central opening within which the connectors are received. The connectors each include a fiber optic cable secured by a ferrule. In one aspect, the ferrule defines an airflow passageway that narrows between a second opening and a first opening proximate an end face of the cable optical core and cladding. The connectors are constructed such that, as each connector is being inserted into the connector, an air flow is generated through the ferrule airflow passageway, and optionally through an exhaust airflow passageway in the connector. The generated airflow clears debris from the exposed end faces. Electrostatic precipitation may also be used to aid in clearing dust and debris, alone or in combination with air flow effects.

主权项

1. An optical fiber connector system comprising:
a. an adapter having a main body defining a central opening; and b. a first connector including:
i. a fiber optic cable having a core and a cladding, the fiber optic cable having a first exposed end face;ii. a connector main body adapted to be removably received in the adapter main body central opening;iii. a ferrule having a main body secured to the fiber optic cable and being at least partially disposed within the connector main body, the ferrule defining an airflow passageway; c. the adapter and first connector being constructed such that, as the first connector is being inserted into the adapter main body, an air flow is generated from a recess within the connector main body and through the ferrule airflow passageway.