Optic fiber terminus indexer

摘要

Each optical fiber terminus ( 20 ) of a connector has an indexing device ( 32 ) that indicates and fixes the rotational position of the terminus in its housing passage ( 14 ), the indexing device being in the form of a sleeve that is easily applied when an optimum position is determined. The indexing sleeve is fixed directly to the stripped optic fiber cable ( 30 ) at a location immediately rearward of the terminus body ( 24 ), so a rear end of the indexing sleeve lies at the rear end of the housing. The indexing sleeve rear end has a radial projection ( 82 ) that projects into a slot ( 84 ) formed in the rear surface ( 86 ) of the connector.