摘要 |
A linear sliding locking mechanism includes: a base having a passageway (52); a plurality of fingers (54) having a first (56) end and a second (58) end, the plurality of fingers (54) surrounding the passageway (52) and extending from the base at the second (58) end; a sliding activation piece surrounding the plurality of fingers (54); and wherein as the sliding activation piece is moved from the second (58) end towards the first (56) end, the plurality of fingers are biased together. In another exemplary embodiment, a mechanical splice connector (10) for a fiber optical cable includes: a linear sliding locking mechanism; an inner housing (98) having a first(104) end and a second (106) end, the first (104) end adapted to receive the linear sliding locking mechanism; a capillary (102) supported by the inner housing (98) ; and a ferrule sliding locking mechanism; a capillary supported by the inner housing; and a ferrule having a first side and a second side, the first side of the ferrule mounted to the second end of the inner housing (94), the ferrule including a fiber stub extending from the second side, the fiber stub extends within the capillary(102). |