| 摘要 |
<p>The proximal connector (22) includes a stainless steel cone-shaped ferrule (30) enclosing a proximal end (33) of the optic fiber element. The ferrule (30) is inserted within a matching aperture (24) of a receiving block (26) which is also made of stainless steel. The matching shapes of the ferrule (30) and the aperture (24) of the receiving block (26) ensure effective heat transference from the ferrule (30) into the receiving block (26). Both ferrule (30) and the aperture (24) are axially symmetric such that any rotation of the proximal connector (22) while inserted into the receiving block (26) does not change the location of the entrance aperture of the optic fiber element (14). The proximal connector (22) also includes a case having an indented ring (36). A ball plunger (42) biasing mechanism is mounted within the aperture (24) of the receiving block (26) and is positioned for engaging with the indented ring (26) only while the proximal connector (22) is fully and securely inserted within the aperture (24). The plunger (42) prevents accidental removal of the proximal connector (22) while also providing a biasing force for ensuring solid contact between the cone-shaped ferrule (30) and the corresponding portions of the receiving block (26) to further facilitate the heat conduction.</p> |
