Foxconn International, Inc.

Ui-Chin Chien

Peter C Chang

Hsin I Lin

I-Li Chien

An optical fiber cable connector assembly includes a first tubular housing (1) and a second tubular housing (2) connected to each other by complementary threads (12) and (211). An alignment ferrule (3) positioned within the inner hollow portions of the first housing (1) and the second housing (2) is provided for enclosing and fastening an optical fiber cable (9) therein, and is associated with a coil spring (4) to provide a resilient bumper effect. The rear portion of the alignment ferrule (3) is dimensioned to extend out of the rear end of the second housing (2) a predetermined distance. A coupling nut (5) is slidable axially around the first housing (1) and the second housing (2) for coupling to a corresponding connector. An extension ferrule (6) abutting against the rear end of the second housing (2), is surrounded by the cable jacket (94) and the strength members (93) separated from the optical fiber cable (9) wherein the strength members (93 ) further extend over the rear portion of the second housing (2), and a crimping ferrule (7) presses the strength members (93) and the jacket (94) onto the rear portion of the second housing (2) and onto the extension ferrule (6). A boot (8) surrounds the crimping ferrule (7) and covers a portion of the optical fiber cable close to the crimping ferrule (7).

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