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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 07, 2002
Filed:
Dec. 23, 1999
Serge Dubois, Roybon, FR;
Emmanuel Grassin d'Alphonse, Lyons, FR;
Radiall, Rosny-sous-Bois, FR;
Abstract
The invention relates to a connector element for optical fiber, said connector element comprising: a ferrule ( ) serving to hold a stripped end portion of an optical fiber; a ferrule support ( ) having a front end suitable for supporting the ferrule, a rear end ( ), and a channel extending from the rear end ( ) to the front end and via which the non-stripped portion of the optical fiber can pass through said support ( ) so that the stripped end portion of the fiber can be engaged in the ferrule ( ); and a body ( ) inside which the ferrule ( ) and its support ( ) are received, said body having a front end for connecting the connector element to another connector element, and a rear end ( ) extending beyond the rear end ( ) of the ferrule support, when the connector is in the assembled state. In its rear portion, the body ( ) is provided with a cylindrical portion ( ) around which a crimp sleeve engages, and with a notch ( ) extending from the rear end ( ) of the body so as to provide unobstructed radial access to the ferrule support ( ).