20240033879. FIXTURE AND METHOD FOR POLISHING FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR simplified abstract (Senko Advanced Components, Inc.)

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FIXTURE AND METHOD FOR POLISHING FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR

Organization Name

Senko Advanced Components, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Kim Man Wong of Kowloon (HK)

FIXTURE AND METHOD FOR POLISHING FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240033879 titled 'FIXTURE AND METHOD FOR POLISHING FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a method of polishing an optical fiber connector using a unitary connector housing that contains two ferrules. The ferrules have angle-polished end faces and are biased forward in the housing by springs. The housing has a two-ferrule opening at the front end, allowing the ferrules to protrude forwardly. The method involves rotating the first ferrule while the second ferrule remains in its original position.

  • The patent describes a method of polishing an optical fiber connector using a unitary connector housing.
  • The housing contains two ferrules with angle-polished end faces.
  • The ferrules are biased forward in the housing by springs.
  • The housing has a two-ferrule opening at the front end, allowing the ferrules to protrude forwardly.
  • The method involves rotating the first ferrule while the second ferrule remains stationary.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Optical fiber communication systems
  • Data centers
  • Telecommunications networks
  • Fiber optic sensors

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Ensures precise polishing of the optical fiber connector
  • Maintains the original rotational position of one ferrule while polishing the other
  • Provides a unitary housing for easy handling and assembly

Benefits of this technology:

  • Improved optical performance of the connector
  • Simplified polishing process
  • Enhanced durability and reliability of the connector
  • Cost-effective manufacturing and assembly process


Original Abstract Submitted

a method of polishing an optical fiber connector comprises providing a unitary connector housing defining an interior containing a first ferrule and a second ferrule, each ferrule having an angle-polished end face and being located in an original rotational position, the unitary connector housing comprising a perimeter wall extending 360� about the interior, first and second ferrule springs biasing the first and second ferrules forward in the interior of the unitary housing, the unitary connector housing having a contiguous two-ferrule opening through a front end of the unitary connector housing, each of the first and second ferrules extending through the contiguous two-ferrule opening such that the first and second ferrules protrude forwardly from the front end of the unitary connector housing; and using a tool to rotate the first ferrule in the housing about a longitudinal axis while the second ferrule remains in the original rotational position.

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