OPTICAL CONNECTOR

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OPTICAL CONNECTOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240280763 titled 'OPTICAL CONNECTOR

Simplified Explanation: The optical connector described in the patent application consists of an optical fiber, a ferrule assembly, and a housing with a positioning part that defines the accommodation position of the ferrule assembly. The ferrule assembly includes a ferrule, a sleeve, and a flange, with the flange positioned between the positioning part and a projection on the sleeve.

The optical connector includes an optical fiber, a ferrule assembly, and a housing.
The housing has a positioning part that defines the accommodation position of the ferrule assembly.
The positioning part of the housing has an inclined surface for contact with a part of the ferrule assembly.
The ferrule assembly consists of a ferrule, a sleeve with a projection, and a flange.
The flange is positioned between the positioning part and the projection of the sleeve, with a front surface contacting the inclined surface of the positioning part.

Potential Applications: This technology can be used in telecommunications, data centers, fiber optic networks, and other industries that require high-speed and reliable optical connections.

Problems Solved: This technology solves the problem of accurately positioning and securing optical fibers within a connector, ensuring optimal performance and minimal signal loss.

Benefits: The benefits of this technology include improved signal transmission, reduced signal loss, enhanced reliability, and ease of installation and maintenance.

Commercial Applications: This optical connector technology can be utilized in telecommunications equipment, networking devices, medical devices, and industrial machinery to improve data transmission and communication efficiency.

Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include existing optical connector designs, fiber optic connection methods, and precision engineering techniques used in the telecommunications industry.

Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be conducting studies on improving the materials used in optical connectors, enhancing the precision of fiber alignment, and developing automated assembly processes for optical components.

Questions about Optical Connectors: 1. What are the key components of an optical connector and how do they work together? 2. How does the design of this optical connector improve signal transmission compared to traditional connectors?

Original Abstract Submitted

an optical connector in one embodiment includes an optical fiber, a ferrule assembly, and a housing. the housing has a positioning part defining an accommodation position of the ferrule assembly. the positioning part has an inclined surface with which a part of the ferrule assembly is to contact and the ferrule assembly includes a ferrule, a sleeve, and a flange. the sleeve includes a projection and the flange is disposed between the positioning part and the projection of the sleeve, and has a flange front surface including an edge contacting the inclined surface of the positioning part and a flange rear surface contacting or being close to the projection of the sleeve.