公开(公告)号：US07532799B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-12

申请号：US11787217

申请日：2007-04-12

Applicant: Erik Gronvall ,  Paul Suek ,  Andy Schmidt ,  Yu Lu ,  Scott Carlson

Inventor： Erik Gronvall ,  Paul Suek ,  Andy Schmidt ,  Yu Lu ,  Scott Carlson

IPC: G02B6/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/4475

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic telecommunications cable assembly including a main fiber optic cable and a tether cable that branches from the main fiber optic cable at a breakout location. The fiber optic telecommunications cable assembly also includes a breakout block mounted to the main fiber optic cable at the breakout location, and an over-mold that covers the breakout block and at least a portion of the main fiber optic cable. The breakout block defines a straight-through channel in which the main fiber optic cable is received and a breakout channel that branches out from the straight-through channel. The breakout block includes seams with overlap configurations that prevent the over-mold from entering the breakout block through the seams. The breakout block also includes barrier dams for preventing bonding material from entering the breakout channel.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种光纤通信电缆组件，其包括主光纤电缆和从主光缆在分路位置分支的系绳电缆。 光纤通信电缆组件还包括在突出位置处安装到主光纤电缆的突出块，以及覆盖突出块和主光纤电缆的至少一部分的外模。 突破块定义了其中接收主光纤电缆的直通通道和从直通通道分支的突围通道。 突破块包括具有重叠构造的接缝，其防止过模具通过接缝进入突出块。 突破块还包括用于防止接合材料进入突破通道的阻挡坝。

公开(公告)号：US20080253729A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-16

申请号：US11787218

申请日：2007-04-12

Applicant: Erik Gronvall ,  Paul Suek ,  Andy Schmidt ,  Yu Lu ,  Scott Carlson

Inventor： Erik Gronvall ,  Paul Suek ,  Andy Schmidt ,  Yu Lu ,  Scott Carlson

IPC: G02B6/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/4472

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic telecommunications cable assembly including a main fiber optic cable and a tether cable that branches from the main fiber optic cable at a breakout location. The breakout location includes a breakout block mounted to the main fiber optic cable, a tether retention block mounted to the main fiber optic cable, and a sleeve positioned outside the main fiber optic cable that extends from the breakout block to the tether retention block. An optical fiber structure extends from the main fiber optic cable, through the breakout block, through the sleeve and through the tether retention block to the tether cable. The fiber optic telecommunications cable assembly also includes a tensile reinforcing structure that extends from the breakout block to the retention block for preventing a spacing between the breakout block and the retention block from exceeding a predetermined amount. The tensile reinforcing structure is positioned outside the main fiber optic cable and has portions anchored to the breakout block and the retention block. The fiber optic telecommunications cable assembly further includes an over-mold that covers the breakout block, the sleeve, the retention block, the tensile reinforcing structure and at least a portion of the main fiber optic cable.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种光纤通信电缆组件，其包括主光纤电缆和从主光缆在分路位置分支的系绳电缆。 突出位置包括安装到主光纤电缆的突破块，安装到主光纤电缆的系绳固定块，以及定位在主光纤电缆外侧的套筒，其从突出块延伸到系链固定块。 光纤结构从主光缆延伸通过突出块，穿过套筒并通过系绳保持块延伸到系绳电缆。 光纤通信电缆组件还包括从突破块延伸到保持块的拉伸加强结构，用于防止突出块和保持块之间的间隔超过预定量。 拉伸加强结构位于主光缆的外部，并且具有锚固到突出块和保持块的部分。 光纤通信电缆组件还包括覆盖突出块，套筒，保持块，拉伸增强结构和主光纤电缆的至少一部分的超模。

公开(公告)号：US20120148203A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-14

申请号：US13229063

申请日：2011-09-09

Applicant: Yu Lu ,  Scott Carlson ,  Andy Schmidt

Inventor： Yu Lu ,  Scott Carlson ,  Andy Schmidt

IPC: G02B6/255

CPC classification number: G02B6/3846 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/3887 ,  G02B6/3898

Abstract: A method of terminating a fiber optic cable includes removing a portion of an outer jacket from an end of a fiber optic cable to expose an end portion of an optical fiber so that an end of the optical fiber extends a first axial length from the outer jacket. A portion of the fiber optic cable is coiled about a spool so that the end of the optical fiber extends a second axial length from the outer jacket. The second axial length is greater than the first axial length. A second optical fiber is spliced to the optical fiber of the fiber optic cable. The portion of the fiber optic cable is uncoiled so that the optical fiber retracts into the outer jacket of the fiber optic cable.

Abstract translation: 端接光纤电缆的方法包括从光纤电缆的端部移除外护套的一部分以露出光纤的端部，使得光纤的端部从外护套延伸出第一轴向长度 。 光纤电缆的一部分围绕卷轴卷绕，使得光纤的端部从外护套延伸第二轴向长度。 第二轴向长度大于第一轴向长度。 第二光纤被接合到光纤电缆的光纤。 光纤电缆的一部分展开，使得光纤缩回到光缆的外护套中。

公开(公告)号：US07609925B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-27

申请号：US11787218

申请日：2007-04-12

Applicant: Erik Gronvall ,  Paul Suek ,  Andy Schmidt ,  Yu Lu ,  Scott Carlson

Inventor： Erik Gronvall ,  Paul Suek ,  Andy Schmidt ,  Yu Lu ,  Scott Carlson

IPC: G02B6/255

CPC classification number: G02B6/4472

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic telecommunications cable assembly including a main fiber optic cable and a tether cable that branches from the main fiber optic cable at a breakout location. The breakout location includes a breakout block mounted to the main fiber optic cable, a tether retention block mounted to the main fiber optic cable, and a sleeve positioned outside the main fiber optic cable that extends from the breakout block to the tether retention block. An optical fiber structure extends from the main fiber optic cable, through the breakout block, through the sleeve and through the tether retention block to the tether cable. The fiber optic telecommunications cable assembly also includes a tensile reinforcing structure that extends from the breakout block to the retention block for preventing a spacing between the breakout block and the retention block from exceeding a predetermined amount. The tensile reinforcing structure is positioned outside the main fiber optic cable and has portions anchored to the breakout block and the retention block. The fiber optic telecommunications cable assembly further includes an over-mold that covers the breakout block, the sleeve, the retention block, the tensile reinforcing structure and at least a portion of the main fiber optic cable.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种光纤通信电缆组件，其包括主光纤电缆和从主光缆在分路位置分支的系绳电缆。 突出位置包括安装到主光纤电缆的突破块，安装到主光纤电缆的系绳固定块，以及定位在主光纤电缆外侧的套筒，其从突出块延伸到系链固定块。 光纤结构从主光缆延伸通过突出块，穿过套筒并通过系绳保持块延伸到系绳电缆。 光纤通信电缆组件还包括从突破块延伸到保持块的拉伸加强结构，用于防止突出块和保持块之间的间隔超过预定量。 拉伸加强结构位于主光缆的外部，并且具有锚固到突出块和保持块的部分。 光纤通信电缆组件还包括覆盖突出块，套筒，保持块，拉伸增强结构和主光纤电缆的至少一部分的超模。

公开(公告)号：US08870473B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-28

申请号：US13229063

申请日：2011-09-09

Applicant: Yu Lu ,  Scott Carlson ,  Andy Schmidt

Inventor： Yu Lu ,  Scott Carlson ,  Andy Schmidt

IPC: G02B6/255 ,  G02B6/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/3846 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/3887 ,  G02B6/3898

Abstract: A method of terminating a fiber optic cable includes removing a portion of an outer jacket from an end of a fiber optic cable to expose an end portion of an optical fiber so that an end of the optical fiber extends a first axial length from the outer jacket. A portion of the fiber optic cable is coiled about a spool so that the end of the optical fiber extends a second axial length from the outer jacket. The second axial length is greater than the first axial length. A second optical fiber is spliced to the optical fiber of the fiber optic cable. The portion of the fiber optic cable is uncoiled so that the optical fiber retracts into the outer jacket of the fiber optic cable.

Abstract translation: 端接光纤电缆的方法包括从光纤电缆的端部移除外护套的一部分以露出光纤的端部，使得光纤的端部从外护套延伸出第一轴向长度 。 光纤电缆的一部分围绕卷轴卷绕，使得光纤的端部从外护套延伸第二轴向长度。 第二轴向长度大于第一轴向长度。 第二光纤被接合到光纤电缆的光纤。 光纤电缆的一部分展开，使得光纤缩回到光缆的外护套中。

公开(公告)号：US20080253722A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-16

申请号：US11787217

申请日：2007-04-12

Applicant: Erik Gronvall ,  Paul Suek ,  Andy Schmidt ,  Yu Lu ,  Scott Carlson

Inventor： Erik Gronvall ,  Paul Suek ,  Andy Schmidt ,  Yu Lu ,  Scott Carlson

IPC: G02B6/44

CPC classification number: G02B6/4475

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic telecommunications cable assembly including a main fiber optic cable and a tether cable that branches from the main fiber optic cable at a breakout location. The fiber optic telecommunications cable assembly also includes a breakout block mounted to the main fiber optic cable at the breakout location, and an over-mold that covers the breakout block and at least a portion of the main fiber optic cable. The breakout block defines a straight-through channel in which the main fiber optic cable is received and a breakout channel that branches out from the straight-through channel. The breakout block includes seams with overlap configurations that prevent the over-mold from entering the breakout block through the seams. The breakout block also includes barrier dams for preventing bonding material from entering the breakout channel.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种光纤通信电缆组件，其包括主光纤电缆和从主光缆在分路位置分支的系绳电缆。 光纤通信电缆组件还包括在突出位置处安装到主光纤电缆的突出块，以及覆盖突出块和主光纤电缆的至少一部分的外模。 突破块定义了其中接收主光纤电缆的直通通道和从直通通道分支的突围通道。 突破块包括具有重叠构造的接缝，其防止过模具通过接缝进入突出块。 突破块还包括用于防止接合材料进入突破通道的阻挡坝。

公开(公告)号：US20120167387A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-05

申请号：US13229036

申请日：2011-09-09

Applicant: Yu Lu ,  Thomas Marcouiller ,  Nicholas Torman ,  Scott Carlson ,  Paul Suek

Inventor： Yu Lu ,  Thomas Marcouiller ,  Nicholas Torman ,  Scott Carlson ,  Paul Suek

IPC: G02B6/245

CPC classification number: G02B6/3887 ,  G02B6/387 ,  G02B6/3885

Abstract: A method for terminating a fiber optic cable includes removing an end portion of an outer jacket of a fiber optic cable to expose a strength member and at least one optical fiber. A binder material of the strength member of the fiber optic cable is heated using a heat source to expose strength elements of the strength member. The strength elements are secured to a fiber optic connector assembly using an adhesive.

Abstract translation: 一种端接光纤电缆的方法包括去除光纤电缆的外护套的端部以暴露强度构件和至少一根光纤。 使用热源加热光纤电缆的强度部件的粘合剂材料，以暴露强度部件的强度元件。 强度元件使用粘合剂固定到光纤连接器组件。

公开(公告)号：US20120237167A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-20

申请号：US13330396

申请日：2011-12-19

Applicant: Yu Lu ,  Mark D. Narum ,  Paul Suek ,  Scott Carlson ,  Bernard Dietzler ,  Erik Gronvall

Inventor： Yu Lu ,  Mark D. Narum ,  Paul Suek ,  Scott Carlson ,  Bernard Dietzler ,  Erik Gronvall

IPC: G02B6/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/387 ,  G02B6/3817 ,  G02B6/3879 ,  G02B6/3882 ,  G02B6/3897 ,  G02B6/4416 ,  H01R13/5045 ,  H01R13/7172

Abstract: A hybrid fiber/copper connector assembly which permits repair of damaged fibers or copper conductors carried by a hybrid fiber/copper cable without requiring replacement of the entire connector assembly or the cable is disclosed. The hybrid fiber/copper connector assembly disclosed also allows individual hybrid fiber/copper connectors of the assembly to be converted from one gender to a different gender. The hybrid fiber/copper connectors of the assembly include removable keying members mountable to housings of the connectors. The removable keying members allow gender conversion and proper mating and orientation. The hybrid fiber/copper connector assembly also allows the individual connectors of the assembly to be converted from being hybrid fiber/copper connectors to being only fiber connectors or only copper connectors.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种混合光纤/铜连接器组件，其允许修复由混合光纤/铜缆承载的损坏的光纤或铜导体，而不需要更换整个连接器组件或电缆。 公开的混合纤维/铜连接器组件还允许组件的单个混合纤维/铜连接器从一个性别转变为不同的性别。 组件的混合光纤/铜连接器包括可安装到连接器的壳体的可移除键控构件。 可拆卸的键控构件允许性别转换和正确的交配和方向。 混合光纤/铜连接器组件还允许组件的各个连接器从混合光纤/铜连接器转换为仅光纤连接器或仅铜连接器。

公开(公告)号：US20090151167A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-18

申请号：US12252847

申请日：2008-10-16

Applicant: Yu Lu ,  Mark D. Narum ,  Paul Suek ,  Scott Carlson ,  Bernard Dietzler ,  Erik Gronvall

Inventor： Yu Lu ,  Mark D. Narum ,  Paul Suek ,  Scott Carlson ,  Bernard Dietzler ,  Erik Gronvall

IPC: B26B27/00

CPC classification number: H02G1/1217 ,  Y10T83/687 ,  Y10T83/8821

Abstract: A cable access tool and method provide a means for accurately and efficiently cutting through a jacket of a fiber optic cable at a break-out location. The cable access tool provides a means to securely hold the fiber optic cable. A means of accurately controlling the depth and length of cut(s) are provided. In addition, a means of accurately positioning the cut(s) both in relation to the fiber optic cable and in relation to other cuts is provided.

Abstract translation: 电缆接入工具和方法提供了用于在断开位置处精确和有效地切割光纤电缆的护套的装置。 电缆接入工具提供了牢固地固定光纤电缆的手段。 提供了精确控制切割深度和长度的方法。 另外，还提供了相对于光纤电缆并相对于其它切口精确地定位切割的手段。

公开(公告)号：US08544171B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-01

申请号：US13229036

申请日：2011-09-09

Applicant: Yu Lu ,  Thomas Marcouiller ,  Nicholas Torman ,  Scott Carlson ,  Paul Suek

Inventor： Yu Lu ,  Thomas Marcouiller ,  Nicholas Torman ,  Scott Carlson ,  Paul Suek

IPC: H01R43/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/3887 ,  G02B6/387 ,  G02B6/3885

Abstract: A method for terminating a fiber optic cable includes removing an end portion of an outer jacket of a fiber optic cable to expose a strength member and at least one optical fiber. A binder material of the strength member of the fiber optic cable is heated using a heat source to expose strength elements of the strength member. The strength elements are secured to a fiber optic connector assembly using an adhesive.

Abstract translation: 一种端接光纤电缆的方法包括去除光纤电缆的外护套的端部以暴露强度构件和至少一根光纤。 使用热源加热光纤电缆的强度部件的粘合剂材料，以暴露强度部件的强度元件。 强度元件使用粘合剂固定到光纤连接器组件。