Ferrule-based fiber optic connectors with ferrule retraction balancing

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11719894
APP PUB NO 20210239913A1
SERIAL NO

17237369

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A ferrule-based fiber optic connectors having a ferrule retraction balancing characteristic for preserving optical performance are disclosed. The fiber optic connector comprises a connector assembly, a connector sleeve assembly and a balancing resilient member. The connector assembly comprises a ferrule and a resilient member for biasing the ferrule forward and the connector sleeve assembly comprises a housing and a ferrule sleeve, where the connector assembly is at least partially disposed in the passageway of the housing and the ferrule of the connector assembly is at least partially disposed in the ferrule sleeve. The balancing resilient member biases the housing to a forward position with the biasing resilient member having a predetermined resilient force that is greater than the friction force required for displacement of the ferrule within the ferrule sleeve.

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CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC800 17TH STREET NW HICKORY NC 28601

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Isenhour, Micah Colen Lincolnton, US 114 1578
Theuerkorn, Thomas Hickory, US 100 6117

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