| CPC G02B 6/38875 (2021.05) [G02B 6/3616 (2013.01); G02B 6/387 (2013.01); G02B 6/3893 (2013.01); G02B 6/3897 (2013.01); G02B 6/3898 (2013.01); G02B 6/562 (2023.05)] | 25 Claims |
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1. A fiber optic connector comprising:
(a) a connector body assembly that extends along a central longitudinal axis, the connector body assembly including:
(i) a front piece that defines a plug end; and
(ii) a rear piece defining a fiber opening in alignment with the central longitudinal axis;
(iii) the rear piece being secured within the front piece;
(b) a ferrule positioned at least partially within the connector body assembly;
the ferrule having a front end and an opposite rear end;
(ii) the ferrule defining an axial bore that extends through the ferrule from the front end to the rear end of the ferrule;
(c) a hub having a first end and a second end, the first end of the hub being mounted over the rear end of the ferrule; and
(d) an epoxy tube mounted over the second end of the hub, the epoxy tube defining a passage with a longitudinal axis extending therethrough, the epoxy tube defining a first cylindrical section defining a constant proximal inner diameter, a second cylindrical section defining a constant distal inner diameter, and an inner sloped central transition portion extending between the first cylindrical section defining the constant proximal inner diameter and the second cylindrical section defining the constant distal inner diameter;
(e) wherein the epoxy tube also defines a pocket having a length between the second end of the hub and the start of the constant distal inner diameter to reduce capillary action between the hub and the epoxy tube; and
wherein the constant distal inner diameter is less than the constant proximal inner diameter, wherein the entirety of the inner sloped central transition portion is positioned distal of the second end of the hub, and wherein the entirety of the inner sloped central transition portion is positioned within and at least partially defines the pocket.
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