Flexible optical fiber connectors and assemblies
A flexible optical fiber connector comprises a first housing component configured to couple to a terminating connector, and a second housing component configured to receive an optical fiber for termination in the terminating connector. The first housing component and the second housing component are further configured to receive a pushable connector therethrough. A flexible optical fiber connector assembly comprises a flexible connector and a terminating connector coupled thereto. The flexible connector assembly is configured to couple to an adapter held by a holder coupled to a port.
1. A terminal comprising:
a port base comprising a plurality of ports, at least one port of the plurality of ports configured to receive a flexible connector, the flexible connector being configured to receive a pushable connector and to couple to a terminating connector, wherein the port base is further configured to receive a plate configured to couple to the port base to secure the holder for holding the adapter to the at least one port;
wherein the at least one port is further configured to receive a holder for holding an adapter configured to receive the terminating connector.
2. The terminal of claim 1 , wherein the flexible connector comprises:
a first housing component configured to couple to the terminating connector; and
a second housing component configured to receive an optical fiber for termination in the terminating connector.
3. The terminal of claim 2 , wherein the first housing component comprises a first prong and a second prong separated by a slit, each of the first prong and the second prong having a double-D hole and a flat configured to accommodate coupling the first housing component to the terminating connector.
4. The terminal of claim 2 , wherein the terminating connector comprises:
a back post configured to couple to the first housing component;
a spring; and
a ferrule for terminating the optical fiber;
wherein the back post is further configured to receive the spring and the ferrule.
5. The terminal of claim 4 , wherein the terminating connector further comprises an internal housing for housing the ferrule and an outer housing.
6. The terminal of claim 1 , wherein the holder comprises:
a base portion configured to couple to the at least one port; and
an adapter holding portion configured to hold the adapter.
7. The terminal of claim 6 , wherein the holder is a single integral piece.
8. The terminal of claim 1 , wherein the at least one port is configured to receive a plurality of different holders, each holder of the plurality of different holders being configured to hold a different adapter for coupling to a different terminating connector.
9. The terminal of claim 1 , wherein the at least one port is a flexible port comprising a seal, a press-in element, and a clip.