Optical connector, pin keeper, pin insertion jig, expansion member, and pin insertion tool
US10114179B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3898
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical connector is an optical connector that is connected to another connector in a predetermined connection direction. The optical connector includes a ferrule that includes insertion holes into which guide pins to be connected to another connector are to be inserted; and a pin keeper 20 that is provided on a side of the ferrule opposite to the another connector and includes retaining holes 21 retaining the guide pins inserted into the insertion holes. The pin keeper 20 includes a pair of side portions 22 in which the retaining holes 21 are formed, and a bottom portion 23 that connects end portions of the pair of side portions 22. The retaining holes 21 are formed in a shape in which inside surfaces of the side portions 22 facing each other are notched.
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