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Modular optical ferrule adapter and carrier systems for customizable optical connectivity and having moveable ferrule carriers

US10725252B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 3, 2019
Grant dateJul 28, 2020
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3821
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses are disclosed for flexible, mating force-managed optical connections using a plurality of optical connectors and ferrule carrier adapters. Each of the plurality of ferrule carriers comprise a plurality of duplex ferrules disposed within ferrule bays of the ferrule carrier. A bracket of the optical connector gangs the plurality of ferrule carriers together. Ferrule carrier adapters are configured to accept a plurality of optical connectors for inline or orthogonal mating. Each ferrule carrier within the optical connectors is independently floated on the bracket, allowing each ferrule carrier to be mated and demated independently of any other ferrule carrier in the optical connector.

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