Hardened converter and sealing shell for field terminated connector
US10871617B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3891
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for attaching a non-ruggedized fiber optic connector to a ruggedized fiber optic adapter port may include a converter, a sealing shell and a sealing element. The converter may include a first end including a first mechanical interface compatible with the ruggedized fiber optic adapter port, a second end including a second mechanical interface, and a channel for receiving the non-ruggedized fiber optic connector. The sealing shell may include a first end including a third mechanical interface compatible with the second mechanical interface of the converter and a second end supporting a cable seal for forming a seal with a cable extending from the non-ruggedized fiber optic connector. The sealing element may provide sealing between the first end of the sealing shell and the second end of the converter.
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