Alignment adapter and alignment design for a connector therefor
US10890723B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3885
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adapter with novel alignment features engages alignment features on a plug, providing general alignment of the ferrule holders and ferrules in the plug. After the plug engages the adapter, the ferrule holders engage a second set of alignment features in the adapter to provide fine alignment for the ferrules.
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