Optical connectors with reversible polarity and method of use
US11181701B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/406
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Reversible polarity fiber optic connectors are provided having housings at least partially surrounding first and second optical ferrules with walls above and beneath the ferrules. Positioning removable elements such as latches, removable arms, or push-pull tabs on the first wall above the ferrules yields fiber optic connectors with a first polarity type, and positioning the removable elements on the second wall beneath the ferrules yields fiber optic connectors with a second, opposite polarity type. Various engagement mechanisms are provided on either the connector housing walls or on the removable elements, or both, to assist in affixing the removable element to the connector housing.
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