Fiber optic connector for hardware interiors and method of using same
US11320600B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3897
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fiber optic connector for connecting one or more optical fibers to a fiber optic component includes: a ferrule configured to receive the one or more optical fibers; a ferrule holder configured to be coupled to the ferrule, wherein the ferrule and ferrule holder forms a ferrule support assembly when coupled together; and a shroud configured to be positioned about the ferrule support assembly and connectable to the fiber optic component. The ferrule support assembly and the shroud are configured so that the ferrule support assembly is movable relative to the shroud to positions outside the shroud when the shroud is disconnected from the fiber optic component, and the ferrule support assembly is confined within the shroud when the shroud is connected to the fiber optic component. A method of forming a fiber optic assembly using such a fiber optic connector is also disclosed.
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