Reduced size optical connector for modules and circuit packs
US11378757B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3886
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical fiber connector of a networking module faceplate assembly includes a shuttle body, a connection assembly, and a retention clip. The shuttle body including a fiber slot extending across the shuttle body and adapted for an optical fiber to extend therethrough. The connection assembly is adapted to connect the optical fiber of the networking module to an external optical fiber connector. The connection assembly includes a ferrule flange fiber termination, a split sleeve, and a ferrule. The ferrule flange fiber termination positioned within the shuttle body and adapted to splice to an end of the optical fiber. A length of the optical fiber connector can be less than half a length of the external optical fiber connector.
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