MPO connector with high-density release clip and connector release tool
US11543601B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/403
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multi-fiber push-on/pull-off (MPO) connector and an MPO connector tool configured to facilitate insertion and removal into and from an MPO adapter. The MPO connector includes a ferrule, an inner housing holding the ferrule, an outer housing slidably coupled to the inner housing, and a clip coupled to one end of the outer housing and including a main body, a pair of longitudinally extending latch arms for engaging the outer housing, and a pair of laterally extending posts extending from the main body. In use, the MPO connector tool is positionable to apply a force on the laterally extending posts to translate the clip thereby translating the outer housing longitudinally to facilitate connector insertion and removal.
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