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Alignment adapter and alignment design for a connector therefor

US11880075B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2023
Grant dateJan 23, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2043

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  • 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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