Optical connector cleaning tool
US12321020B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2511/11
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An optical connector cleaning tool includes a cleaning tool main body, a feed-side bobbin, a cleaning head (cleaning portion), a winding-side bobbin, a moving body that moves at the time of cleaning, a feed mechanism that sends an unused cleaning medium in synchronism with the moving body, and a winding mechanism that drives the winding-side bobbin. The feed mechanism moves a turn-back portion at one point where the cleaning medium is turned back in a direction to separate from the winding-side bobbin. The winding mechanism includes a driving piece that engages with a rotation body of the winding-side bobbin. The driving piece slips with respect to the rotation body when a load to press engaging projections of the rotation body has reached a predetermined load.
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