Quick-release fiber-optic connector
US4268115A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 1979 |
| Grant date | May 19, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4292
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A metal ferrule is attached to the end of an optic fiber, with the ferrule end and fiber tip coplanar. The ferrule and fiber are slidably mounted in a housing which incorporates a quick-release connecting catch, and are abutted by spring-loading against a mating optical device. The catch is adapted to engage a fitting secured to the mating optical device.
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