Connector with floating alignment feature
US5073046A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 1991 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/38875
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A connector for joining light transmitting fiber cables through a cover (14) to a transmitter and/or receiver device (3) comprises a plug connector half (6) and a retention frame (48). The plug connector half (6) comprises a plug (8) having profiled passageway (43) for receiving an optical fiber, a transceiver adapter (10) adapted to axially receive the plug (8) through the cover (14) and extending axially for aligning the plug (8) forward relative to the transmitter and/or receiver device (3). The retention frame (48) is mounted to the cover (14) and captivates the transceiver adapter (10) with play so as to permit free floating of the transceiver adapter (10) relative to the cover within the retention frame (48). The transceiver adapter (10) is an integral two-part structure comprising a transceiver shroud (11) adapted to axially receive the plug (8) and extending axially (38) for aligning the plug (8) relative to the transmitter and/or receiver device( 3), and further having a latching beam mechanism (12) having forward extending latching beams (13).
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