Fiber optic connector with sliding tab release
US5233674A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 1991 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3893
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved connector assembly of the type having a receptacle for receiving a connector body in locking relation therewith, the receptacle having one or more flexible locking tab members which cooperate with corresponding steps or detent members formed on one or more sides of the connector body for positive locking of the connector in the receptacle, and a sliding release member which is carried on the connector body and is manually slidable toward the connector to move one or more tab release members so they engage and deflect the flexible locking tabs to release positions.
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