Universal optical fiber buildout system
US5274729A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 1992 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3877
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In order to mount optical fiber connectors in a panel (22), the panel is provided with a plurality of openings in each of which is disposed a buildout system. Each buildout system includes a buildout block each having a portion disposed on a rear side of the panel and adapted to have an optical fiber connector assembled thereto. Any one of three buildout blocks may be used in order to receive a desired connector which may be an ST, SC, or FC connector. Secured through a latching arrangement to the portion of the buildout block on a front side of the panel is a buildout which may have any one of three configurations to accept any one of the three connectors. The latching arrangement between buildout block and buildout is the same for any combination of buildout block and buildout. As a result of the structure of the buildout system, a buildout and a buildout block may be selected to connect any combination of the connectors.
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