Fiber optic adapter with protective shield
US5887098A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3825
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus is provided for receiving a fiber optic connector along an optic axis. The apparatus includes a body having an open mating end and a mounting flange. The open mating end is adapted for receiving the fiber optic connector on the optic axis. The mounting flange includes a first mounting structure for facilitating mounting the apparatus to a support structure. A shield assembly is mounted on the body and includes a movable shield for closing and opening the open mating end of the body. A second mounting structure is operatively associated with the first mounting structure for facilitating mounting the shield assembly to the body.
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