Simplified fiber optic receptacle
US6027252A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 1997 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3894
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fiber optic adapter has a single piece housing 1 with a retention shoulder 8. A coupling element 2 is received by the housing 1 and abuts the retention shoulder 8 to prevent extraction of the coupling element 2 from the housing 1. The coupling element 2 is retained therein by a retaining element 10 for a secure assembly.
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