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Sleeve part for a plug connection for fibre optics, and a plug connection

US6179477A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 23, 1999
Grant dateJan 30, 2001
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3893
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sleeve part (1) for a plug connection for fiber optics is provided with an opening (2) for accommodating a plug part (21). The plug part (21) is insertable in the direction of an insertion axis (A) into the sleeve part (1). The sleeve part comprises a sleeve (3) for receiving a plug pin of the plug part (21). The sleeve part (1) is furthermore provided with a securing element (4) with a coding consisting of projections (5) and/or reliefs (6). The securement section (4) is arranged on at least one separately formed coding element (7, 7'). The coding element (7, 7') in a snap-on direction (R) roughly perpendicular to the insertion axis (A) can be snapped on the sleeve part (3).

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