Duplex fiber optic connector system and method of fabrication
US6240228A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3879
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for maintaining a pair of fiber optic connectors in a side-by-side relation with float therebetween, along with a method of fabricating the connectors. A first connector housing receives a first optical fiber plug, and includes a first latch molded integrally therewith. A second connector housing receives a second optical fiber plug and includes a second latch molded integrally therewith. The first and second latches are permanently and non-releasably molded in loose engagement to hold the connector housings in a side-by-side relationship with float therebetween.
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