Duplex fiber optic connector system and method of fabrication
US6267514A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2018 |
Classification
- 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 is provided for receiving a first optical fiber plug, and including a first latch molded integrally with the first connector housing. A second connector housing is provided for receiving a second optical fiber plug. A latch member is mounted on the second connector housing in loose engagement therewith and includes a second latch for interengagement with the first latch on the first connector housing. Therefore, the connector housings are held in a side-by-side relationship with float therebetween provided by the loosely engaged latch member.
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