Fiber optic receptacle with protective shutter
US6425694B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B2006/4297
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A receptacle is provided for receiving a fiber optic connector along an optic axis. The receptacle includes a housing having a forward open end for receiving the fiber optic connector inserted thereinto on the optic axis. An outside wall extends rearwardly from the open end of the housing. A shutter member is pivotally mounted on the housing adjacent the open end thereof and is pivotally movable to close and open the open end. The shutter member extends across the optic axis when the shutter member is closed. The shutter member is pivotable away from the optic axis to a position juxtaposed against the rearwardly extending outside wall.
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