Optical connector
US6522485B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3851
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical connector (31) comprises a housing (33), an optical element (3) incorporated in the housing (33), a retaining mechanism (15, 34, and 43) for retaining the optical element (3) in the housing (33) so that the optical element (3) can be replaced together with the housing (33) as a unit. The retaining mechanism (15, 34, or 43) comprises a stopper member (15) provided on the optical element (3) and a retaining member (34) provided on the housing (33) such that abutment of the stopper member (15) on the abutting portion of the housing (33) restricts movement of the optical element (3) toward one direction and abutment of the stopper member (15) on the retaining member (34) prevents separation of the optical element (3) from the housing (33).
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