Panel-mounted fiber optic connector
US6540410B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3893
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fiber optic connector for mounting on a panel comprises an outer housing defining an interior passage extending longitudinally therethrough, and at least one mounting element connected with the outer housing for mounting the connector onto the panel. The connector also includes a connector insert subassembly inserted through the rear end of the outer housing into the interior passage thereof. The connector insert subassembly is slidable longitudinally within the outer housing, and comprises an inner housing defining an inner passage extending longitudinally therethrough, and a ferrule holder and ferrule mounted within the inner passage of the inner housing. A compression spring is inserted into the rear end of the outer housing abutting the connector insert subassembly, and a spring retainer is inserted into the outer housing behind the compression spring to capture the spring in a compressed condition so as to cause the spring to bias the connector insert subassembly forwardly against a stop defined by the outer housing.
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