Device for aligning fiber optic connectors
US6672771B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B2006/4297
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention pertains to a multi-fiber optic connector system. The system contains a first housing and a second housing. The first housing contains (i) a first portion having at least one first cavity (ii) a second portion having at least one second cavity, a reference surface, and a first groove, and (iii) at least one alignment element disposed on the first groove. When an optical connector is slidably engaged into the first housing, the alignment element, having spring-like properties, contacts the optical connector and forces it against the reference surface.
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