Optical connector cleaning tool
US6905251B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3893
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical connector cleaning tool, which can easily and reliably clean a connecting end face of an optical connector while the optical connector is disposed in a connector housing, is disclosed. The optical connector cleaning tool comprises a tool body, and an insertion portion which is provided so as to project from the tool body, and which is adapted to be inserted into the connector housing, and the optical connector cleaning tool is adapted such that the cleaning element disposed at an end of the insertion portion projecting from the tool body is positioned and abutted against the connecting end face when the insertion portion is inserted into the connector housing. It is easy to insert the cleaning element into the connector housing and to abut the cleaning element against the connecting end face. Furthermore, it is easy to maintain the cleaning element in position abutting against the connecting end face when the cleaning element is moved for wiping the connecting end face.
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