Adapter for a multi-contact connector, and such a connector
US7172458B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/502
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An adapter may be for a multi-contact connector including at least one insert including at least two cavities. The adapter may include a first face configured to be pressed against a front face of the insert, and a second face opposite from the first face, a plurality of cells extending from the first face to the second face. The cells may include at least one cell of a first type configured to be placed in line with a first of the cavities of the insert and to receive an alignment sleeve configured to co-operate with a ferrule of an optical contact element when engaged in the first cavity, and at least one cell of a second type configured to be disposed in line with a second of the cavities so as to receive an end portion of a female electrical contact element when engaged in the second cavity.
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