Planetary cleaning motion optical connector cleaner
US7192197B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB08B2240/02
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An optical connector cleaner. The optical connector cleaner includes a nonlinear path along which an optical connector is moved. By following the nonlinear path, the optical connector is subjected to planetary motion without requiring the operator to twist the connector by hand. The use of planetary motion improves the efficiency and quality of the cleaning operation. In addition, the optical connector cleaner of the present invention provides improved resistance to damage from the ferrule edge during cleaning.
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