Multi-fiber optic receptacle and plug assembly
US7264402B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/545
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fiber optic receptacle and plug assembly adapted to be mounted within an opening through a wall of a connection terminal. The receptacle and plug define complimentary alignment and keying features for ensuring that the plug is mated with the receptacle in a predetermined orientation. An alignment sleeve is disposed within the plug for receiving a multi-fiber receptacle ferrule and a multi-fiber plug ferrule. The fiber optic receptacle and corresponding plug each include a biasing member assembly for urging the receptacle ferrule and the plug ferrule towards one another, wherein the biasing member assembly includes a round spring, a spring centering cuff and a ferrule boot that operatively engage the rear of the receptacle ferrule and the plug ferrule, respectively, to substantially center a spring biasing force on the end face of the receptacle ferrule and the plug ferrule.
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