Low-cost method and apparatus for establishing fiber optic connections
US7274845B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3874
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A low-cost molded sleeve for a fiber optic cable connector receptacle is disclosed. The inner surface of the sleeve, into which a fiber optic connector can be inserted, is defined by three surfaces. A first planar surface and a second planar surface at right angles to each other form a V-shaped groove for holding the a fiber optic connector. Clamping action is applied to a third surface to hold the a fiber optic connector in place in the V-shaped groove such that optical coupling is achieved.
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