Optical plug-in connection
US7387446B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3878
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical plug-in connection for the connection of polarization-maintaining optical fibers includes a sleeve having a bore therein and a receptacle having a bore therein for supporting the sleeve with the bore of the sleeve aligned with the bore of the receptacle. First and second ferrules are provided having bores supporting ends of optical fibers. A first end of the first ferrule is received in one end of the bore of the sleeve via one end of the bore of the receptacle. A first end of the second ferrule is received in the other end of the bore of the sleeve via the other end of the bore of the receptacle. A locking mechanism is provided for locking the first and second ferrules to the receptacle.
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