Optical connector
US7553090B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3835
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a connector for establishing multi media connections in vehicles according to MOST®-standard.The objective is to provide an optical connector, which is simple, quick and inexpensive to manufacture, providing an optical connection with low damping, high precision and durability.The MOST-connector comprises at least one optical terminal with a fiber receiving sleeve, wherein the optical fiber section is located, wherein the optical fiber section is affixed directly to the fiber receiving sleeve through clamping elements. According to the invention the fiber receiving sleeve comprises a front side in the area of the front optical contact surface of the optical fiber section, wherein the clamping elements or latching notches are longitudinally spaced from the front side of the fiber receiving sleeve.
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