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Connector holder, optical-electrical converter with attached connector holder, optical connector fixing structure and connector holder assembly method

US7559702B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2007
Grant dateJul 14, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49204
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A connector holder fixes an optical connector assembled at a leading end of an optical fiber to an optical module having a light input/output end so that the optical fiber and the light input/output end is optically connected. The connector holder is provided with a holding section for storing at least a part of the optical connector, and a cover section attached to the holding section to be freely opened and closed. The cover section is provided with a cover section main body, and a pressing section which presses the optical connector toward the optical module.

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