Multi-fiber fiber optic receptacle and plug assembly
US7654747B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/545
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multi-fiber fiber optic assembly comprising a receptacle and a plug that correspond and mate to optically connect a plurality of optical fibers. The receptacle comprises a receptacle housing, a receptacle multi-fiber ferrule and an excluding feature. The plug comprises a plug housing, a plug multi-fiber ferrule and a clearance opening for receiving the excluding feature therein. The receptacle and plug may further comprise at least one of a threaded coupling nut, a key for engaging a first key slot defined by the plug housing, a sleeve defining a second key slot for receiving the key therein, and a biasing spring.
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