Super miniature, single fiber optical interconnect system with parallel slider push-push type insertion/withdrawal mechanism and method for using same
US7806599B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3829
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical fiber interconnect system wherein the adapter employs a push-push interconnect mechanism wherein the adapter employs a spring loaded slider that moves in a single plane in response to a first pushing force to engage the connector with the adapter and a second pushing force to disengage the connector from the adapter so that the connector can be withdrawn from the adapter.The adapter includes an automatic shutter that is opened upon contact by the inserted connector housing with a cam on the lower portion of the shutter, but avoids contact with the ferrule polished end face. Angled latches are provided on the modular contact so as to enable disengagement and removal of the contact from the remainder of the connector assembly from the front thereof.
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