Ferrule-to-ferrule adapter and ferrule adapter assembly
US8104973B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3885
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adapter for holding two multi-fiber ferrules in positions to mate with one another includes a main body, a opening extending through the main body configured to receive and optically and mechanically mate the two multi-fiber ferrules. Engagement members, which preferably rotate about an axis transverse to the opening, is disposed adjacent the opening on each side of the adapter to engage and hold the multi-fiber ferrules in the adapter.
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