Optical fiber connection system with locking member
US8414196B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4433
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fiber optic connector is disclosed for use with both a hardened fiber optic adapter and a non-hardened fiber optic adapter. The connector includes a connector housing having an end defining a plug portion. The plug portion includes first and second sets of retaining features for retaining the connector. The first and second retaining feature sets retain the connector within the hardened and unhardened adapters respectively. A threaded member can be included on the connector to threadingly engage and connect the connector to the hardened adapter. A sliding lock can be included on the connector to lock the connector to the non-hardened adapter when slid into a locking position. The sliding lock can be mounted to the threaded member. The sliding lock can include protrusions that engage and lock the non-hardened adapter when in the locking position thereby locking the non-hardened adapter to the connector.
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