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Cleaning device of optical connector

US8555451B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 2010
Grant dateOct 15, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB08B2240/02
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical connector cleaning device which cleans a connecting terminal surface of a to-be-cleaned object protruding from an optical connector with a cleaning body, and includes: a main body; an extending part which extends from the main body; and a guiding part attached to a tip portion of the extending part, wherein the extending part includes an extending tube body and a tip extending part; the guiding part includes a fitting part and a tube-shaped guiding body, which is flexible and extends from the fitting part towards an extending direction; an insertion hole is formed; and the to-be-cleaned object is cleaned by inserting the to-be-cleaned object into the insertion hole, and by pressing the cleaning body against the connecting terminal surface of the to-be-cleaned object.

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