Optical fiber connector
US8864390B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3879
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical fiber connector includes a housing with at least one elongated cylindrical cavity, a fiber holder within the cavity including a ferrule which secures an optical fiber therein and a biasing member engaging the fiber holder to bias the ferrule towards an unmated position. A resilient metal latch is mounted on the housing for releasably securing the optical fiber connector to another component. A latch travel limiting structure prevents the latch from deflecting outside a desired predetermined path. Improved structures for mounting the latch on the housing and for creating a duplex connector assembly are also provided.
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