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Optical connector having improved guide pin retention

US9182554B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 27, 2013
Grant dateNov 10, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3869
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical connector includes a connector housing, a retaining plate, and two pins. The connector housing has two bores extending between rearward and forward ends of the connector housing. The retaining plate has a central opening with notches in two of its sides. Each pin extends through one of the notches, which engages the respective groove. The pins extend through the respective bores in the connector housing.

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