Optical coupling apparatus and optical transceiver installing the same
US9213150B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3825
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A simplified optical coupling system having two optical connectors is disclosed. The optical coupling system includes a male connector with a ferrule, a female connector with another ferrule, and a sleeve to receive the ferrules in respective ends thereof. One of connectors provides a latch and a coil spring. The latch engages with a flange of the other connector, and the coil spring put between the flange of the connector having the latch and a base of the latch to secure the engagement of the latch with the flange.
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