Fiber optic adapter plates with integrated fiber optic adapters
US9261654B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q1/09
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Structures, devices and methods are provided for creating fiber optic adapter plates with integrated fiber optic adapters. In one aspect, fiber optic adapter plates having integrated fiber optic adapter subassemblies are formed from a moldable plastic. For example, a molded plastic fiber optic adapter plate can include a molded plastic adapter back plate having a plurality of integrated fiber optic adapter subassemblies and one or more attachment mechanisms that facilitate locating and attaching an adapter front plate having a corresponding plurality of integrated fiber optic adapter subassemblies on the adapter front plate. Advantages provided by integrating fiber optic adapters into the molded plastic assemblies include superior mechanical strength, manufacturing cost reductions and adapter placement flexibility among other advantages.
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