Narrow width adapters and connectors with spring loaded remote release
US9595786B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/62933
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Narrow width fiber optic connectors having spring loaded remote release mechanisms to facilitate access and usage of the connectors in high density arrays. A narrow pitch connector comprises a plurality of LC connectors wherein a pitch of said narrow pitch connector is less than about 5.25 mm, for example about 4.8 mm, a plurality of latching arms coupled to the plurality of LC connectors, a housing configured to hold the plurality of LC connectors, and a pull tab coupled to the plurality of latching arms and configured to remotely unlatch the narrow pitch connector, The pull tab may include a spring configured to provide a force such that the latching arms return to an undisplaced position. In another embodiment, a narrow width multi-fiber connector has a width less than or equal to about 9.6 mm.
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