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Ruggedized fiber optic connectors and connection systems

US9733436B2 · kind B2 · utility

66Cited by

11References

15Claims

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Assignee

CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA · BE

Inventors

David Jan Irma VAN BAELEN · Winksele, BE
Patrick Jacques Ann DIEPSTRATEN · Heusden-Zolder, BE
Philippe COENEGRACHT · Hasselt, BE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 25, 2014
Grant date	Aug 15, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 25, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG02B6/3894
WIPO fieldOptics
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Example fiber optic connector systems have rugged, robust designs that are environmentally sealed and that are relatively easy to install and uninstall in the field. Some connector systems can be configured in the field to be compatible with different styles of fiber optic adapters. Some connectors include a first seal (90) on a release sleeve; and a second seal (88) between the release sleeve and a connector body. Other connectors include a seal (139) and a flexible latch (136) on a connector. Other connectors include a protective structure (228, 328, 428) that mounts over the fiber optic connector. Other connectors include a protective outer shell (528, 860) and a sealing and attachment insert (570, 570A, 876). Other connectors include a protective outer shell (728) and a fastener (780).

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