Push-pull type fiber optic connector assembly
US9739955B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3898
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A push-pull type fiber optic connector assembly includes a fiber optic connector connectable to fiber optic adapter and including connector housing, latch having elastic arm extended from top of connector housing for locking connector housing to fiber optic adapter, recessed portion located at bottom side relative to latch, pressure rod extended from recessed portion, fiber ferrule mounted in cable passage inside connector housing, connector sub assembly mounted in connector housing to hold fiber ferrule and fiber optic cable having fiber core inserted through fiber ferrule, and operating handle including sliding cap movably capped on connector housing, push member having push arm forwardly extended from sliding cap, cam located at one side of push arm and inserted into recessed portion of fiber optic connector, and handle shaft extended from sliding cap to pull sliding cap backwards in forcing down wedge-shaped pressure rod for disengaging fiber optic connector from fiber optic adapter.
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