Fiber optic ferrule coupling system
US9791636B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 24, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3821
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fiber optic ferrule coupling system including a ferrule interface plate having a ferrule port extending therethrough and a pocket in a side of the ferrule interface plate adjacent to the ferrule port, wherein a spring element disposed in the pocket partially protrudes into the port and applies an adjustable spring force to a ferrule connector inserted in the ferrule port via a spring cover fittable within the pocket.
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