Communication connector having an alignment mechanism
US9829655B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/64
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A communication connector including a connector housing configured to hold at least one of optical fibers or electrical contacts. The connector housing has an engagement face that is configured to interface with a mating connector. The communication connector also includes a movable member that is held by the connector housing and that includes a magnetic material. The movable member is permitted to move toward and engage the mating connector when the movable member is magnetically drawn toward the mating connector.
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