Optical connector adapter with latch inserts

Details Optical connector adapter with latch inserts Optical connector adapter with latch inserts

2005-03-08

2005-03-08

Zarroli, Michael C. (Department: 2839)

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection

C385S056000, C385S058000, C385S060000, C439S344000, C439S357000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06863446

ABSTRACT:
An optical connector adapter comprising a housing, and a pair of latch inserts. The housing has at least one passage formed therein for receiving a pair of connectors adapted to be mated to each other inside the housing. The pair of latch inserts are located in the passage of the housing. Each latch insert is adapted for locking a corresponding connector from the pair of connectors to the housing. At least one latch insert from the pair of latch inserts has a spring loaded projection. The housing has at least one detent formed therein. The spring loader projection on the at least one latch insert is bias into the at least one detent locking the at least one latch insert to the housing.

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