Adapter assembly for coupling dissimilar fiber optic connectors

Details Adapter assembly for coupling dissimilar fiber optic connectors Adapter assembly for coupling dissimilar fiber optic connectors

2011-07-26

2011-07-26

Peng, Charlie (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure

C385S060000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07985027

ABSTRACT:
An adapter assembly for receiving and maintaining mating fiber optic connectors, comprising an adapter housing defining at least one feature for engaging with at least one plug housing engaged with at least one of the first and second fiber optic connectors, and at least one alignment member maintained within the adapter housing for receiving connective ends of each of the first and second fiber optic connectors. An adapter assembly for receiving and maintaining mating first and second fiber optic connectors, wherein the connectors may be similar or dissimilar and while reducing side load forces through the use of a stabilizing member.

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