Adapter with cap for fiber optic connector

Details Adapter with cap for fiber optic connector Adapter with cap for fiber optic connector

2005-03-08

2005-03-08

Prasad, Chandrika (Department: 2839)

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection

C385S058000, C385S070000, C385S072000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06863445

ABSTRACT:
An adapter for connecting opposing fiber optic connectors includes a housing having a through aperture about which a post is formed. An alignment sleeve is disposed in and retained by the post. A plastic cap is disposed over an end of the post. The plastic cap may include a lip for retaining the alignment sleeve, a conical or other oblique surface for self-aligning on a like surface of the post, and a latch that clips the cap into recesses in the housing. The post may include a recess for receiving the latch members.

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