Connection apparatus for optical fibers

Details Connection apparatus for optical fibers Connection apparatus for optical fibers

1984-04-03

1988-10-25

Sikes, William L.

350 9620, G02B 638

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047799501

ABSTRACT:
An optical fiber connection apparatus includes a pair of mating connector halves each accommodating at least one optical fiber. A plug half is insertable into a receptacle half to provide optical connection between the fibers therein. The receptacle portion includes a movable cover supported thereon. The cover is movable from a first position covering the receptale and thereby protecting the fiber therein to a second position opening the receptacle to allow for insertion of the plug. The cover is also movable to lock the plug into the receptacle.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3933409 (1976-01-01), Kloots
patent: 4277135 (1981-07-01), Schrott et al.
IBM Technical Disclosure Bulletin, vol. 22, No. 6, dated Nov. 1979, "Safety Closure for Fiber-Optic Devices", by Noel, et al.

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