Connectors having translational and rotational compliance about

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1993-04-02

1994-01-04

Ullah, Akm E.

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection

G02B 600, G02B 636

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052767507

ABSTRACT:
A self-aligning connector mechanism for electrical or optical connectors having an elongate member with a first end for mating with a coupling member, and a second end having a curved surface. A base member comprising a curved surface mates with the curved surface of the elongate member. The curved surface of the elongate member is slidably movable with respect to said curved surface of the base member, such that the slidable movement of the curved surface of the elongate member pivots the elongate member and the pivot point of said movement is located at the first end of the elongate member to provide rotational alignment. Lateral movement of the elongate member to provide translational alignment is enabled by planar surfaces in the base member on which the elongate member can slide sideways.

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