Disconnectable plug

Details Disconnectable plug Disconnectable plug

1996-12-09

1998-12-01

Ngo, Hung N.

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection

385 78, 385 88, 385 89, 385 92, G02B 636

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058450270

ABSTRACT:
In fiber-optical plug connections or guard plugs for electrooptical modules, detent arms are used to lock the connection. When such connections are undone, the detent arms are pressed out of their abutments and in the process are exposed to a severe mechanical stress, which can cause material fatigue. A disconnectable plug includes two spaced-apart outer walls that can be spread apart from one another. Through the use of a partition, the two outer walls are resiliently supported against one another in their middle region. In an insertion position, detent arms of plug partners are lockingly supported by the outer walls that have detent surfaces. In an unlocking position, the outer walls release the detent arms. The detent arms are stressed only by tension but not by flexion. Conversely, the partition receives the entire bending stress upon spreading. The disconnectable plug is especially suitable for guard plugs and connections in electrooptical modules.

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