Fiber optic connector receptacle

Details Fiber optic connector receptacle Fiber optic connector receptacle

1998-01-14

2000-08-22

Ngo, Hung N.

Optical waveguides

Accessories

Plug/termination device

385 60, G02B 638

Patent

active

061084824

ABSTRACT:
A receptacle is provided for receiving a fiber optic connector along an optic axis, the connector including a mating end that terminates an end of an optical fiber. The receptacle includes a housing having an open end for receiving the mating end of the fiber optic connector inserted thereinto on the optic axis. A shutter is mounted on the housing for movement to close and open the open end. The shutter extends across the optic axis when the shutter is closed. The shutter is movable away from the optic axis upon engagement by the inserted mating end of the connector. The shutter includes an outer surface having a recessed area for registry with the terminated end of the optical fiber to protect the fiber end.

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