Interconnectable components employing a multi-positionable key

Details Interconnectable components employing a multi-positionable key Interconnectable components employing a multi-positionable key

1990-01-31

1991-08-20

Abrams, Neil

Electrical connectors

With insulation other than conductor sheath

Plural-contact coupling part

439354, H01R 1364

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050410253

ABSTRACT:
A keying arrangement for interconnectable components is disclosed. The keying arrangement is particularly useful for fiber optic connector assemblies having a receptacle connector with key projections integrally formed therewith in one of plural different key positions. These key positions may be dictated by an industry standard. A plug connector of the assembly includes a multi-positionable key element. The key element is positionable in plural different orientations to provide keyways which uniquely accommodate one of the key projections defining the plural different key positions of the receptacle connector. Rotative movement of the key element within the plug connector provides the plural different orientations and thereby the plural keyways.

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