One-piece SC adapter

Details One-piece SC adapter One-piece SC adapter

1993-05-20

1994-05-31

Ullah, Akm E.

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection

G02B 600, G02B 636

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053176634

ABSTRACT:
An adapter for holding two fiber optic connectors in coaxial alignment. The connectors include a generally cylindrical ferrule having an axial bore and a ferrule holder having means for retaining the ferrule and a raised ridge located on its outer surface. The connector further includes a grip housing having an axial bore in which the ferrule holder is located. The grip housing also includes a cut out through which the raised ridge of the ferrule holder is exposed. The adapter comprises a unitary main body having an axial bore connecting a first opening and a second opening. The axial cavity is sized to receive an inner housing. The inner housing has at least one retaining clip which is located exterior to an axial chamber within the inner housing. The retaining clip includes means to releasably lock the raised ridge of the ferrule holder in place when said connector is inserted into the axial cavity of the adapter.

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patent: 3923371 (1975-12-01), Dalgleish
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patent: 4824203 (1989-04-01), Kunze et al.
patent: 4890897 (1990-01-01), Cook
patent: 5125058 (1992-06-01), Tenerz et al.

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