Optical connector device

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2005-05-17

2005-05-17

Lee, Michael G. (Department: 2876)

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection

C385S053000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06893161

ABSTRACT:
An optical connector device to be used in the field of optical communication between equipments in an office automation system, a factory automation system, an automobile and so on. In this optical connector device, a fitting projection portion of a plug-type optical connector is fitted in a fitting recess in a socket-type optical connector. A latch portion, formed at the plug-type optical connector, is releasably and retainingly engaged with a latch retaining portion formed at the socket-type optical connector. An auxiliary lock mechanism is provided between an inner peripheral surface of the fitting recess and an outer peripheral surface of the fitting projection portion. The auxiliary lock mechanism includes a lock recess and a lock projection which are releasably fitted together when the latch portion is to be engaged with the latch retaining portion.

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