Super miniature, single fiber optical interconnect system...

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2007-05-04

2010-10-05

Rahll, Jerry T (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection

C385S077000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07806599

ABSTRACT:
An optical fiber interconnect system wherein the adapter employs a push-push interconnect mechanism wherein the adapter employs a spring loaded slider that moves in a single plane in response to a first pushing force to engage the connector with the adapter and a second pushing force to disengage the connector from the adapter so that the connector can be withdrawn from the adapter.The adapter includes an automatic shutter that is opened upon contact by the inserted connector housing with a cam on the lower portion of the shutter, but avoids contact with the ferrule polished end face. Angled latches are provided on the modular contact so as to enable disengagement and removal of the contact from the remainder of the connector assembly from the front thereof.

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