Universal interface for single-handed insertion of cables

Details Universal interface for single-handed insertion of cables Universal interface for single-handed insertion of cables

2007-10-02

2007-10-02

Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector

C385S117000, C385S137000, C385S147000, C385S123000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10698617

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for a universal single handed light cable receptive port is disclosed. In one embodiment, a jaw assembly is coupled to a base. A latch is coupled to a base to hold the jaw assembly open and to define an aperture. When a cable is inserted into an aperture the latch is released and the jaw assembly is closed to secure the cable. In another embodiment, a release mechanism is coupled to a jaw assembly to open the jaw assembly to release the cable and engage the latch. In a further embodiment, an actuator is coupled to the base, the actuator is to receive cable and release the latch when depressed by the cable.

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