Fiber optic receptacle with integrated device therein

    公开(公告)号:US10416394B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-17

    申请号:US15979596

    申请日:2018-05-15

    Abstract: A fiber optic adapter for mating a multi-fiber optic ferrule connector and a multi-fiber optic connector. An engagement device may be integrated or molded as part of adapter receptacle at either end. The engagement device secures the multi-fiber connector. The adapter may be two-piece with a first portion detachable from a second portion, the first portion housing one or more integrated engagement devices and the second portion housing one or more replaceable engagement devices, or a receptacle configured to secure a latch configured on an outer housing of a connector. Receptacle may further contain a plural of engagement devices formed as a unitary engagement device.

    Optical fiber connector with changeable gender

    公开(公告)号:US10409009B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-10

    申请号:US15958227

    申请日:2018-04-20

    Abstract: A multi-fiber, fiber optic connector is interchangeable between a male connector and a female connector by including a pin retainer having a releasable retention device configured to lock the pins in place within the retainer. The retention device may be opened, for example, with a release tool, to free the retention pins for removal of the pins. A method for switching a connector between a male connector configuration and a female connector configuration may be possible as a result of the releasable retention configuration.

    MPO micro-latch-lock connector
    243.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10401576B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-03

    申请号:US15963500

    申请日:2018-04-26

    Abstract: Optical fiber connectors and adapters are disclosed. A connector includes a flat pin assembly including a pin, a mechanical transfer ferrule boot disposed around at least a portion of the assembly, a housing disposed around at least a portion of the ferrule, and a locking plate. The housing includes first, second, top, and bottom sides. The first and second sides include a recess. The top side includes a groove. The locking plate includes a fastening mechanism configured to interlock with the groove. An optical fiber adapter includes first and second adapter ends each having one or more connecting arms to secure a separate optical fiber connector.

    Behind the wall optical connector with reduced components

    公开(公告)号:US10359583B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-23

    申请号:US15926263

    申请日:2018-03-20

    Abstract: A behind-the-wall optical connector an outer housing configured to be inserted into an adapter with a corresponding inner surface, a ferrule included in an annular collar to mate with a corresponding projection at an adapter opening, and a latch attached to one side of housing configured to lock the connecter into an adapter opening. The latch is further configured with a locking channel and guide to accept a pull tab with a catch at one end, the pull tab releases the connector from the adapter opening when the tab is pulled rearward or away from the adapter.

    Ultra-small form factor optical connectors

    公开(公告)号:US10281668B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-07

    申请号:US16035691

    申请日:2018-07-15

    Abstract: An optical connector holding two or more LC-type optical ferrules is provided. The optical connector includes an outer body, an inner front body accommodating the two or more LC-type optical ferrules, ferrule springs for urging the optical ferrules towards a mating receptacle, and a back body for supporting the ferrule springs. The outer body and the inner front body are configured such that four LC-type optical ferrules are accommodated in a small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver footprint or eight LC-type optical ferrules are accommodated in a quad small form-factor pluggable (QSFP) transceiver footprint. A mating receptacle (transceiver or adapter) includes a receptacle hook and a housing with an opening that accommodates the receptacle hook in a flexed position as the optical connector makes connection with the mating receptacle by introducing the receptacle hook into an optical receptacle hook recess.

    Polarity changeable connector
    246.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10146012B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-04

    申请号:US15456792

    申请日:2017-03-13

    Abstract: Optical fiber connectors configured to allow ease of change of the connector polarity by providing lockable outer housing. In an embodiment, an optical fiber connector comprises an inner housing, a key disposed along a side of the inner housing, wherein the inner housing includes at least one protrusion configured to lock the key, and an outer housing disposed around at least a portion of the inner housing and the key. The outer housing may be configured to be pulled rearward relative to the inner housing, and further configured to unlock the key to allow slideably moving the key from a first position to a second position.

    MPO connector assembly with push-pull tab

    公开(公告)号:US09989712B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-06-05

    申请号:US15463275

    申请日:2017-03-20

    CPC classification number: G02B6/3893 G02B6/3885 G02B6/3887

    Abstract: An optical fiber connector assembly comprising an MPO connector and a push-pull tab. The connector may have an outer housing and an inner housing extending beyond a rear end of the outer housing, the outer housing having a first protrusion and the inner housing having a second protrusion positioned at a distance from the first protrusion. The push-pull tab may comprise a main body and an extender coupled to the main body, the main body having a plurality of walls forming a passageway configured to receive the connector, the plurality of walls including a first wall having a window sized according to the distance between the first and second protrusions and configured to receive the first and second protrusions. In another embodiment, the push-pull tab may comprise a first piece and a second piece configured to couple to each other to form a passageway for receiving the connector.

    Polarity changeable connector
    250.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09939589B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-10

    申请号:US15205773

    申请日:2016-07-08

    Abstract: Optical fiber connectors configured to allow ease of change of the connector polarity by providing lockable outer housing. In an embodiment, an optical fiber connector comprises an inner housing, at least one key configured to move along the inner housing so as to change a polarity of said optical fiber connector, and an outer housing disposed around at least a portion of the inner housing and configured to slide in a longitudinal direction so as to expose at least a portion of said at least one key, wherein the outer housing includes a flexible portion configured to lock to the inner housing so as to retain the outer housing in a pulled back position relative to the inner housing.

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