Optical fiber connector with changeable polarity

    公开(公告)号:US11079557B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-03

    申请号:US16707532

    申请日:2019-12-09

    Abstract: A multi-fiber, fiber optic connector may include a reversible keying arrangement for determining the orientation for plugging the connector into an adapter to thereby allow for a change in polarity of the connection to be made on site. The connector housing may be configured to engage with a removable key that may be engaged with the housing in at least two different locations to provide the plug-in orientation, or the housing may have slidably displaceable keys movable between multiple positions on the housing.

    Fiber optic adapter with removable insert for polarity change and removal tool for the same

    公开(公告)号:US11041993B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-22

    申请号:US16381322

    申请日:2019-04-11

    Abstract: An adapter based connector polarity changer is described. A hook insert is placed into an adapter receptacle at a first end or second, and is removable with a removal tool. A hook insert may be permanently placed into an adapter receptacle. The hook insert oriented in the receptacle in a first position and with a first mating structure interconnects with corresponding connector second mating structure to configure the connector in a first polarity, and the hook insert removed and oriented in a second position with the first mating structure interconnects with corresponding connector second mating structure to configure the connector in a second polarity.

    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.

    OPTICAL CONNECTORS WITH REVERSIBLE POLARITY AND METHOD OF USE

    公开(公告)号:US20190235184A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-01

    申请号:US16297607

    申请日:2019-03-09

    CPC classification number: G02B6/3893 G02B6/3821 G02B6/3879

    Abstract: Reversible polarity fiber optic connectors are provided having housings at least partially surrounding first and second optical ferrules with walls above and beneath the ferrules. Positioning removable elements such as latches, removable arms, or push-pull tabs on the first wall above the ferrules yields fiber optic connectors with a first polarity type, and positioning the removable elements on the second wall beneath the ferrules yields fiber optic connectors with a second, opposite polarity type. Various engagement mechanisms are provided on either the connector housing walls or on the removable elements, or both, to assist in affixing the removable element to the connector housing.

    ULTRA-SMALL FORM FACTOR OPTICAL CONNECTOR HAVING DUAL ALIGNMENT KEYS

    公开(公告)号:US20190154924A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-23

    申请号:US16194325

    申请日:2018-11-17

    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 internal alignment slots configured to accept a corresponding alignment key on connector outer housing to ensure alignment and orientation for maximum signal transfer between opposing ferrule end faces.

    Optical fiber connector with changeable gender

    公开(公告)号:US09684139B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-20

    申请号:US14725514

    申请日:2015-05-29

    CPC classification number: G02B6/3882 G02B6/3825 G02B6/3826 G02B6/3885

    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.

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