Abstract: An optical connector adapter comprising a housing, and a pair of latch inserts. The housing has at least one passage formed therein for receiving a pair of connectors adapted to be mated to each other inside the housing. The pair of latch inserts are located in the passage of the housing. Each latch insert is adapted for locking a corresponding connector from the pair of connectors to the housing. At least one latch insert from the pair of latch inserts has a spring loaded projection. The housing has at least one detent formed therein. The spring loader projection on the at least one latch insert is bias into the at least one detent locking the at least one latch insert to the housing.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a plug connector having a plug housing and a sheath movably mounted about the plug housing. A receptacle connector receives the plug connector in mated condition. A primary latch is provided between the plug housing and the receptacle connector for holding the connectors in mated condition. A release is provided on the sheath for unlatching the primary latch means in response to movement of the sheath relative to the plug housing. A secondary latch is provided between the plug housing and the receptacle connector for holding the connectors in mated condition in the event of inadvertent unlatching of the primary latch means. An interengaging press-fit rib-and-slot structure is provided between the plug connector and the receptacle connector when the connectors are mated.

Abstract: For optical waveguide connections that can be freely laid for transmitting optical signals, there is proposed, in accordance with the dimensions specified by the MOST Co-operation of the automobile manufacturers, a releasably formed optical plug-in connector for an modular connector system that comprises two casing parts that can be inserted in one another. In this connection, there is inserted in a casing a mounting part that receives optical waveguides provided with ferrules, wherein the ferrules of the optical waveguides are provided with a reference surface. A defined distance for an optimized signal transmission from the end face of the optical waveguides reaches by a stop of said reference surface when assembled with a reference surface of a counterplug.

Abstract: A cable management system is provided for a fiber optic connector assembly. The system includes a receptacle and a plurality of fiber optic connector modules received by the receptacle. The modules terminate a plurality of fiber optic cables with lengths of the cables extending away from the rear ends of the modules. A cable management member has an angled cavity within which the cables extend angularly from the rear ends of the modules. Latches are provided between the cable management member and each of the plurality of modules for holding the cable management member in position at the rear ends of the modules.

Abstract: A coupling system includes an optical plug-in connector, a coupling partner and a retaining element. The housing of the plug-in connector is provided with a sliding key and with two springy detent limbs which include a detent nose for engaging with the coupling partner. In order to receive the plug-in connector, the coupling partner is provided with a plug inlet which has recesses that correspond to the detent noses of the plug-in connector. A retaining element includes a laterally displaceable outer housing and an inner housing that is pivotally arranged therein. A locking element is provided as a two-limb lever that is arranged on the inner housing and that serves to lock the plug-in connector in the retaining element. When inserting the plug inlet, this locking is released once the plug-in connector and plug inlet are engaged with one another.

Abstract: Disclosed is an optical connector component 31 comprising a ferrule 2 for receiving an end portion of a core optical fiber of a fiber optic cable, a flange 32 mounted on the peripheral of the ferrule 2, and a one-piece plug frame 33 for floatingly supporting the ferrule 2 having the flange 32 mounted thereon. The flange 32 and the plug frame 33 are provided with respective engagement portions 37, 50 that are mutually engaged. The flange 32 has such resiliency that it is reduced in diameter by a radial and inward force exerted through the engagement portions 37, 50 when the ferrule 2 is inserted into the plug frame 33 from one end thereof and the flange 32 is restored to the original condition present before the insertion when the engagement portions 37, 50 are mutually engaged.

Abstract: An optical fiber selector includes a housing, a rod pivotally mounted inside the housing, a switch controlling the pivotal movement of the rod, a sliding plate connected to a free end of the rod. An in/out port is mounted on a front side of the housing to be connected with a main optical fiber, and multiple connecting ports are also mounted on the front side and adjacent to the in/out port to be respectively connected to multiple branch optical fibers. The sliding plate has a connecting head connected to the in/out port via an internal optical fiber, and the connecting head is able to be selectively connected with one of the connecting ports. Therefore, the user is able to select which branch optical fiber is to be connected with the main optical fiber.

Abstract: A system is provided for mounting a connecting device to a substrate with relative floating movement therebetween. The system includes a connector housing adapted for mounting on the substrate and including at least one elongated channel in a side of the housing. The channel extends generally perpendicular to the substrate and has an elongated restricted mouth opening at a side thereof. An elongated fastening post is snap-fit into the channel past the restricted mouth thereof to a preload position. A cross-dimension of the channel is larger than a cross-dimension of the fastening post so that the post can float relative to the housing. A fastener engages with the substrate and is operatively associated with the fastening post for tightening the post against the substrate, leaving the connector housing with floating movement relative to the substrate in a direction generally parallel to the substrate.

Abstract: An optical connector system comprising first and second complementary connectors, which, when separated, define a non-plugged state and, when joined, define a plugged state, each connector has a front and rear oreintation and comprises: (a) an inner housing containing at least one fiber, the inner housing having a latch and a hook, the inner housings of the two complementary connectors being hermaphroditic such that, when the two complementary connectors are in the mated state, the latch of one inner housing engages the hook of the other inner housing, thereby optically coupling the fibers contained therein; and (b) an outer housing containing at least a portion of the inner housing, the inner housing being slidable therein.

Abstract: A mount for connecting an optical connector adapter to a panel. The mount comprises a first section adapted to attach to the panel; and a second section having an aperture for receiving a portion of the optical connector adapter. The second section is adapted to extend through a hole in the panel. The aperture has a centerline axis which is angled relative to the first section such that the centerline axis of the aperture is angled relative to a centerline axis of the hole when the first section is attached to the panel.

Abstract: An optical connector for making connection with a connecting partner side and releasing this connection is provided. The optical connector has an optical connector housing. The optical connector housing is formed by inserting a slider into a base end wall of an arm side member so as to be freely advanced and retreated. A cam following face is formed on an inner wall face of an arm portion of the arm side member. A claw portion is formed on a tip side of the arm portion. An opening angle driving cam member is connected to a tip side of the slider. A ferrule is arranged between the arm portions on a forward side of the opening angle driving cam member. When the slide is moved backward, the opening angle driving cam member is moved backward and is operated to angularly open the arm portion through the cam following face. This opening angle state is maintained by making the opening angle driving cam member abut on a stationary face of the cam following face.

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.

Abstract: An electronic device that can be pushed onto a support rail (15), having a housing (1), with an electronic module that can be inserted detachably into the housing, and bus contacts are provided for the transmission of data and/or energy to neighboring electronic devices that are pushed onto the support rail (15) and have an identical design, with appropriately designed bus terminal. The bus contacts can be displaced relative to the housing (1). The bus contacts can be immobilized via a latching fixture so that when in a latched position they can be brought into contact of the bus terminals in the neighboring device.

Abstract: A beam-splitting/coupling apparatus comprises first and second frame member which each have a contact surface and a beam guide path. An optical filter is provided between the contact surfaces with the front and rear surfaces of the optical filter held by the first and second frame members respectively. The first and second frame members are held in a case by external flexible forces. A beam propagates from the beam guide path of the first frame member to the beam guide path of the second frame member by way of the optical filter. As a result, the optical filter can be installed firmly with ease. In addition, the effect of the installed optical filter on optical performance can be reduced.

Abstract: A housing of a fiber optic connector such as an MT-RJ connector has a greater surface area and ridges for improved handling and grasping. A door is provided on a fiber optic connector socket to block light leakage from the socket. The door is compact and does not interfere with neighboring devices while closed. The connector has a housing that centers the ferrule and keeps it in a position for precise alignment with the opposing ferrule. A pin retainer is designed to allow insertion and removal of alignment pins in the field without the need for removing the connector from the fiber optic, so that male connectors can be connected to female connectors and vice-versa.

Abstract: An assembly comprising a plastic optical fiber socket attachable to three modules in accordance with JIS standards and a plug; the plastic optical fiber socket including a body having a plug inlet port, a port cover mounted to the body so as to be automatically openable, a receptacle mounted to the body for connection with a plastic optical fiber cable, and a tensile retainer engaged with the body for retaining the plastic optical fiber cable; and the plug including a housing, an engagement portion fixed to the housing for engagement with the receptacle, and a beam formed on the housing, the beam made of elastic material or having an elastic structure.

Abstract: An optical coupler and housing arrangement includes a housing portion adapted to receive an optical connector of a fiber optic cable, and further includes an optical coupler portion integrally formed with the housing portion. The optical coupler portion is adapted to transmit optical signals to and from the fiber optic cable. The optical coupler portion has a plurality of optical fibers for transmitting the optical signals. Each of the optical fibers extends from one end surface of the optical coupler portion to another end surface of the optical coupler portion. The housing portion has a recess for receiving the optical connector, with one of the end surfaces of the optical coupler portion forming a back surface of the recess.

Abstract: An optical connector system comprises at least one optical connector (11) provided through a panel (12) such that it is inclined with respect to the vertical direction and a shield cover (20 and 31) provided outside the optical connector. The optical connector system makes the shield easy to make, increases the assembling density, and simplifies the fixing and bending works.

Abstract: A modular and adjustable backplane assembly for providing a fiber-optics backplane interface to a plurality of router cards functioning as a data router is provided. The assembly includes a first portion having a first array of connectors for interfacing with a compatible array of second connectors engaging specific ones of the router cards, and a second portion having a second array of connectors for interfacing with a compatible array of second connectors engaging specific others of the router cards. The mechanics of the assembly enable a moveable attachment with respect to the first and second portions such that they may be positionally adjusted during mounting, and wherein external data paths are provided from individual ones of the connectors to individual others of the connectors by fiber-optic conductors.

Abstract: Front and rear optical fiber connectors (12, 14) can be mated and unmated from the front, while the rear connector and the rear portion (54) of the front connector can be removed for cleaning and replacement from the rear. A jackscrew (30) with a handle (32) at the front, extends through the connectors and has a threaded rear end (34) for engaging a nut (36) on the rear connector. The jackscrew also can be operated from the rear to remove the rear connector for maintenance. A spring (182) urges the jackscrew forwardly, to allow a person to sense when the jackscrew has not engaged the nut. A front connector frame (50) has a vertical divider (200) forming a pair of cavities (62, 63) that receive shaped body elements (54, 55). U-shaped brackets (164, 166) hold a back plate (52) to each connector. Alignment pins (144, 146) are coupled through springs (320) to the rear connector.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a plug connector having a plug housing and a sheath mounted about the plug housing. A receptacle connector receives the plug connector in mated condition. A complementary interengaging first latch is provided between the plug housing of the plug connector and the receptacle connector for holding the connectors in mated condition. A complementary interengaging second latch is provided between the sheath of the plug connector and the receptacle connector for holding the connectors in mated condition.

Abstract: A junction box for a single-tube cable, and particularly an optical fiber cable for the connection of one or several wires or fibers of the cable to one or several wires or fibers of another cable. The box has a hollow support (3) suitable for a tensioned connected cable crossing (C) and a spacer (2) to hold the casing of the axially cut cable spread inside the hollow support (3) to free the cable wires or fibers (F). Application to the installation and maintenance of cable networks is also described.

Abstract: A three dimensional optical circuit featuring an optical manifold for organizing, guiding and protecting individual optical fibers is shown. One aspect of the present invention is a three dimensional manifold which may be constructed using a rapid prototyping process such as, but not limited to, stereolithography (“SLA”), fused deposition modeling (“FDM”), selective laser sintering (“SLS”), and the like. The manifold has a number of input openings in a first ordered arrangement at one end connected by passageways to a number of output openings in a second ordered arrangement at the opposite end. A plurality of optical fibers may be directed through the passageways of the manifold to produce a three dimensional optical circuit such as a shuffle. Moreover, the optical manifold may be used in conjunction with a number of connections or terminations to form a various optical modules. These modules may be configured for rack mounting within enclosures for electrical components.

Abstract: A three dimensional optical circuit featuring an optical manifold for organizing, guiding and protecting individual optical fibers is shown. One aspect of the present invention is a three dimensional manifold which may be constructed using a rapid prototyping process such as, but not limited to, stereolithography (“SLA”), fused deposition modeling (“FDM”), selective laser sintering (“SLS”), and the like. The manifold has a number of input openings in a first ordered arrangement at one end connected by passageways to a number of output openings in a second ordered arrangement at the opposite end. A plurality of optical fibers may be directed through the passageways of the manifold to produce a three dimensional optical circuit such as a shuffle. Moreover, the optical manifold may be used in conjunction with a number of connections or terminations to form a various optical modules. These modules may be configured for rack mounting within enclosures for electrical components.

Abstract: A coupling sleeve is described which contains a sleeve body with a passage opening for accommodating a coupling partner on both ends respectively. An electroconductive shielding plate has a tongue protruding into the passage opening. The tongue is provided with an opening that has a width that matches a cross-section of a coupling partner.

Abstract: A wet-mateable electrical connector which does not use elastomer as a primary seal is provided. The wet-mateable electrical connector includes a female connector body having an internal central cavity and a female metal sealing surface at a forward end and a female contact housing disposed within the internal central cavity. The female contact housing includes a plurality of female contacts. A sliding pin is movably disposed within the internal central cavity. The wet-mateable electrical connector further includes a male contact pin which has a front end for engagement with a front end of the sliding pin. The male contact pin includes a plurality of male contacts, each of which engages with a respective one of the female contacts so as to establish an electrical connection. The male contact pin has a male metal sealing surface which sealingly engages the female sealing surface to form a metal-to-metal seal.

Abstract: An optical coupling system includes a unitary separation-setting member for establishing precise spatial relationships among a microlens array, an array of light sources, and an array of optical fibers. The separation-setting member includes an interior region with a shoulder against which the lens array is positioned. The shoulder is at a precisely controlled distance from a target plane along which the ends of the optical fibers are aligned. The target plane is defined by the front surface of the separation-setting member. Thus, the dimensions of the separation-setting member control the distance of the fiber ends from the microlenses. Moreover, a back surface of the separation-setting member is at a precisely controlled distance from the shoulder, so that when the back surface is rested against a substrate on which the light sources are mounted, the light sources are precisely positioned relative to the microlenses.

Abstract: An underwater connector has a plug unit and a receptacle unit each containing a bladder member having an internal, oil-filled chamber in which a respective contact module is located. Each contact module has an end face having both electrical and optical contacts for contact engagement with corresponding contacts on the other module when the units are releasably mated together in an underwater environment. The bladder members each have a resilient forward end portion with an opening communicating with the respective chamber, and opposing, pivoted jaws in each unit are closed to compress the forward end portion to close and seal the opening when the units are unmated.

Abstract: An apparatus having at least one spring clip disposed on a connector adapter housing for releasably mating with an opening in an enclosure, the housing having fiber optic cables connected to opposed ends of the housing. When connected through an opening in an enclosure, the connector adapter housing maintains alignment of the opposed fiber optic cables for optical communication. The spring clip includes at least one clip member disposed upwardly from the surface of the spring clip. The spring clip is slidably inserted through a groove on at least one surface of the aligned connector housings. For release of the aligned connector housings, the spring clip is manipulated to slide along the groove, to compress the at least one clip member, allowing the housing to be removed from the enclosure opening for separation of the fiber optic cables from optical communication.

Abstract: An apparatus, comprising a removable optical adapter and receptor, which does not require the opening of a box to which the receptor is secured in order to remove the adapter. The adapter has a flange extending outwardly from the adapter body. The receptor is a mounting plate with a first aperture, which is slightly larger than the adapter flange, and a second aperture disposed parallel to the front surface. The receptor is fastened to a box, which contains at least one fiber optic connector. The adapter flange is inserted into the first aperture until it seats on a lip or shoulder adjacent to the second aperture. When the adapter is rotated, the adapter flange engages the second aperture.

Abstract: An optical connector that provides a housing body 21 and a fixed part 22 that are installed so as to hold a backplane 3, and connects an optical connector plug 4b inserted into said housing body 21 via an installation hole in said backplane 3 and another optical connector plug 4a inserted into said housing body 21 from the direction opposite to that of said optical connector plug 4b, wherein flexible claws 25 projecting from both sides of said fixed part 22 engage said housing body 21 via said installation hole 30 in said backplane 3, and thereby said backplane 3 is held between said housing body 21 and said fixed part 22. Simply by adjusting the floating range (amount of floating) of the flexible claws 25 within said installation hole 30 the floating range (amount of floating) of the housing body 21 can be reliably set.

Abstract: A tuning index tool for use in determining the degree of tuning necessary for a tunable optical fiber connector has a first stationary member having a connector adapter affixed thereto and a second movable member within the first member and spring loaded with respect thereto. The second member has a connector adapter affixed thereto axially aligned with the adapter in the first member. The movable member is incrementally rotatable with respect to the stationary member by being pulled against the spring force to disengage the ferrules of connectors in the adapters, which are aligned in a split sleeve. Rotation changes the orientation of the eccentricity vectors of the two connectors, and hence the insertion loss. Measurements of insertion loss are made, and the orientation of the connectors for minimum loss is noted.

Abstract: A universal optical connector adapter that can be used to connect optical connector plugs of the same or different types having ferrules fixed at ends of optical fibers. The universal adapter has first and second housings each having at one end a coupling portion for detachably coupling with an optical connector plug of a given type and on an opposite end a base plate having a reference plane. A cylindrical coupling member is rotatably held inward of the coupling portion of the first housing and incorporates a sleeve for fitting ferrules into opposite sides thereof. A male thread is provided on an outer periphery of the coupling cylindrical member and a female thread is provided in the coupling portion of the second housing on a side opposite to that in which an optical connector plug is coupled. The female thread is removably couplable with the male thread.

Abstract: A housing of a fiber optic connector such as an MT-RJ connector has a greater surface area and ridges for improved handling and grasping. A door is provided on a fiber optic connector socket to block light leakage from the socket. The door is compact and does not interfere with neighboring devices while closed. The connector has a housing that centers the ferrule and keeps it in a position for precise alignment with the opposing ferrule. A pin retainer is designed to allow insertion and removal of alignment pins in the field without the need for removing the connector from the fiber optic, so that male connectors can be connected to female connectors and vice-versa.

Abstract: An underwater connector has a plug and a receptacle unit each having an internal chamber in which a respective contact module is located. Each module has an end face having contacts for engagement with corresponding contacts on the other module when the units are releasably mated together. Each chamber has a resilient forward end with an opening communicating with the respective chamber, and an actuator in each unit compresses the forward end to seal the opening when the units are unmated. As the units are mated, the actuator in one unit is urged rearwardly and the forward end of the chamber in the other unit is urged rearwardly, such that each end opens to permit the module of one unit to pass into the chamber of the other unit, and into engagement with the other module so that all contacts are engaged for communication between the units.

Abstract: The present invention provides an optical interconnection system capable of connecting a plurality of optical array connectors between assemblies. The optical array connectors are arranged to minimize the board real estate occupied by the assembly. Safety features are provided for preventing light from escaping in both the mated and unmated condition.

Abstract: OWG plug connector for a mechanically releasable connection between at least one OWG connector pair. The OWG plug connector has a connector having a first housing with at least one first chamber for accommodating a first OWG connector. The first chamber has a hole at one end. A mating connector is provided which is complementary to the connector and has at least one second chamber for accommodating a second OWG connector. At least two opposite walls of the second chamber are designed as latching arms. The two OWG connectors have end pieces bounded by exit faces. The first OWG connector is mounted without play in the first chamber. The exit face of the first OWG connector is arranged in the hole of the first chamber. The second OWG connector is seated with longitudinal play in the second chamber with the latching arms pressing, by means of latching lugs, the second OWG connector against a second stop of the second chamber.

Abstract: A system is provided for mounting a connecting device to a substrate with relative floating movement therebetween. The system includes a connector housing adapted for mounting on the substrate and including at least one elongated channel in a side of the housing. The channel extends generally perpendicular to the substrate and has an elongated restricted mouth opening at a side thereof. An elongated fastening post is snap-fit into the channel past the restricted mouth thereof to a preload position. A cross-dimension of the channel is larger than a cross-dimension of the fastening post so that the post can float relative to the housing. A fastener engages with the substrate and is operatively associated with the fastening post for tightening the post against the substrate, leaving the connector housing with floating movement relative to the substrate in a direction generally parallel to the substrate.

Abstract: The optical connector comprising a housing (2), a first ferrule section (3) for holding an optical fiber having a damping or filtering function, a second ferrule section (3′) for holding an ordinary optical fiber, and an aligning sleeve (5) for aligning the first and second ferrule sections (3, 3′) for detachable abutment.

Abstract: An optical fiber connector element comprises a connector body (10) which receives an optical fiber (12). The connector body (10) is provided with a bayonet coupling (30) to enable two identical connector elements to be mated to connect optically the optical fibers. The bayonet coupling (30) has two diametrically opposed connection arms (50,52), the arms of one connector fitting in the spacing between the arms of another connector to enable a bayonet connection to be established. An alignment feature (60) is positioned such that when the alignment feature (60) of the one connector and of the other connector are aligned, the arms (50,52) of the one connector are inserted into the spaces (54) between the arms of the other connector with the correct relative positioning to enable the bayonet fitting to be established. This facilitates the assembly of the coupling, which may be required in darkness and in adverse weather conditions when gloves are required.

Abstract: A high density optical connecting block 100 is mounted in a relatively thin, flat panel 10, and is constructed as an array of identical cells 110 that are linked together as a one-piece unit. The cells have a front-to-back depth that is greater than ten millimeters for imparting flexural rigidity to the panel. The array includes at least twelve cells that are arranged in two or more rows and two or more columns. Each cell has a front side that is shaped to receive and interlock with a duplex optical connector 50, and a back side that is shaped to receive and interlock with two simplex optical plugs 20. The duplex connector is a unifying structure that yokes a pair of simplex optical plugs 20-1, 20-2 into a duplex configuration.

Abstract: An optical connector for smoothly making connection with a connecting partner side and releasing this connection is provided. The optical connector has an optical connector housing. The optical connector housing is formed by inserting a slider into a base end wall of an arm side member so as to be freely advanced and retreated. A cam following face is formed on an inner wall face of an arm portion of the arm side member. A claw portion is formed on a tip side of the arm portion. An opening angle driving cam member is connected to a tip side of the slider. A ferrule is arranged between the arm portions on a forward side of the opening angle driving cam member. When the slide is moved backward, the opening angle driving cam member is moved backward and is operated to angularly open the arm portion through the cam following face. This opening angle state is maintained by making the opening angle driving cam member abut on a stationary face of the cam following face.

Abstract: A fiber optic connector having improved alignment and manufacturing characteristics over traditional connectors. A fiber optic connector of the present invention has a first connector ferrule and alignment means for aligning the first connector ferrule with a matching second connector ferrule. The fiber optic connector includes a first connector ferrule including a first mating surface. The mating surface defines at least one receiving cavity, and at least one protruding alignment rod is seated in the cavity and extends from the mating surface. The alignment rod has a diameter D1 and protrudes from the mating surface a protrusion distance p1, wherein p1≦2D1. In an exemplary embodiment the rod has a spherical tip and 0.5D1≦p1≦2D1.

Abstract: A cable management system is provided for a fiber optic connector assembly. The system includes a receptacle and a plurality of fiber optic connector modules received by the receptacle. The modules terminate a plurality of fiber optic cables with lengths of the cables extending away from the rear ends of the modules. A cable management member has an angled cavity within which the cables extend angularly from the rear ends of the modules. Latches are provided between the cable management member and each of the plurality of modules for holding the cable management member in position at the rear ends of the modules.

Abstract: An optical connector housing having arm portions extending from both end sides of the face of the base end side. A space placed between the arm portions is constituted as ferrule accommodation space. An engaging portion which is engaged in an object to be connected is formed at the tip end side of the respective arm portions. A surface of an angle widening drive cam, which widens the arm portions when the ferrule is drawn to the face of the base end side, protrudes from and is formed on the inner wall of the arm portions extending from the position of the rear end face of the ferrule accommodated in the accommodation space to the base end side of the optical connector housing.

Abstract: An optical connector adapter has an optical connection sleeve having a first end portion and a second end portion opposite the first end portion. A sleeve holder has a first cylindrical member having a first through-hole receiving the first end portion of the optical connection sleeve. The sleeve holder is disposed in a tubular housing which has a second cylindrical member having a second through-hole receiving the second end portion of the optical connection sleeve. Engagement members engage the sleeve holder and the housing together in a state that a first end of the first cylindrical member and a first end of the second cylindrical member are abutted against each other. Engagement convex portions project radially inward at respective second ends of the first cylindrical member and the second cylindrical member for regulating movement of the optical connection sleeve in an axial direction.

Abstract: An optical connector that provides a housing body 21 and a fixed part 22 that are installed so as to hold a backplane 3, and connects an optical connector plug 4b inserted into said housing body 21 via an installation hole in backplane 3 and another optical connector plug 4a inserted into said housing body 21 from the direction opposite to that of fixed part 22 engage said housing body 21 via said installation hole 30 in said backplane 3, and thereby said backplane 3 is held between said housing body 21 and said fixed part 22. Simply by adjusting the floating range (amount of floating) of the flexible claws 25 within said installation hole 30 the floating range (amount of floating) of the housing body 21 can be reliably set. Thereby, when the housing body 21 engages the printed board housing, the dimensional error is offset reliably by the floating of the housing body 21, and the engagement is carried out smoothly.

Abstract: A multi-channel fiber optic cable connector is provided for connecting the terminal ends of fiber optic cables utilizing continuous ceramic sleeves to align the adjacent termini of optical fibers included within respective ones of the cables. The continuous ceramic sleeves have internal bores which are slightly larger than the outside diameter of the periphery of the termini, providing a clearance fit between the continuous ceramic sleeves and respective ones of the termini. The termini are independently gimbaled, with gimbal points being disposed distally from respective mating planes between opposing terminal ends of the termini. Floating seal assemblies extend around respective ones of the termini between the mating planes and the gimbal points, and seal between the respective ones of the termini and a connector housing. The floating seal assemblies each include an annular-shaped, floating collar having an aperture through which a respective one of the termini extends.

Abstract: A plurality of different adapters for a fiberoptic termination inspection microscope which permits the microscope to be used with a plurality of cable connectors where each cable connector has one or more cable termini. The purpose of the microscope is to inspect a cable terminus to determine if such is clean and polished in order to insure low attenuation levels. If the cable terminus is dirty or scratched, the cable terminus can be replaced or repaired. An indicator can be used to disclose to the user exactly which cable terminus is being inspected.

Abstract: An adaptor assembly for coupling light guide connectors of varying configurations to a structure housing a source of focused light includes an internal adaptor having an internal optic guide element, a coupling structure, a housing, and a connector locking mechanism. The coupling structure can be inserted into and releasably retained within the structure housing the focused light. A light guide connector is inserted into a light guide receiving channel formed in the housing and is releasably retained therein by the connector locking mechanism. An internal optic guide element extends through the coupling structure to transmit focused light from the source of focused light to the light guide connector inserted into the connector-receiving channel. The housing includes heat dissipating elements to facilitate dissipation of heat generated at the interface between the optic guide element and the light guide of the connector.