HK1054591A1 - Duplex connector for optical fiber plug-in connectors and duplex plug - Google Patents

Duplex connector for optical fiber plug-in connectors and duplex plug

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Publication number
HK1054591A1
HK1054591A1 HK03106839A HK03106839A HK1054591A1 HK 1054591 A1 HK1054591 A1 HK 1054591A1 HK 03106839 A HK03106839 A HK 03106839A HK 03106839 A HK03106839 A HK 03106839A HK 1054591 A1 HK1054591 A1 HK 1054591A1
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Prior art keywords
duplex
plug
connectors
optical fiber
connector
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HK03106839A
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Eberhard Kahle
Detlev Thalemann
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Adc Gmbh
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    • GPHYSICS
    • G02OPTICS
    • G02BOPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/24Coupling light guides
    • G02B6/36Mechanical coupling means
    • G02B6/38Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
    • GPHYSICS
    • G02OPTICS
    • G02BOPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/24Coupling light guides
    • G02B6/36Mechanical coupling means
    • G02B6/38Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
    • G02B6/3807Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs
    • G02B6/3873Connectors using guide surfaces for aligning ferrule ends, e.g. tubes, sleeves, V-grooves, rods, pins, balls
    • G02B6/3874Connectors using guide surfaces for aligning ferrule ends, e.g. tubes, sleeves, V-grooves, rods, pins, balls using tubes, sleeves to align ferrules
    • G02B6/3878Connectors using guide surfaces for aligning ferrule ends, e.g. tubes, sleeves, V-grooves, rods, pins, balls using tubes, sleeves to align ferrules comprising a plurality of ferrules, branching and break-out means
    • G02B6/3879Linking of individual connector plugs to an overconnector, e.g. using clamps, clips, common housings comprising several individual connector plugs

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Optics & Photonics (AREA)
  • Mechanical Coupling Of Light Guides (AREA)
  • Details Of Connecting Devices For Male And Female Coupling (AREA)
  • Connector Housings Or Holding Contact Members (AREA)
HK03106839A 2000-04-18 2003-09-23 Duplex connector for optical fiber plug-in connectors and duplex plug HK1054591A1 (en)

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DE10019104A DE10019104C2 (de) 2000-04-18 2000-04-18 Duplexverbinder für Glasfasersteckverbinder
PCT/EP2001/003233 WO2001079904A2 (de) 2000-04-18 2001-03-21 Duplexverbinder für glasfasersteckverbinder

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EP (1) EP1275022B1 (sl)
JP (1) JP2004501383A (sl)
KR (1) KR20020087965A (sl)
CN (1) CN1225663C (sl)
AR (1) AR029060A1 (sl)
AT (1) ATE398784T1 (sl)
AU (2) AU6379701A (sl)
BR (1) BR0110109A (sl)
CA (1) CA2403634A1 (sl)
CY (1) CY1108357T1 (sl)
DE (2) DE10019104C2 (sl)
DK (1) DK1275022T3 (sl)
EG (1) EG22413A (sl)
ES (1) ES2307620T3 (sl)
HK (1) HK1054591A1 (sl)
IL (2) IL151822A0 (sl)
MX (1) MXPA02010282A (sl)
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NO (1) NO20024958L (sl)
PL (1) PL200271B1 (sl)
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RU (1) RU2247415C2 (sl)
SA (1) SA01220168B1 (sl)
SI (1) SI1275022T1 (sl)
WO (1) WO2001079904A2 (sl)

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