WO2006076061A3 - Multi fiber optical interconnect system, with push-push type insertion/withdrawal mechanism, mt-type connector and shuttered adapter and method for using same - Google Patents

Multi fiber optical interconnect system, with push-push type insertion/withdrawal mechanism, mt-type connector and shuttered adapter and method for using same Download PDF

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WO2006076061A3
WO2006076061A3 PCT/US2005/038013 US2005038013W WO2006076061A3 WO 2006076061 A3 WO2006076061 A3 WO 2006076061A3 US 2005038013 W US2005038013 W US 2005038013W WO 2006076061 A3 WO2006076061 A3 WO 2006076061A3
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Toshio Suzuki
Gregory Bunin
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Adamant Kogyo Co
Illum Technologies Inc
Toshio Suzuki
Gregory Bunin
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Priority claimed from US11/155,360 external-priority patent/US7261472B2/en
Priority claimed from US11/166,556 external-priority patent/US7284912B2/en
Application filed by Adamant Kogyo Co, Illum Technologies Inc, Toshio Suzuki, Gregory Bunin filed Critical Adamant Kogyo Co
Priority to CA002594549A priority Critical patent/CA2594549A1/en
Priority to EP05821042A priority patent/EP1849031A2/en
Priority to JP2007550358A priority patent/JP4792043B2/en
Publication of WO2006076061A2 publication Critical patent/WO2006076061A2/en
Publication of WO2006076061A3 publication Critical patent/WO2006076061A3/en

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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/24—Coupling light guides
    • G02B6/36—Mechanical coupling means
    • G02B6/38—Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
    • G02B6/3807—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs
    • G02B6/381—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs of the ferrule type, e.g. fibre ends embedded in ferrules, connecting a pair of fibres
    • G02B6/3825—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs of the ferrule type, e.g. fibre ends embedded in ferrules, connecting a pair of fibres with an intermediate part, e.g. adapter, receptacle, linking two plugs
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/24—Coupling light guides
    • G02B6/36—Mechanical coupling means
    • G02B6/38—Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
    • G02B6/3807—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs
    • G02B6/3833—Details of mounting fibres in ferrules; Assembly methods; Manufacture
    • G02B6/3847—Details of mounting fibres in ferrules; Assembly methods; Manufacture with means preventing fibre end damage, e.g. recessed fibre surfaces
    • G02B6/3849—Details of mounting fibres in ferrules; Assembly methods; Manufacture with means preventing fibre end damage, e.g. recessed fibre surfaces using mechanical protective elements, e.g. caps, hoods, sealing membranes
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/24—Coupling light guides
    • G02B6/36—Mechanical coupling means
    • G02B6/38—Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
    • G02B6/3807—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs
    • G02B6/3873—Connectors using guide surfaces for aligning ferrule ends, e.g. tubes, sleeves, V-grooves, rods, pins, balls
    • G02B6/3885—Multicore or multichannel optical connectors, i.e. one single ferrule containing more than one fibre, e.g. ribbon type
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/24—Coupling light guides
    • G02B6/36—Mechanical coupling means
    • G02B6/38—Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
    • G02B6/3807—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs
    • G02B6/389—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs characterised by the method of fastening connecting plugs and sockets, e.g. screw- or nut-lock, snap-in, bayonet type
    • G02B6/3893—Push-pull type, e.g. snap-in, push-on
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/24—Coupling light guides
    • G02B6/36—Mechanical coupling means
    • G02B6/38—Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
    • G02B6/3807—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs
    • G02B6/381—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs of the ferrule type, e.g. fibre ends embedded in ferrules, connecting a pair of fibres
    • G02B6/3818—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs of the ferrule type, e.g. fibre ends embedded in ferrules, connecting a pair of fibres of a low-reflection-loss type
    • G02B6/3821—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs of the ferrule type, e.g. fibre ends embedded in ferrules, connecting a pair of fibres of a low-reflection-loss type with axial spring biasing or loading means
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/24—Coupling light guides
    • G02B6/36—Mechanical coupling means
    • G02B6/38—Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
    • G02B6/3807—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs
    • G02B6/3887—Anchoring optical cables to connector housings, e.g. strain relief features
    • G02B6/38875—Protection from bending or twisting
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/24—Coupling light guides
    • G02B6/36—Mechanical coupling means
    • G02B6/38—Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
    • G02B6/3807—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs
    • G02B6/3887—Anchoring optical cables to connector housings, e.g. strain relief features
    • G02B6/3888—Protection from over-extension or over-compression

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  • Mechanical Coupling Of Light Guides (AREA)

Abstract

An optical fiber interconnect system comprising a connector for carrying an array of optical fibers along a longitudinal axis. The adapter comprises a push-push coupling mechanism configured to receive and couple with the connector upon application of a first pushing force to the connector. The connector is disengaged and may be withdrawn from the adapter upon application of a second pushing force upon the connector. The pushing forces can be applied at a pushing region by using a stylus member. Spring-biased automatic shutters are included in the adapter to provide protection against dust and other contaminants, as well as eye injuries, when only one of the connectors is inserted in the adapter. The release mechanism that disengages the connector and adapter facilitates the handling of a small connector. When the release is operated, the separation of the connector and adapter is initiated actively without the need of a strong pull.
PCT/US2005/038013 2005-01-12 2005-10-20 Multi fiber optical interconnect system, with push-push type insertion/withdrawal mechanism, mt-type connector and shuttered adapter and method for using same WO2006076061A2 (en)

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CA002594549A CA2594549A1 (en) 2005-01-12 2005-10-20 Multi fiber optical interconnect system, with push-push type insertion/withdrawal mechanism, mt-type connector and shuttered adapter and method for using same
EP05821042A EP1849031A2 (en) 2005-01-12 2005-10-20 Multi fiber optical interconnect system, with push-push type insertion/withdrawal mechanism, mt-type connector and shuttered adapter and method for using same
JP2007550358A JP4792043B2 (en) 2005-01-12 2005-10-20 Multi-core optical fiber interconnection system comprising push-push insertion / extraction mechanism, MT connector, and adapter with shutter, and method of use thereof

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US3630605A 2005-01-12 2005-01-12
US11/036,306 2005-01-12
US11/155,360 US7261472B2 (en) 2005-01-12 2005-06-17 Ultra-small, form factor single fiber optical interconnect system, with push-push type insertion/withdrawal mechanism and shuttered modular connector and shuttered adapter and method for using same
US11/155,360 2005-06-17
US11/166,556 2005-06-24
US11/166,556 US7284912B2 (en) 2005-01-12 2005-06-24 Multi fiber optical interconnect system, with push—push type insertion/withdrawal mechanism, MT-type connector and shuttered adapter and method for using same

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