US6799898B2
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Optical connector assembly with a low profile
Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd
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Filing: 2002-12-10
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Granted: 2004-10-05
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Expires: 2022-12-10
Abstract
Abstract An optical connector assembly ( 2 ) has two optical connectors ( 3 ) and a combiner ( 5 ). Each optical connector has a connector body ( 30 ) with an angled latching arm ( 4 ) formed on the connector body. The latching arm has a fixed end ( 41 ) on the connector body and a free distal end. A groove ( 430 ) is defined on the distal end. The combiner has a combiner body ( 6 ) holding the optical connectors and a cantilevered trigger arm ( 7 ). The trigger arm has a fixed end on the combiner body and a free distal end. A rod ( 72 ) is formed on the distal end of the trigger arm, and is received in the grooves of the optical connectors.
Inventors
- 👤 Yung Chang Cheng
- 👤 Chung Hsin Mou
- 👤 Nan Tsung Huang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:57
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/36; G02B6/38; G02B6/3807; G02B6/3873; G02B6/3874; G02B6/3878; G02B6/3879; G02B6/389; G02B6/3893
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
An optical connector assembly comprising: two optical connectors, wherein each of the optical connectors comprises a connector body with an angled latching arm formed on the connector body, the latching arm further comprising a fixed end on the connector body and a free distal end, a groove being defined through the distal end; and a combiner comprising a combiner body holding the optical connectors and a cantilevered trigger arm, the trigger arm further comprising a fixed end on the combiner body and a free distal end, a rod being formed on the distal end of the trigger arm; wherein the rod is received in the grooves of the latching arms.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
An optical connector assembly comprising: two optical connectors, wherein each of the optical connectors comprises a connector body with an angled latching arm formed on the connector body, the latching arm further comprising a fixed end on the connector body and a free distal end, a groove being defined through the distal end; and a combiner comprising a combiner body holding the optical connectors and a cantilevered trigger arm, the trigger arm further comprising a fixed end on the combiner body and a free distal end, a rod being formed on the distal end of the trigger arm; wherein the rod is received in the grooves of the latching arms.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The optical connector assembly as described in claim 1 , wherein each of the optical connectors further comprises a ferrule extending outwardly from a first end of the connector body and a boot being attachable on a second end of the connector body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The optical connector assembly as described in claim 1 , wherein each latching arm further comprises a first portion extending slantways from the fixed end and a second portion substantially parallel to the corresponding connector body, and the first and second portions are joined at an obtuse angle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The optical connector assembly as described in claim 1 , wherein the latching arm extends slantways at a shallow angle from an outer surface of the corresponding connector body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The optical connector assembly as described in claim 2 , wherein the connector body is elongated in shape.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The optical connector assembly as described in claim 5 , wherein the connector body further comprises a protrusion extending from an outer surface of the connector body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The optical connector assembly as described in claim 6 , wherein the protrusion and the boot of the optical connector cooperate to position the combiner therebetween.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
74 words
The optical connector assembly as described in claim 1 , wherein the groove of each optical connector comprises an entrance aperture and a receiving slot in communication with the entrance aperture, wherein the entrance aperture allows entrance of the rod into the receiving slot, and wherein the entrance aperture is constricted so as to prevent the rod from coming out of the groove accidentally, and the rod is slideably received in the receiving slot.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The optical connector assembly as described in claim 1 , wherein the combiner body defines two openings therein, each for receiving one of the optical connectors therein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The optical connector assembly as described in claim 9 , wherein the openings of the combiner body are rectangular in shape.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The optical connector assembly as described in claim 10 , wherein two slots are defined through two respective side walls of the combiner body.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The optical connector assembly as described in claim 11 , wherein each slot is in communication with a corresponding opening.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The optical connector assembly as described in claim 1 , wherein the trigger arm extends slantways from the combiner body.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The optical connector assembly as described in claim 13 , wherein the trigger arm further comprises a serrated outer surface for manual pressing.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
The optical connector assembly as described in claim 14 , wherein the trigger arm is T-shaped.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
The optical connector assembly as described in claim 15 , wherein the rod extends laterally on the distal end of the trigger arm.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
85 words
A connector assembly with latching, comprising: at least one connector having a connector body with a deflectable latching arm integrally extending rearwardly from a front edge region thereof and terminated with a first distal end; and a fastener located at a rear portion of said connector body with a deflectable cantilever trigger arm integrally extending forwardly from a rear edge region thereof and terminated with a second distal end; wherein said first distal end and said second distal end are pivotally assembled with each other.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
85 words
A connector assembly with latching, comprising: at least one connector having a connector body with a deflectable latching arm integrally extending rearwardly from a front edge region thereof and terminated with a first distal end; and a fastener located at a rear portion of said connector body with a deflectable cantilever trigger arm integrally extending forwardly from a rear edge region thereof and terminated with a second distal end; wherein said first distal end and said second distal end are pivotally assembled with each other.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
18 words
The connector assembly as described in claim 17 , wherein said fastener is discrete from said connector body.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
26 words
The connector assembly as described in claim 18 , wherein there are two said connectors, and said two connectors are commonly pivotally assembled to said fastener.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
36 words
The connector assembly as described in claim 19 , wherein the rear portion of the connector body of each of said two connectors are enclosed by said fastener so that said fastener functions as a combiner.
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