US7325980B2
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Duplex style fiber optic connector interface assembly
Assignee: Commscope EMEA Ltd
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Filing: 2005-08-26
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Granted: 2008-02-05
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Expires: 2025-08-26
Abstract
Abstract A yoke member is provided for selective insertion into a passage of a first-half housing portion of a connector interface assembly, wherein the first-half housing portion is selectively matable with a complementary second-half housing portion. The yoke member includes a base wall; a pair of side walls; and an intermediate wall disposed between the side walls. The base wall, the pair of side walls and the intermediate wall define a pair of channels. A fiber optic connector is selectively positionable within each channel of the yoke member.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul John Pepe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:30
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; G02B6/3891; G02B6/3893
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A connector interface assembly for fiber optic cabling, the connector interface assembly comprising: a first-half housing portion including a central body portion defining a passage therethrough; a second-half housing portion connectable to the first-half housing portion, the second-half housing portion including a body defining a passage therethrough, the body being configured and dimensioned for receiving the central body portion of the first-half housing portion therein; and a duplex connector assembly operatively supportable in the passage of the central body portion of the first-half housing portion, the duplex connector assembly including a pair of fiber optic connectors, each connector including a connector body and being configured and adapted to terminate a fiber optic cable, wherein a distal end portion of the fiber optic connectors is receivable in a corresponding complementary connector receptacle provided in the second-half housing portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A connector interface assembly for fiber optic cabling, the connector interface assembly comprising: a first-half housing portion including a central body portion defining a passage therethrough; a second-half housing portion connectable to the first-half housing portion, the second-half housing portion including a body defining a passage therethrough, the body being configured and dimensioned for receiving the central body portion of the first-half housing portion therein; and a duplex connector assembly operatively supportable in the passage of the central body portion of the first-half housing portion, the duplex connector assembly including a pair of fiber optic connectors, each connector including a connector body and being configured and adapted to terminate a fiber optic cable, wherein a distal end portion of the fiber optic connectors is receivable in a corresponding complementary connector receptacle provided in the second-half housing portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
The connector interface assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the duplex connector assembly comprises a yoke member configured and adapted to selectively support the pair of fiber optic connectors, the yoke member includes a pair of channels each configured and dimensioned to selectively receive a fiber optic connector therein in a snap-fit engagement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The connector interface assembly according to claim 2 , wherein at least a portion of the yoke member is positionable in the passage of the central body portion of the first-half housing portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The connector interface assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the fiber optic connectors are LC connectors.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The connector interface assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the body of the second-half housing portion comprises a cylindrical shape.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
The connector interface assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising: a coupler operatively supported on the second-half housing portion; and a connector receptacle operatively supported in the coupler, wherein a first end of the connector receptacle is configured and adapted to receive the fiber optic connectors therein upon mating of the first-half and second-half housing portions to one another.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The connector interface assembly according to claim 6 , wherein the first end of the connector receptacle is disposed within the passage of the second-half housing portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The connector interface assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the first-half and second-half housing portions connect in a bayonet-type arrangement.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
107 words
In an improved connector interface assembly for fiber optic cabling, wherein the connector interface assembly includes a first-half housing portion connectable with a complementary second-half housing portion, and wherein the first-half housing portion includes a central body portion defining a passage therethrough and the second-half housing portion includes a body defining a passage therethrough, the improvement comprising: a yoke member configured and adapted to support a pair of fiber optic connectors, and configured and adapted for insertion into the passage of the central body portion, wherein at least a portion of the yoke member is positionable in the passage of the body of the second-half housing portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
107 words
In an improved connector interface assembly for fiber optic cabling, wherein the connector interface assembly includes a first-half housing portion connectable with a complementary second-half housing portion, and wherein the first-half housing portion includes a central body portion defining a passage therethrough and the second-half housing portion includes a body defining a passage therethrough, the improvement comprising: a yoke member configured and adapted to support a pair of fiber optic connectors, and configured and adapted for insertion into the passage of the central body portion, wherein at least a portion of the yoke member is positionable in the passage of the body of the second-half housing portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
56 words
The connector interface assembly according to claim 9 , further comprising: a duplex connector assembly insertable into the passage of the central body portion, the duplex connector assembly including: the yoke member; and a pair of fiber optic connectors, each connector including a connector body and being configured and adapted to terminate a fiber optic cable.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
The connector interface assembly according to claim 9 , wherein the yoke member includes a pair of channels each configured and dimensioned to receive a fiber optic connector therein in a snap-fit engagement.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
The connector interface assembly according to claim 9 , wherein a distal end portion of the fiber optic connectors is receivable in a corresponding complementary connector receptacle of the second-half housing portion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
The connector interface assembly according to claim 9 , wherein the yoke member engages the passage of the central body portion in a snap-fit type engagement.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The connector interface assembly according to claim 9 , wherein the fiber optic connectors are LC connectors.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
63 words
The connector interface assembly according to claim 9 , wherein the yoke member includes: a base wall; a pair of side walls; and an intermediate wall disposed between the side walls, wherein the base wall, the pair of side walls and the intermediate wall define a pair of channels, wherein a fiber optic connector is positionable within each channel of the yoke member.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
28 words
The connector interface assembly according to claim 15 , wherein the side walls and the intermediate wall each include a rib for snap-fit engaging the fiber optic connector.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
41 words
The connector interface assembly according to claim 15 , wherein the intermediate wall includes a stabilizer provided at an upper end thereof for engaging a complementary recess formed in the passage of the central body portion of the first-half housing portion.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
41 words
The connector interface assembly according to claim 15 , wherein a recess is provided in the base wall of the yoke member for snap-fit engaging a detent formed in the passage of the central body portion of the first-half housing portion.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
84 words
A yoke member for insertion into a passage of a first-half housing portion of a connector interface assembly, the first-half housing portion being matable with a complementary second-half housing portion, the yoke member comprising: a base wall; a pair of side walls; and a single intermediate wall disposed between the side walls, wherein the base wall, the pair of side walls and the intermediate wall define a pair of channels, wherein a fiber optic connector is positionable within each channel of the yoke member.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
84 words
A yoke member for insertion into a passage of a first-half housing portion of a connector interface assembly, the first-half housing portion being matable with a complementary second-half housing portion, the yoke member comprising: a base wall; a pair of side walls; and a single intermediate wall disposed between the side walls, wherein the base wall, the pair of side walls and the intermediate wall define a pair of channels, wherein a fiber optic connector is positionable within each channel of the yoke member.
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