G - Physics – 02 – B
Patent
G - Physics
02
B
88/97.3
G02B 6/26 (2006.01) B08B 1/00 (2006.01) G02B 6/38 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 1245490
ABSTRACT. There is described a fiber optic connector. Within the fiber optics it is a problem that contacts may be contaminated, for example by dust and dirt so that the light transmission becomes poor. Each of the two con- nector parts (2, 3) in the arrangement is provided with a cover (4, 5) which in the disconnected condition of the connector protects the interfaces in the light path (1a, 1b) and which during mating of the contact parts (2, 3) for mutual coupling between these, is adapted to be displaced in order that the interfaces be exposed and that a continuous light path is established through the connector. Each cover (4, 5) has a wiper element (6a, 6b) adapted to clean the corresponding interface when the cover is displaced. Preferably each connector part has a separate fiber holder which suitably is suspended in a movable manner. The location of the light path in the side-wall of the connector leads to particularly good possibilities for protection and cleaning. A main use of the arrangement is for detachable connections and for interconnections in fiber optic systems, in particular in regions with contamination, for example for military applications and on offshore installations.
476619
Fetherstonhaugh & Co.
Sintef
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