Dust protector with cleaning function for fiber optic connector

A dust protector of a fiber optic connector, comprising:

• a dust cap, comprising
• a frame for covering the fiber optic connector, the frame comprising a front surface and a rear end, wherein the rear end faces the fiber optic connector;
• a cylinder protruding from the front surface of the frame;
• and
• two covers connected to the frame, wherein the covers are configured to flip toward or away from the frame;
• and
• a cleaning component covering the cylinder, wherein the cleaning component is to clean the fiber optic connector;
• wherein the covers, when flipped toward the frame, couple together to cover and therefore protect the cleaning component from contamination, and the covers, when flipped away from the frame, open and expose the cleaning component so that it can directly contact the fiber optic connector and clean it.

A dust protector of a fiber optic connector, comprising:

• a dust cap, comprising
• a frame for covering the fiber optic connector, the frame comprising a front surface and a rear end, wherein the rear end faces the fiber optic connector;
• a trough disposed on the front surface of the frame;
• and
• a cover connected to the frame, wherein the cover is configured to flip toward or away from the frame;
• and
• a jelly adhesive filled in the trough, wherein the jelly adhesive is for cleaning the fiber optic connector;
• wherein the cover is closed to protect the jelly adhesive from contamination, and the cover is flipped open to expose the jelly adhesive for directly contacting with the fiber optic connector.