Multiports having connection ports with associated securing features and methods of making the same

A multiport for providing an optical connection, comprising:

• a shell comprising a first end having a first opening leading to a cavity;
• a connection port insert comprising a body having a front face and a plurality of connection ports each comprising an optical connector opening extending from the front face into the connection port insert with a connection port passageway extending through part of the connection port insert to a rear portion, wherein the connection port insert is sized so that at least a portion of the connection port insert fits into the first opening and the cavity of the shell and defines a connector mating plane that is disposed within the cavity of the shell when the multiport is assembled;
• a plurality of optical fibers disposed within the cavity of the shell and being routed from the plurality of connection ports toward an input connection port disposed on the connection port insert for optical communication at the input connection port of the multiport;
• a sealing element disposed between the connection port insert and the shell for weatherproofing the multiport;
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• a plurality of securing features each being associated with a respective connection port, and each securing feature comprising one or more components with at least one component translating for releasing or securing the external fiber optic connector to the multiport at the respective connection port, wherein each securing feature excludes threaded portions or features for securing a bayonet.

A multiport for providing an optical connection, comprising:

• a shell comprising a first end having a first opening leading to a cavity;
• a connection port insert comprising a body having a front face and at least one connection port comprising an optical connector opening extending from the front face into the connection port insert with a connection port passageway extending through part of the connection port insert to a rear portion, wherein the connection port insert is sized so that at least a portion of the connection port insert fits into the first opening and the cavity of the shell,
• wherein the connection port insert comprises a sealing location disposed a first distance from the front face and a connector mating plane disposed within the cavity of the shell at a second distance from the front face with the second distance being greater that the first distance when the multiport is assembled;
• at least one optical fiber disposed within the cavity of the shell and being routed from the at least one connection port toward an input connection port within the shell;
• at least one rear connector in communication with the at least one connection port passageway from the rear portion, wherein the at least one rear connector is associated with the at least one optical fiber;
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• at least one securing feature installed in the connection port insert and associated with the at least one connection port, and the at least one securing feature comprising one or more components with at least one component translating for releasing or securing the external fiber optic connector to the multiport at the at least one connection port, wherein the at least one securing feature excludes threaded portions or features for securing a bayonet.