Multiports and other devices having optical connection ports with securing features and methods of making the same
AssigneeCorning Research & Development Corporation
InventorJoel Christopher Rosson
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Abstract
Devices such as multiports comprising connection ports with associated securing features and methods for making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the device comprises a shell, at least one connection port, and at least one securing feature. The at least one connection port is disposed on the multiport with the at least one connection port comprising an optical connector opening extending from an outer surface of the multiport to a cavity of the multiport and defining a connection port passageway. The at least one securing feature is associated with the connection port passageway, and is biased by a resilient member.
Claims37
A multiport for making an optical connection, comprising:
- a shell defining a cavity;
- at least one connection port being a portion of the shell and comprises an optical connector opening extending from an outer surface of the multiport into the cavity of the multiport and defining a connection port passageway;
- at least one optical fiber disposed within the cavity and routed to the at least one connection port;
- at least one securing feature being associated with the connection port passageway, wherein the at least one securing feature translates from a retain position to an open position as an external fiber optic connector is inserted into the at least one connection port for making the optical connection and the at least one securing feature moves to the open position when the at least one securing feature translates transversely to the at least one connection port;
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- at least one securing feature resilient member for biasing a portion of the at least one securing feature.
A multiport for making optical connections comprising:
- a shell defining a cavity;
- at least one connection port being a portion of the shell and comprising an optical connector opening extending from an outer surface of the multiport into the cavity and defining a connection port passageway;
- at least one optical fiber disposed within the cavity and routed to the at least one connection port;
- at least one modular adapter sub-assembly disposed within the shell;
- at least one securing feature capable of translating being associated with the at least one connection port passageway, and a portion of the at least one securing feature comprises a bore, wherein the at least one securing feature translates from a retain position to an open position as an external fiber optic connector is inserted into the at least one connection port for making the optical connection and the at least one securing feature moves to the open position when the at least one securing feature translates transversely to the at least one connection port.
A multiport for making optical connections comprising:
- a shell defining a cavity;
- at least one connection port being a portion of the shell and comprising an optical connector opening extending from an outer surface of the multiport into the cavity and defining a connection port passageway;
- at least one optical fiber disposed within the cavity and routed to the at least one connection port;
- at least one modular adapter sub-assembly disposed within the shell;
- at least one securing feature capable of translating being associated with the at least one connection port passageway, and the at least one securing feature comprises an actuator and a securing member, wherein the securing member comprises a bore and a locking feature, wherein the at least one securing feature translates from a retain position to an open position as a an external fiber optic connector is inserted into the at least one connection port and the at least one securing feature moves to the open position when the at least one securing feature translates transversely to the at least one connection port.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.