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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 31, 1994
Filed:
May. 20, 1993
Michael S Beard, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Curtis Puetz, Apple Valley, MN (US);
James W Conroy, Prior Lake, MN (US);
ADC Telecommunications, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
An adapter for holding two fiber optic connectors in coaxial alignment. The connectors include a generally cylindrical ferrule having an axial bore and a ferrule holder having means for retaining the ferrule and a raised ridge located on its outer surface. The connector further includes a grip housing having an axial bore in which the ferrule holder is located. The grip housing also includes a cut out through which the raised ridge of the ferrule holder is exposed. The adapter comprises a unitary main body having an axial bore connecting a first opening and a second opening. The axial cavity is sized to receive an inner housing. The inner housing has at least one retaining clip which is located exterior to an axial chamber within the inner housing. The retaining clip includes means to releasably lock the raised ridge of the ferrule holder in place when said connector is inserted into the axial cavity of the adapter.