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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 31, 2001
Filed:
Oct. 15, 1998
Molex Incorporated, Lisle, IL (US);
Abstract
A system for maintaining a pair of fiber optic connectors in a side-by-side relation with float therebetween, along with a method of fabricating the connectors. A first connector housing is provided for receiving a first optical fiber plug, and including a first latch molded integrally with the first connector housing. A second connector housing is provided for receiving a second optical fiber plug. A latch member is mounted on the second connector housing in loose engagement therewith and includes a second latch for interengagement with the first latch on the first connector housing. Therefore, the connector housings are held in a side-by-side relationship with float therebetween provided by the loosely engaged latch member.