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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 13, 2004
Filed:
Feb. 19, 2002
Bryan D. Cull, Allen, TX (US);
Fiber Systems International, Allen, TX (US);
Abstract
A hybrid electro-optic connector ( ) has an insert ( ), a rear seal body ( ) and a centrally disposed support member ( ) which extends between the insert ( ) and the rear seal body ( ). The insert ( ) has a rearwardly open recess ( ) which is configured for receiving the support member ( ). The support member ( ) is formed of non-conductive plastic, and has a forward end defining a shank ( ) and a retainer ring ( ). The retainer ring ( ) and the recess ( ) in the insert ( ) have mating profiles ( ) which are configured for aligning to receive and retain optical termini ( ), alignment sleeves ( ) and electrical contacts ( ) in fixed positions within the insert ( ). The insert ( ) is formed of conductive plastic, and a forward housing ( ) of the connector ( ) is formed of a non-conductive plastic, which is over molded to the insert ( ).