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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 05, 2005
Filed:
May. 27, 2003
Barbara Grzegorzewska, Chicago, IL (US);
Igor Grois, Northbrook, IL (US);
Yuriy Belenkiy, Niles, IL (US);
Barbara Grzegorzewska, Chicago, IL (US);
Igor Grois, Northbrook, IL (US);
Yuriy Belenkiy, Niles, IL (US);
Molex Incorporated, Lisle, IL (US);
Abstract
A fiber optic connector assembly includes an outer connector housing defining an optic axis. An inner optical fiber plug is mounted in the housing for limited axial movement therein and for rotational movement angularly of the axis. An indexing or locking mechanism is provided between the plug and the housing to hold the plug in selected rotational positions of adjustment angular of the optic axis. Axial movement of the plug within and relative to the housing is effective to disengage the lock or indexing mechanism and allow rotation of the plug. A retainer is selectively movable into engagement with the plug to prevent axial movement of the plug and, thereby, prevent disengagement of the lock or indexing mechanism, thereby fixing the rotational position of the adjustment of the plug.