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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 10, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 15, 2009
Michael DE Jong, Colleyville, TX (US);
Paul X. Devereaux, Dallas, TX (US);
Ashley W. Jones, Denton, TX (US);
Ronald L. Mudd, Coppell, TX (US);
Michael de Jong, Colleyville, TX (US);
Paul X. Devereaux, Dallas, TX (US);
Ashley W. Jones, Denton, TX (US);
Ronald L. Mudd, Coppell, TX (US);
Corning Cable Systems LLC, Hickory, NC (US);
Abstract
Push-pull fiber optic connectors and cable assemblies having a latch that is actuated by a cam surface are disclosed. The fiber optic connectors include a ferrule and a housing having the latch. A shroud fits over a portion of the housing and allows the craft to grab the shroud and push the shroud and hence the fiber optic connector into a suitable adapter or the like. Likewise, the craft can grab the shroud and pull on the same to remove the fiber optic connector out of the adapter or the like. The cam surface is disposed on a decoupling member, wherein the decoupling member is attached to the shroud so the components can move together. Methods of making the push-pull fiber optic connector are also disclosed.