Springless push/pull fiber optic connector
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1. A fiber optic connector comprising:
- a housing having a proximal end and a distal end;
the proximal end top surface comprises a width-wise recess configured to receiving a securing device therein, said securing device is placed within an adapter receptacle;
a raised portion of top surface forces up a middle arm of securing device;
said middle arm forces up at least one outer aim as connector is inserted into adapter receptacle;
said middle arm pushes forward on a chamfered surface formed as part of said recess; and
wherein upon completed insertion middle arm biases push/pull tab forward without use of a secondary spring.
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Abstract
A fiber optic connector having a push/pull tab where the tab is biased forward by a middle arm pushing on a chamfered surface of a widthwise recess without the use of a secondary spring to push forward the push/pull tab into said hook. The hook secures said connector in an adapter receptacle.
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1. A fiber optic connector comprising:
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a housing having a proximal end and a distal end; the proximal end top surface comprises a width-wise recess configured to receiving a securing device therein, said securing device is placed within an adapter receptacle; a raised portion of top surface forces up a middle arm of securing device; said middle arm forces up at least one outer aim as connector is inserted into adapter receptacle; said middle arm pushes forward on a chamfered surface formed as part of said recess; and wherein upon completed insertion middle arm biases push/pull tab forward without use of a secondary spring. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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