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MULTIPORT ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING A MODULAR ADAPTER SUPPORT ARRAY

  • US 20200158962A1
  • Filed: 11/16/2018
  • Published: 05/21/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/16/2018
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A multiport assembly comprising:

  • a shell defining a cavity positioned within the shell, the shell extending between a front end and a rear end positioned opposite the front end in a longitudinal direction;

    a plurality of optical adapter assemblies positioned within the cavity of the shell, the plurality of optical adapter assemblies structurally configured to receive, align, and optically couple dissimilar optical connectors;

    a modular adapter support array engaged with the plurality of optical adapter assemblies and positioned within the cavity, the modular adapter support array defining a plurality of adapter passageways extending through the modular adapter support array in the longitudinal direction, wherein each adapter passageway of the plurality of adapter passageways extends around at least a portion of a corresponding optical adapter assembly of the plurality of optical adapter assemblies; and

    a plurality of optical connector ports positioned at the front end of the shell and defining respective connector insertion paths extending inward from the plurality of optical connector ports toward the cavity of the shell, the connector insertion paths configured to enable optical connectors to access the plurality of optical adapter assemblies engaged with the modular adapter support array.

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