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Multi-channel optical fiber connector

  • US 5,159,654 A
  • Filed: 10/25/1991
  • Issued: 10/27/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/25/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A multi-fiber connector assembly for interfacing a plurality of optical fibers in aligned pairs to facilitate the transmission of signals therethrough, the assembly comprisinga receptacle body having a connector recess therein, a fiber guide recess therein, and a locking member recess therein,a fiber guide secured in the fiber guide recess with a plurality of transmission optical fibers mounted thereto,a connector body removably securable in the connector recess with a plurality of sensing optical fibers mounted thereto, anda locking member movably mounted in the locking recess and movable to contact and urge the connector body into a position in the connector recess so that each of the sensing fibers is paired adjacent one of the transmission fibers and adjacent ends of each fiber pair are aligned for signal transmission therethrough.

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