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Fiber optic connector with sliding tab release

  • US 5,233,674 A
  • Filed: 11/21/1991
  • Issued: 08/03/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/21/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An improved connector assembly of the type having a receptacle for receiving a connector body in locking relation therewith, the receptacle having at least one flexible locking tab means extending axially toward the connector body, the connector body having locking detent means for cooperation with the locking tab means whereby when the connector body is inserted into one end of the receptacle, a projection on the flexible locking tab means engages and locks with the detent means thereby effecting a positive lock which maintains said connector body in mating relation with the receptacle, the improvement comprising, in combination, manually operable sliding release means carried on said connector body, said sliding release means having at least one locking tab release means thereon extending axially toward said receptacle, said sliding release means being manually slidable toward said receptacle to a release position where said locking tab release means engages and deflects said flexible locking tab means to a release position and being manually slidable away from said receptacle to an inoperative position when it is desired to maintain said receptacle and connector body locked in mating relation.

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