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Massive parallel optical interconnect system

  • US 6,276,840 B1
  • Filed: 01/31/2000
  • Issued: 08/21/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/22/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An optical connector comprising:

  • a plug body including a mating end and a cable entry end, the plug body includes an aperture through the plug body extending from the mating end to the cable entry end, and wherein the plug body is made of a polymer material, and wherein the aperture has a generally rectangular shape;

    a ferrule having multiple fibers and the ferrule mounted within the aperture of the plug body, the ferrule being generally rectangular, and wherein the ferrule is made of a polymer material, and wherein the multiple fibers of the ferrule include at least two optical fibers, and wherein the at least two optical fibers of the ferrule are substantially parallel to each other;

    a resilient member mounted in the plug body for providing axial resiliency of the ferrule;

    a polarizing member attached to at least one of the plug body and the ferrule, and wherein the polarizing member is made of a polymer material;

    a release sleeve slidingly mounted on the plug body, and wherein the release sleeve is made of a polymer material, and wherein the release sleeve includes a ribbed surface; and

    a rear holder connected to the plug body, and wherein the resilient member is retained between the rear holder and the plug body, and wherein in a latched position, the plug body engages a locking projection of a latch arm upon applying a first force to the optical connector, and wherein in an unlatched position, the plug body disengages the locking projection of the latch arm upon applying a second force to the release sleeve, and wherein the optical connector has a beveled edge and upon orientation of the optical connector to the latched position the beveled edge aids in aligning the optical connector in order to engage the locking projection of the latch arm.

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