Blind-mate optical connector for server remote memory application
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1. An apparatus, comprising:
- a generally U-shaped bracket having a first set of pins on its opposing sides;
a first barrel to fit within the U-shaped bracket connected to pivot within the bracket with the first set of pins, the first barrel comprising a second set of pins;
a second barrel to fit within the first barrel and connected to pivot about the second set of pins;
a core through the second barrel to accommodate a pair of optical connectors with one optical connector on either side of the core, the optical connectors in the core facing each other and being stationary relative to each other.
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Abstract
Blind-made optical connectors may not be robust and tend to be very sensitive to dust. Accordingly, a floating barrel blind mate optical connector is described which floats with many degrees of freedom for easy connections and accommodates expanded beam connectors to alleviate many common drawbacks.
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1. An apparatus, comprising:
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a generally U-shaped bracket having a first set of pins on its opposing sides; a first barrel to fit within the U-shaped bracket connected to pivot within the bracket with the first set of pins, the first barrel comprising a second set of pins; a second barrel to fit within the first barrel and connected to pivot about the second set of pins; a core through the second barrel to accommodate a pair of optical connectors with one optical connector on either side of the core, the optical connectors in the core facing each other and being stationary relative to each other. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method, comprising:
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providing a generally U-shaped bracket having a first set of pins on opposing sides; placing a first barrel to fit within the U-shaped bracket connected to pivot within the bracket with the first set of pins, the first barrel comprising a second set of pins; placing a second barrel to fit within the first barrel and connected to pivot about the second set of pins; and mechanically aligning a pair of optical connectors within a core of the second barrel, the optical connectors in the core facing each other and being stationary relative to each other. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A floating barrel optical connector, comprising:
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a generally U-shaped bracket having a first set of pins on opposing sides; a first barrel to fit within the U-shaped bracket connected to pivot within the bracket with the first set of pins, the first barrel comprising a second set of pins; a second barrel to fit within the first barrel and connected to pivot about the second set of pins; a core through the second barrel to accommodate a pair of optical connectors, the optical connectors in the core facing each other and being stationary relative to each other; and fibers to optically connect to the optical connectors. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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