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Optical assemblies with managed connectivity

  • US 9,285,552 B2
  • Filed: 01/31/2014
  • Issued: 03/15/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/05/2013
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An optical adapter block assembly comprising:

  • (a) an adapter block defining a plurality of ports, the adapter block defining a plurality of apertures associated with the ports;

    (b) a plurality of contact assemblies disposed in the apertures of the adapter block so that portions of each contact assembly extend into an interior of the adapter block;

    (c) a circuit board arrangement having a first side and a second side, the first side including circuit board components and the second side being configured to seat on the adapter block, the second side also being configured to electrically connect to the contact assemblies disposed in the apertures of the adapter block, the circuit board arrangement including an electrical connector having pins that extend outwardly from the second side of the circuit board arrangement;

    (d) a cover configured to seat on the first side of the circuit board arrangement, the cover being attached to the adapter block so that the circuit board arrangement is held to the adapter block by the cover;

    (e) a second adapter block defining a plurality of ports, the second adapter block defining a plurality of apertures associated with the ports; and

    (f) a joining member configured to couple together the adapter block and the second adapter block, the joining member defining at least one shroud through which the pins of the electrical connector extend.

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