Plug connector for optical fibers
First Claim
1. In an optical fiber connector comprising a plug (1) having at least one connector pin with an optical end surface and a receptacle (3) having at least one sleeve for receiving the connector pin, the plug portion including a shield for protecting the end surface of the connector pin, said shield having a hinge connection with the plug so that it can swing from a closed position covering said end surface to an open position exposing said end surface, the improvement whereinsaid hinge connection includes an element which is slidably mounted in the plug, and the cover has a guide piece, extending beyond the hinge connection, which engages a protrusion in said receptacle as the plug is inserted, causing the cover to pivot, exposing the pin, and to move rearward.
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Abstract
The connector pin (2) is protected by a lid (6) which is opened into the sleeve portion (3) when the plug portion (1) is slid in linearly. For this purpose, a sleeve portion is provided with a control path, for example in the form of guide grooves (30), which coordinates with the cover (6). When withdrawing the plug portion (1), the lid (6) is once again closed with the aid of the control path.
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1. In an optical fiber connector comprising a plug (1) having at least one connector pin with an optical end surface and a receptacle (3) having at least one sleeve for receiving the connector pin, the plug portion including a shield for protecting the end surface of the connector pin, said shield having a hinge connection with the plug so that it can swing from a closed position covering said end surface to an open position exposing said end surface, the improvement wherein
said hinge connection includes an element which is slidably mounted in the plug, and the cover has a guide piece, extending beyond the hinge connection, which engages a protrusion in said receptacle as the plug is inserted, causing the cover to pivot, exposing the pin, and to move rearward.
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