Device for connecting two optical fibres with axial retaining means and unlocking key
CA 2319772 A1 · Owner: Sejourne, Damien Dominique Alain · Inventors: Sejourne, Damien Dominique Alain
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The invention concerns a device for connecting/disconnecting two individual optical fibres (3 4) comprising: two ferrules (1, 2) each having a front surface (5 6), a connection groove (12) wherein the two ferrules can be engaged facing each other two axial retaining means (13, 14) to restrict the axial movements of one ferrule relative to the connection groove in a direction opposite to the engagement direction in said groove an elastic member (17) pushing back one of the ferrules (1) to press the front surfaces of the two ferrules against each other during the connection. For disconnection the device has an unlocking key for neutralising the axial retaining means (14) of one of the …
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- Filed January 8, 1999. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended January 8, 2019.
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