Optical connector having a combined guide pin lock and grounding contact
CA 2353169 C · Owner: Berg Technology, Inc. · Inventors: Ngo, Hung Viet
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An optical connector comprising a housing; a shield member located in the housing; a ferrule and optical member assembly located at least partially, in the housing; at least one locating pin connected to the ferrule and optical member assembly; and at least one combined pin lock and grounding member. The locating pin extends from a front end of the ferrule and optical member assembly. The combined pin lock and grounding member connects the locating pin to the housing and is adapted to electrically connect a mating member in which the optical connector is inserted to the shield member.
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- Filed July 16, 2001 and granted July 12, 2011. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended July 16, 2021.
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