US20210199899A1 - Ingress Protected Connector with an Unitary Orientation Feature - Google Patents
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- the described technology generally relates to outdoor connector assemblies configured to provide ingress protection against debris, water and other foreign matter.
- the ingress protected connector has a separate fiber optic connector secured therein.
- the present invention is directed to a connector with an orientation feature to align the connector into an adapter for mating to an opposing fiber optic connector.
- connection assemblies are increasingly being used in harsh environments, including factories, motor vehicles, industrial equipment, military equipment, and on cellular antennae towers.
- conventional connection assemblies often become unintentionally disconnected due to vibration, impact, temperature changes, and exposure to other harsh environmental conditions.
- connection between components may be negatively effected by the ingress of dust, dirt, moisture, and/or other contaminants.
- Fiber optic network segments are particularly vulnerable because fiber optic connections require extremely precise termination and alignment between connected components and cable segments. Accordingly, telecommunication network providers would benefit from a connection assembly capable of maintaining a secure connection and preventing the ingress of unwanted contaminants in harsh environments.
- an ingress protected connector has an unitary finger or protrusion at a proximal end of the connector itself.
- the finger is configured to be accepted into a corresponding adapter.
- the orientation finger is used to align and orient the ingress protected connector into and with a corresponding adapter inner structure which is not visible during mating the adapter and ingress protected connector of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective side view of an ingress protected connector with an unitary orientation finger
- FIG. 2 is a cross-section of the connector of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective side view of the ingress protected connector.
- the described technology generally relates to ingress protected connectors with an orientation feature generally at a proximal end of the connector.
- This ingress protected connector is used outdoors, and mated with an adapter that together with other fiber optic components forms a network that may include any type of network capable of transmitting signals, electricity, or any other type of transmission medium.
- the network may include, without limitation, a communication network, a telecommunication network, an electrical network, a data network, a computer network, and any combination thereof.
- the network may include a communication network using various signal transmission mediums, including, without limitation, fiber optic networks, Ethernet networks, cable and/or satellite television networks, and any other type of communication network now known or developed in the future.
- the ingress protected connector with an orientation feature may be configured to connect cable segments and/or devices within a fiber optic network using various standard connector types, including, but not limited to LC, ST, SC, FC, DIN, D4, SMA, E2000, Biconic, FullAXS, OCD, and/or MPO.
- the lockable connection assemblies may be configured to meet various standards, such as the British Standards Institution (BSI), the Open DeviceNet Vendors Association (ODVA), and/or the like.
- the lockable connection assemblies may be used with copper-type network connections, such as RJ-45 type connectors.
- the ingress protected orientation featured connector may be configured to lock itself to a connection assembly adapter (for instance, a receptacle, female connector, adapter, or “lockable adapter”) (collectively, the “connection components” or “complementary mating components”), or vice versa.
- a connection assembly adapter for instance, a receptacle, female connector, adapter, or “lockable adapter”
- connection components or “complementary mating components”
- connection between connection components may be maintained in harsh environments in which the mated connectors and adapters lockable connection assembly may be subjected to forces due to such as vibrations, impact, temperature change, moisture, wind, or the like.
- FIG. 1 depicts ingress protected connector 100 with unitary finger 10 sometimes called an orientation finger.
- Unitary finger 10 may have flat surface 12 that mates to corresponding structure with an adapter (not shown). Since the adapter has the corresponding structure, generally a cut-out sized and shaped to accept unitary finger 10 , upon inserting connector 100 , unitary finger 10 orients connector 100 in one direction and then aligns connector 100 for mating with and within the adapter. Threads 14 on outer housing 18 can then be secured to a corresponding inner tread at the adapter interface, which secures connector 100 within the adapter thereby locking connector 100 or mating connector 100 to adapter.
- plug frame 20 or housing 20 secures fiber optic assembly 16 , which may be a SC fiber optic connector that is generally known in the prior art.
- Fiber optic assembly 16 has at least ferrule 16 a with an optical fiber therein provide cable 24 .
- Cable 24 is secured to crimp ring 26 (refer to FIG. 3 ) and cable 24 passes through a bore in cable boot 22 .
- Other ferrules as a mechanical transfer ferrule or MT ferrule formed as part of a MPO connector may be used in place of the SC connector.
- Connector 16 mates within a corresponding connector or adapter within the adapter to form a signal path. Referring to FIG. 1 outer housing 18 protects plug frame 20 which holds fiber optic connector assembly 16 .
- O-ring 28 or seal 28 is sized and shaped to secure with a corresponding adapter interface to form a water tight, debris tight seal to ingress protect connector 100 .
- latch 32 secures fiber optic connector 16 assembly within a proximal end of plug frame 20 .
- Front portion 30 has integrated unitary finger 10 .
- the distal end of connector 100 is located nearer cable boot 22 .
- connection components and connection assemblies also operates to prevent the ingress of contaminants into the connection interface.
- connection elements and/or materials such as crimpers, bands, straps, ferrules, locking materials, fluids, gels, or the like.
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Abstract
Ingress protected connectors used outdoors are mated with and within an adapter. To aid in mating an orientation finger is provided as part of the proximal end of the ingress protected connector. Within the ingress protected connector is a fiber optic connector being protected from the environment.
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- This application is a continuation of the U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/592,267 filed on Oct. 3, 2019, titled “Ingress Protected Connector with an Unitary Orientation Feature”, which claims priority to U.S. Pat. Appl. No. 62/743,802 filed on Oct. 9, 2018, titled “Ingress Protected Connector with an Unitary Orientation Feature”, both of which are incorporated by reference into this application.
- The described technology generally relates to outdoor connector assemblies configured to provide ingress protection against debris, water and other foreign matter. The ingress protected connector has a separate fiber optic connector secured therein. The present invention is directed to a connector with an orientation feature to align the connector into an adapter for mating to an opposing fiber optic connector.
- The efficiency and reliability of telecommunication networks is dependent on various factors, such as the quality of connections between cable segments, network equipment, devices, and other cable segments. Telecommunication equipment is increasingly being used in harsh environments, including factories, motor vehicles, industrial equipment, military equipment, and on cellular antennae towers. In such environments, conventional connection assemblies often become unintentionally disconnected due to vibration, impact, temperature changes, and exposure to other harsh environmental conditions. In addition, the connection between components may be negatively effected by the ingress of dust, dirt, moisture, and/or other contaminants. Fiber optic network segments are particularly vulnerable because fiber optic connections require extremely precise termination and alignment between connected components and cable segments. Accordingly, telecommunication network providers would benefit from a connection assembly capable of maintaining a secure connection and preventing the ingress of unwanted contaminants in harsh environments.
- This disclosure is not limited to the particular systems, devices and methods described, as these may vary. The terminology used in the description is for the purpose of describing the particular versions or embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope.
- As used in this document, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. Nothing in this disclosure is to be construed as an admission that the embodiments described in this disclosure are not entitled to antedate such disclosure by virtue of prior invention. As used in this document, the term “comprising” means “including, but not limited to.”
- In one aspect, an ingress protected connector has an unitary finger or protrusion at a proximal end of the connector itself. The finger is configured to be accepted into a corresponding adapter. The orientation finger is used to align and orient the ingress protected connector into and with a corresponding adapter inner structure which is not visible during mating the adapter and ingress protected connector of the present invention.
- The above and other objects of the present invention will become more readily apparent from the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective side view of an ingress protected connector with an unitary orientation finger; -
FIG. 2 is a cross-section of the connector ofFIG. 1 ; and -
FIG. 3 is a perspective side view of the ingress protected connector. - The described technology generally relates to ingress protected connectors with an orientation feature generally at a proximal end of the connector. This ingress protected connector is used outdoors, and mated with an adapter that together with other fiber optic components forms a network that may include any type of network capable of transmitting signals, electricity, or any other type of transmission medium. For example, the network may include, without limitation, a communication network, a telecommunication network, an electrical network, a data network, a computer network, and any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the network may include a communication network using various signal transmission mediums, including, without limitation, fiber optic networks, Ethernet networks, cable and/or satellite television networks, and any other type of communication network now known or developed in the future. In some embodiments, the ingress protected connector with an orientation feature may be configured to connect cable segments and/or devices within a fiber optic network using various standard connector types, including, but not limited to LC, ST, SC, FC, DIN, D4, SMA, E2000, Biconic, FullAXS, OCD, and/or MPO. In some embodiments, the lockable connection assemblies may be configured to meet various standards, such as the British Standards Institution (BSI), the Open DeviceNet Vendors Association (ODVA), and/or the like. In some embodiments, the lockable connection assemblies may be used with copper-type network connections, such as RJ-45 type connectors.
- According to some embodiments, the ingress protected orientation featured connector may be configured to lock itself to a connection assembly adapter (for instance, a receptacle, female connector, adapter, or “lockable adapter”) (collectively, the “connection components” or “complementary mating components”), or vice versa.
- The described technology provides multiple technological advantages. A non-limiting example of an advantage is that the connection between connection components may be maintained in harsh environments in which the mated connectors and adapters lockable connection assembly may be subjected to forces due to such as vibrations, impact, temperature change, moisture, wind, or the like.
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FIG. 1 depicts ingress protectedconnector 100 withunitary finger 10 sometimes called an orientation finger.Unitary finger 10 may haveflat surface 12 that mates to corresponding structure with an adapter (not shown). Since the adapter has the corresponding structure, generally a cut-out sized and shaped to acceptunitary finger 10, upon insertingconnector 100,unitary finger 10orients connector 100 in one direction and then alignsconnector 100 for mating with and within the adapter.Threads 14 onouter housing 18 can then be secured to a corresponding inner tread at the adapter interface, which securesconnector 100 within the adapter thereby lockingconnector 100 ormating connector 100 to adapter. - Still referring to
FIG. 1 ,plug frame 20 or housing 20 (refer toFIG. 2 ) secures fiberoptic assembly 16, which may be a SC fiber optic connector that is generally known in the prior art. Fiberoptic assembly 16 has at leastferrule 16 a with an optical fiber therein providecable 24. (refer toFIG. 2 ) Cable 24 is secured to crimp ring 26 (refer toFIG. 3 ) andcable 24 passes through a bore incable boot 22. Other ferrules as a mechanical transfer ferrule or MT ferrule formed as part of a MPO connector may be used in place of the SC connector.Connector 16 mates within a corresponding connector or adapter within the adapter to form a signal path. Referring toFIG. 1 outer housing 18 protectsplug frame 20 which holds fiberoptic connector assembly 16. - Referring to
FIG. 2 , O-ring 28 orseal 28 is sized and shaped to secure with a corresponding adapter interface to form a water tight, debris tight seal toingress protect connector 100. Referring toFIG. 3 ,latch 32 secures fiberoptic connector 16 assembly within a proximal end ofplug frame 20.Front portion 30 has integratedunitary finger 10. The distal end ofconnector 100 is locatednearer cable boot 22. - The locking of the connection components and connection assemblies according to some embodiments also operates to prevent the ingress of contaminants into the connection interface.
- Although a fiber optic connector has been used as an illustrative embodiment, this detailed description is not so limited, as any type of electrical and/or communication connector may be used according to some embodiments. The connectors, adapters, and lockable components thereof may be used in combination with other connection elements and/or materials, such as crimpers, bands, straps, ferrules, locking materials, fluids, gels, or the like.
- It will be appreciated that various of the above-disclosed and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be desirably combined into many other different systems or applications.
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1. An ingress protected connector, comprising:
a plug frame configured to accept a fiber optic connector at a proximal end of the plug frame;
the plug frame accepts a sealing surface that mates with a corresponding adapter interface to protect against water and debris ingress; and wherein
a front portion of the plug frame further comprise an integrated unitary finger with a flat surface for orienting the ingress protected connector upon insertion and mating to the adapter interface.
2. The ingress protected connector of claim 1 , wherein
the sealing surface is an O-ring.
3. The ingress protected connector of claim 1 , wherein
an outer housing further comprises a threaded portion near a proximal end of the ingress protected connector for securing to an adapter.
4. The ingress protected connector of claim 1 , wherein a cable is secured to a crimp ring at a distal end of the ingress protected connector, the cable further comprising at least one optical fiber for connection to a fiber optic connector secured at a proximal end of the plug frame.
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