Google llc (20240337794). Boot Release/Lock Simplex And Duplex Optical Connectors simplified abstract
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Boot Release/Lock Simplex And Duplex Optical Connectors
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Charles Poe of Palo Alto CA (US)
Mathew Berg of Charleston SC (US)
Boot Release/Lock Simplex And Duplex Optical Connectors - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240337794 titled 'Boot Release/Lock Simplex And Duplex Optical Connectors
The abstract describes a connector for an optical cable that includes a boot allowing for easy disconnection from a receptacle or socket. The connector has a housing with a flexible latch that can lockingly engage the receptacle, and the boot can be pulled away to move the latch into a disengaged position.
- The connector includes a housing with a flexible latch for secure engagement with a receptacle.
- A boot is associated with the housing and can be pulled away to disengage the latch and disconnect the connector.
- The flexible latch has two operational positions, allowing for locking engagement and disengagement with the receptacle.
- The boot is movably associated with the housing, enabling the latch to move into the disengaged position when pulled away.
- This design provides a convenient and efficient way to disconnect the connector from a receptacle or socket.
Potential Applications: - Telecommunications industry for optical fiber connections - Data centers for network infrastructure - Consumer electronics for high-speed data transfer
Problems Solved: - Simplifies the disconnection process for optical cable connectors - Reduces the risk of damage to the connector or cable during disconnection
Benefits: - Quick and easy disconnection of optical cable connectors - Improved durability and longevity of connectors - Enhanced user experience with simplified operation
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Optical Cable Connector for Efficient Disconnection This technology can be used in telecommunications, data centers, and consumer electronics for efficient disconnection of optical cable connectors, improving user experience and reducing the risk of damage.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the flexible latch mechanism work to secure the connector to the receptacle? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using this innovative connector design?
Original Abstract Submitted
a connector, for example, for an optical cable, includes a boot associated with a housing of the connector and extending along the optical cable. the boot may be pulled along the cable to disconnect the connector from a receptacle or socket. the connector includes a housing having a first end and a second end, and a flexible latch extending from the housing at the first end and having at least a first operational position and a second operational position. the flexible latch is configured to lockingly engage the connector to a receptacle in the first operational position of the flexible latch. a boot is movably associated with the housing at the second end. the boot is configured to be selectively pulled away from the housing to move the flexible latch into the second operational position. in the second operational position, the flexible latch disengages the connector from the receptacle.
