Patent ID: 9709753
Date: 2017-07-18
CPC Classifications: G02B

Claim:
1. A multi-polarity fiber optic adapter configured to provide a plurality of connector polarity options, the adapter comprising: a housing; a plurality of ports positioned within the housing, each port configured to receive a ferrule of a fiber optic connector and establish an optical connection with the ferrule; a plurality of first-polarity connector clip assemblies positioned within the housing such that, when the fiber optic connector is inserted into the adapter in a first position, a spring-latch assembly on the fiber optic connector is engaged with the plurality of first-polarity connector clip assemblies, thereby establishing a first-polarity connection between the fiber optic connector and the adapter; a plurality of second-polarity connector clip assemblies positioned within the housing such that, when the fiber optic connector is inserted into the adapter in a second position, the spring-latch assembly on the fiber optic connector is engaged with the plurality of second-polarity connector clip assemblies, thereby establishing a second-polarity connection between the fiber optic connector and the adapter; and a spacer cap configured to be placed over the plurality of second-polarity connecter clip assemblies when the fiber optic connector is inserted into the adapter in the first position, and over the plurality of first-polarity connecter clip assemblies when the fiber optic connector is inserted into the adapter in the second position.