Patent ID: 9678283
Date: 2017-06-13
CPC Classifications: G02B

Claim:
1. A connector assembly having an adjustable polarity, comprising: a first ferrule and a second ferrule arranged in one of a first polarity and a second polarity; a latch component configured to rotate from a first polarity position to a second polarity position, the latch component comprising a ring portion disposed around a portion of the connector assembly, at least one locking projection being arranged on an inner surface of the ring portion; a locking element configured to engage a locking recess to prevent rotation of the latch component; at least one compression element configured to disengage the locking element from the locking recess when the at least one compression element is compressed, thereby allowing the latch component to rotate; and a housing configured to receive the at least one compression element; wherein the connector assembly is configured to be connected to an adapter in a first polarity when the latch component is located at the first polarity position and in a second polarity when the latch component is located at the second polarity position.