Patent ID: 8827568
Filing Date: 2014-09-09
Classification: G02B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A fiber optic connector adapter module assembly comprising: a fiber optic connector adapter module comprising a plurality of fiber optic connector adapters, wherein each of the fiber optic connector adapters of the array has a first port; and an adapter mount comprising an adapter opening, the adapter opening comprising an insertion region and an installation region, wherein the insertion region and the installation region are shaped such that the insertion region is larger than the installation region, and the insertion region is configured to receive the fiber optic connector adapter module; and at least one retention mechanism coupled to the adapter mount, wherein the installation region of the adapter mount and the at least one retention mechanism cooperate to releasably lock the fiber optic connector adapter module in the insertion region upon rotation of the fiber optic connector adapter module from the insertion region into the installation region of the adapter opening, the at least one retention mechanism comprising: