Patent ID: 7318751
Filing Date: 2008-01-15
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. An adapter for effecting mating of two plugs, said adapter comprising: an integrally-molded metal housing defining a first port axially aligned with a second port, each of said ports adapted to receive a respective optical connector plug having a cylindrical ferrule, and a junction portion between the ports having a first end adjacent said first port and a second end adjacent said second port, said junction portion defining a cylindrical axial passage between said first and second ports, said first end of said junction portion having a ridge portion extending inwardly, thereby restricting a diameter of said passage at said first end; an alignment sleeve disposed in said passage, said alignment sleeve having an internal diameter suitable for receiving said ferrule of each said optical connector plug and axially aligning said ferrules to effect optical coupling of fibers contained in said ferrules; and an end cap disposed at said second end and engaged with said junction portion to restrict the diameter of said passage at said second end, a portion of said second end of said junction portion protruding inwardly to hold said end cap, thereby securing said alignment sleeve in said passage.