Patent ID: 6022149
Filing Date: 2000-02-08
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An adaptor for use in combination with an FC receptacle having a longitudinal axis, for connecting to the FC receptacle either an FC-type connector or an ST-type connector having J-shaped notches, the adaptor comprising:two pin supports and two pins, the pin supports being connectable to the FC receptacle for supporting the two pins in positions perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the receptacle and on opposite sides of the longitudinal axis of the receptacle in a manner which does not interfere with the connection of an FC-type connector to the FC receptacle;the two pins being mounted retractably in said pin supports, the pins each having a retracted position and an extended position;wherein when the adaptor is installed on the FC receptacle, when the pins are in their retracted position the FC-type connector is connectable to the FC receptacle and when the pins are in their extended position the ST-type connector is connectable to the FC receptacle by aligning the J-shaped notches of the ST-type connector with the pins and by pushing the ST-type connector towards the receptacle and then twisting the ST-type connector such that the pins are held by the J-shaped notches, the pins engaging the J-shaped notches from outside the ST connector.