Patent ID: 6347888
Filing Date: 2002-02-19
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An adapter for holding first and second fiber optic connectors in coaxial alignment, the first connector having a first connector portion, the second connector having a second connector portion different from the first connector portion, the adapter comprising:a main body having an axial cavity extending between first and second ends, the main body having a side opening, the axial cavity defining first and second grooves extending transversely to the axial direction and communicating with the side opening; a cover closing the side opening; and an inner housing disposed within the main body, the inner housing including: a first mating portion defining an SC mating portion positioned at the first end of the main body, the SC mating portion including a first cylindrical portion and a retaining clip, the first cylindrical portion and the retaining clip extending in the axial direction, the SC mating portion further including a first flange received by the first groove; and a second mating portion positioned at the second end of the main body, the second portion including a different adapter configuration from the SC mating portion, the second mating portion including a second flange received by the second groove.