Patent ID: 6079881
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An adapter assembly for mating an optical fiber of an associated fiber optic transmission means along an optic axis, comprising:an adapter having a first receptacle end and a second receptacle end, the first receptacle end being adapted for receiving the associated fiber optic transmission means on said optic axis; andat least a pair of shutter members pivotally mounted on the adapter at opposite sides of said first receptacle end and pivotally movable toward and away from each other to close and open the first receptacle end, the shutter members extending across the optic axis to intersect any light beams and to prevent light energy from exiting the adapter when the shutter members are closed, the shutter members being pivotable away from the optic axis upon engagement by the associated fiber optic transmission means, and the shutter members having inner ends which are overlapped when the shutter members are closed to ensure against light leakage along the optic axis.