Patent ID: 7648285
Filing Date: 2010-01-19
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. An optical waveguide connector for use mainly in water comprising: a socket part having at least one first waveguide contact placed in a channel of the socket part; and a plug part with at least one second waveguide contact placed in a channel of the plug part, the channel of the plug part being sealed with a piston displaceable counter to the force of a spring, wherein the socket part has a pivotably constructed cap which is pivotally interconnected to a portion of the socket part about first and second, spaced pivot axes and pivots about said axes, said cap sealing an interface surface of the at least one first waveguide contact and which in an unplugged state covers an interface surface of the at least one first waveguide contact, wherein the plug part has a path receiving the piston and which in at least one section is inclined to an axis of the at least one second waveguide contact of the plug part, and wherein, during a plugging process, the cap of the socket part displaces the piston, frees the at least one first waveguide contact of the socket part, frees the at least one second waveguide contact located in the channel of the plug part and is guided through the path.