Patent ID: 7090408
Filing Date: 2006-08-15
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A module for securely retaining therein a pair of multi fiber optic MT ferrules comprising: a base member having a ferrule retention cavity that is configured to retain a pair of fiber optic MT ferrules and an associated pin clamp assembly therefor; a cover that is configured to placed upon and slide along a top surface of the base member in such a manner that the two MT ferrules are firmly held in their intended face-to-face abutting condition as captured between the base member and the cover; and a bias compression spring that is captured between the cover and the base member in a manner that facilitates removal of the cover to gain access to the two MT ferrules housed thereby; and wherein said base member is configured as a generally rectangular shaped member having a planar bottom surface and pair of planar sidewalls that form an MT ferrule retention cavity therebetween, and includes a pair of cover retention elements that extend above the side walls on opposite sides of the ferrule retention cavity and are configured to allow said cover to be placed upon and slide along said top surface of said base member so that said cover way be retained between said cover retention elements and said top surface of said base member.