Patent ID: 6698938
Filing Date: 2004-03-02
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A connection device adapted for establishing coupling appropriate for transmission of an electrical or optical signal between a first connector piece and a second connector piece, wherein:the connection device provides a socket into which the first connector piece, designed as a plug, can be plugged in and detached in a plug direction, the connection device provides a base to which the second connector piece is mounted or is mountable, the socket is adjustable with respect to the base transverse to the plug direction between a function position, in which the socket aligns with the second connector piece mounted on the base and in which the first connector piece can be plugged into the socket and is coupled with the second connector piece to transmit signals when plugged in, and a cleaning position, in which the socket is arranged displaced to the side of the second connector piece mounted in the base and in which the second connector piece is exposed for cleaning purposes.