Patent ID: 6168317
Filing Date: 2001-01-02
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An alignment adapter for use with a multi-fiber optical connector, the multi-fiber optical connector being configured to receive fibers of an optical cable, the multi-fiber optical connector having a plurality of channels configured to hold the fibers of the cable and a first pair of apertures positioned in a defined spatial relationship with the channels, said alignment adapter comprising: a substantially planar slab having a first member, a second member and a central opening for receiving the multi-fiber connector, said slab having alignment apertures on opposing sides of said central opening and positioned in a defined spatial relationship with the fibers held in the multi-fiber connector; said first member having first alignment grooves formed at ends thereof; said second member having second alignment grooves formed at ends thereof, said second member being matable with said first member such that, when mated thereto, said first and second alignment grooves meet to form said alignment apertures.