Patent ID: 9146362
Filing Date: 2015-09-29
Classification: G02B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A tool for inserting a ferrule alignment sleeve within a sleeve mount of a fiber optic adapter, the sleeve mount defining an axial bore and radially inwardly extending fingers for retaining the ferrule alignment sleeve therewithin, the tool comprising: a handle; and a pin extending from the handle, the pin defining a front end and a sleeve receiving portion extending from the front end rearwardly toward the handle, the sleeve receiving portion of the pin sized in radial cross-dimension to slidably receive the ferrule alignment sleeve, the pin defining longitudinal keys positioned circumferentially around the pin for mating with gaps defined between the radially inwardly extending fingers of the sleeve mount, the longitudinal keys defining longitudinal slots in between the longitudinal keys that are positioned circumferentially around the pin, the longitudinal keys extending from the sleeve receiving portion rearward toward the handle and defining an abutment surface for the ferrule alignment sleeve at a rear end of the sleeve receiving portion of the pin.