Patent ID: 8414196
Filing Date: 2013-04-09
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. An optical fiber connection system comprising: a fiber optic adapter including a pair of flexible retention latches; a fiber optic connector including a connector housing having a plug portion sized to fit within the fiber optic adapter, the plug portion including oppositely positioned latch catches that engage the flexible retention latches when the plug portion is inserted into the fiber optic adapter to retain the plug portion within the fiber optic adapter, the fiber optic connector including a ferrule positioned at the plug portion of the fiber optic connector, the ferrule defining a central longitudinal axis; a locking member mounted on the connector housing, the locking member moveable relative to the connector housing between a first position and a second position, wherein when the locking member is in the first position locking portions of the locking member fit inside the fiber optic adapter to prevent the flexible retention latches from flexing to a release position, and wherein when the locking member is in the second position the locking portions of the locking member do not prevent the flexible retention latches from flexing to the release position.