Cable assemblies and optical connector assemblies employing a unitary alignment pin and translating element

摘要

Cable assemblies, optical connector assemblies, and optical connector subassemblies employing a translating element and a unitary alignment pin are disclosed. In one embodiment, an optical connector assembly includes a connector housing defining a connector enclosure and a connector housing opening, a unitary alignment pin including a first pin portion and a second pin portion, and a translating element including a first bore, a second bore, and an optical interface. The unitary alignment pin is secured within the connector enclosure. The first pin portion is disposed within the first bore and the second pin portion is disposed within the second bore such that the translating element translates along the first pin portion and the second pin portion within the connector enclosure.

主权项

1. An optical connector assembly comprising:
a connector housing defining a connector enclosure and a connector housing opening; a unitary alignment pin formed of a single, unitary wire and comprising a first pin portion and a second pin portion, wherein the unitary alignment pin is secured within the connector enclosure; and a translating element comprising a first bore, a second bore, and an optical interface, wherein the first pin portion is disposed within the first bore and the second pin portion is disposed within the second bore such that the translating element translates along the first pin portion and the second pin portion within the connector enclosure and with respect to the connector housing exposing the first pin portion and the second pin portion for mating.