OPTICAL PORT ADAPTED TO MATE WITH PLUGS OF DIFFERENT TYPES

摘要

An optical port is provided that is adapted to mate with optical plugs of at least first and second types. For example, the first type of optical plug may be a VLF-type optical plug and the second type of optical plug may be a non-VLF-type optical plug. The optical port has at least one first latching feature for engaging at least one first latching feature of a VLF-type optical plug with which the optical port may be mated. The optical port has at least one second latching feature for engaging at least one second latching feature of a non-VLF-type optical plug with which the optical port may be mated.

主权项

1. An optical port adapted to mate with optical plugs of at least first and second types, the optical port comprising:
a port base; and at least a first port receptacle, the port receptacle having a proximal end that is attached to the base and a distal end that extends away from the base; the receptacle having an opening therein that extends from the distal end thru the proximal end and into the base, wherein the opening is defined by a receptacle wall having an inner surface and an outer surface, the receptacle having at least one first latching feature and at least one second latching feature, and wherein said at least one first latching feature is adapted to engage at least one first latching feature of the optical plug of the first type when the optical plug of the first type is mated with the optical port, and wherein said at least one second latching feature of the optical port is adapted to engage at least one second latching feature of the optical plug of the second type when the optical plug of the second type is mated with the optical port.