Connectors and adapters with auto-latching features

摘要

Fiber optic connectors and adapters may be automatically secured and released via a management system. Such automation may inhibit accidental and/or unauthorized insertion of fiber optic connectors into adapter ports. The automation also may inhibit accidental and/or unauthorized removal of the fiber optic connectors from the adapter ports.

主权项

1. A managed connectivity system comprising:
at least one adapter defining at least one port, the adapter including an abutment surface and a magnet arrangement disposed within each port; a plug connector including a magnetizable latching arm that is sufficiently short to not extend outside of the adapter when the fiber optic connector is mounted within the port of the adapter, the latching arm being moveable between a lowered position and a raised position, the latching arm being sized to pass by the abutment surface when in the lowered position during insertion or removal of the plug connector, the latching arm being sized to engage the abutment surface when in the raised position during insertion or removal of the plug connector; and a management system including a processor configured to operate the magnet arrangements of the adapter.