FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR REMOVAL CLIPS

摘要

A removal clip is provided for disconnecting a fiber optic connector from an array of installed fiber optic connectors. The removal clip includes an engagement portion for engaging the connector and a force transmitting structure that allows digital removal force from a user to be applied at a distance from the connector. The engagement portion may be generally U-shaped and includes opposing latch arms configured to accommodate the body of a fiber optic connector. The latch arms permit the engagement portion to snap attach to the connector. The force transmitting structure may include a beam and a handle extending axially or radially from the gripping section. Also included is an assembly of a removal clip attached to a fiber optic connector.

主权项

1. A fiber optic connector removal clip for engaging a fiber optic connector, the clip comprising:
an engagement portion, a force transmitting portion and a handle portion; said engagement portion being configured to engage a body section of a fiber optic connector having a shoulder surface, said engagement portion having an engagement surface to engage the shoulder surface of the fiber optic connector; and said force transmitting portion being positioned between said engagement portion and said handle portion for transmitting digital connector removal force applied by a user to said handle portion and from said engagement surface to said shoulder surface of the fiber optic connector in order to facilitate remove of said fiber optic connector.