UNIVERSAL HYBRID ELECTRICAL/FIBER OPTIC INSERT CAP AND HYBRID CONNECTOR AND METHODS

摘要

Blank insert caps (pin/socket type) for use in a connector/assembly are partially manufactured or pre-formed to a generic or universal state having a plurality of prospective terminal/contacts. Minimal subsequent processing (performed when desired) configures the blank insert cap into a hybrid insert cap having a desired combination of electrical and fiber optic pin terminals (in the case of pin-style insert cap) or electrical and fiber optic socket terminals (in the case of socket-style insert caps). The blank insert caps include partially formed structures that, when further processed by removal of specific material, are configured into a receptacle for receiving the desired terminal.

主权项

1. A multichannel hybrid connector insert cap comprising:
a first end having a surface; a second end having a surface; and a body comprising insulative material and having a plurality of sections, each section configured with at least one dimensional aspect operable for receiving a portion of an electrical terminal and at least one dimensional aspect operable for receiving a portion of a fiber optic terminus, and wherein each section is configurable to receive the electrical terminal when a first predetermined amount of material is removed from the section or receive the fiber optic terminus when a second predetermined amount of material is removed from the section.