摘要 |
A fiber optic connector system in which two fiber optic connectors ( 44, 46 ) mate within a cabinet ( 12 ) and each one can be withdrawn for cleaning. Each connector is part of a connector assembly ( 40, 42 ) that includes a mounting bracket ( 54, 56 ) fixed to a corresponding daughterboard ( 20, 22 ). A motherboard structure ( 14 ) is mounted in the cabinet and has holes. Each daughterboard is slid into an opposite end of the cabinet until its connector passes partially through a motherboard hole and mates to the other connector. A pair of standoffs ( 101, 102 ) coupled to each connector limits inward movement of each connector to a position at which the tips of mating termini each lies halfway through an alignment sleeve.
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