Fiber optic receptacle with protective shutter

摘要

A receptacle (10) is provided for receiving a fiber optic connector along an optic axis (22). The receptacle includes a housing (12) having a forward open end (24) for receiving the fiber optic connector inserted thereinto on the optic axis. An outside wall (46) extends rearwardly from the open end of the housing. A shutter member (14) is pivotally mounted on the housing adjacent the open end thereof and is pivotally movable to close and open the open end. The shutter member (14) extends across the optic axis (22) when the shutter member is closed. The shutter member (14) is pivotable away from the optic axis (22) to a position juxtaposed against the rearwardly extending outside wall (46). <IMAGE>