Abstract:
A receptacle for supporting at least one light waveguide connector characterized by the receptacle having a plate-shaped member having grasping jaws for grasping only one end region of the connector so that each connector is grasped only at a single end region. Preferably, the plate member is provided with depressions adjacent the free end of each connector so that the connector can be removed from the jaws by pushing on the free end to pivot the connector to pop the grasped end from the jaws.
Abstract:
A connector element, which is composed of two carrier members with cover plates that are held in alignment by guide rails received in guide channels of the member, is provided with an arrangement of collecting surfaces for collecting excess adhesive materials and immersion fluids to keep these fluids and materials from the guide channels of the carrier members. The collecting surfaces can be formed by parting webs, by grooves in the carrier members, or beveled edge surfaces of the cover plates of each carrier member.
Abstract:
A connector element for a plurality of light waveguides comprising two carrier members, each having a centering groove for the waveguides, and an arrangement for holding two carrier members in abutting relationship with the centering grooves of one carrier aligned with the centering grooves of the other. The arrangement for holding includes a guide groove in each of the members extending parallel to the centering groove along each of the edges of the members, a pair of bridging elements having a ridge for each of the guide grooves, said bridging elements being connected to a common base plate extending therebetween and covering the carrier members.