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Connector cover for protecting a connection from contaminants

A technology of connectors and complementary connectors, which is applied to the parts of the connection device, the joint/disconnection of the connection device, connection, etc., and can solve the problems of the connector being unsuitable for use, damaged, blocking light transmission, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2015-05-27
ACIST MEDICAL SYST
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[0004] While environmental contaminants may not be a problem in some applications, in others they can render the transmission line or connectors on the transmission line unsuitable for use
For example, if an optical connector on an optical transmission line is exposed to even the smallest dust particles, these particles can damage or completely block light transmission through the connector

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[0017] The following detailed description is exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the invention in any way. However, the following description provides practical illustrations for implementing various exemplary embodiments of the invention. Examples of configurations, materials, dimensions, and manufacturing processes are provided for selected elements, and all other elements employ those known to those skilled in the art of the invention. Those skilled in the art will recognize that many of these examples provided have suitable alternatives that can be used.

[0018] A transmission line may provide a path for carrying electrical signals, optical signals, fluids, or other medium or combination of media from one location to another. For example, transmission lines may include: conductive cables for carrying electrical signals from one location to another; fiber optic cables for carrying optical signals from one location...

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A connector cover may be used to protect a connector from exposure to environmental contaminants and physical abuse. In some examples, the connector cover includes a housing defining an opening that is configured to receive a connector positioned on the end of a transmission line. The housing may contain a complementary connector for mating with the transmission line connector. The connector cover may also include first and second doors positioned to cover different portions of the opening. In use, the doors may bias together when the connector is not inserted into the housing so as to keep the opening closed. Upon inserting the connector into the opening, the connector cover doors may move apart in response to the connector physically contacting the doors. This may allow a user to insert the connector into the connector cover without using their hands to touch the doors, which may transfer contaminants.

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure relates to connectors, and more particularly to connector covers for protecting connections from contamination. Background technique [0002] Transmission lines are used in various industries to carry different types of media such as electricity, light, fluids from one location to another. To enable a transmission line to be connected to another device, a connector is typically provided on one or both ends of the transmission line and a complementary connector is provided on the device to which the transmission line is to be connected. Mating a connector on one end of the transmission line with a complementary connector on the device creates a disconnect-free path for transferring media between the transmission line and the device. [0003] While a connector on a transmission line provides a conventional mechanism for mating the transmission line with different devices, the connector may also provide an entry point through which...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): H01R13/453H01R13/52
CPCA61B5/6852A61B2562/221A61B2562/247H01R13/4536H01R13/4538H01R13/5213H01R43/26
Inventor 约翰·拉塞尔
Owner ACIST MEDICAL SYST