Springless push/pull fiber optic connector
A fiber optic connector having a push/pull tab where the tab is biased forward by a middle arm pushing on a chamfered surface of a widthwise recess without the use of a secondary spring to push forward the push/pull tab into said hook. The hook secures said connector in an adapter receptacle.
1. A fiber optic connector comprising:
a housing having a proximal end and a distal end;
the proximal end top surface comprises a width-wise recess configured to receiving a securing device therein, said securing device is placed within an adapter receptacle;
a raised portion of top surface forces up a middle arm of securing device;
said middle arm forces up at least one outer aim as connector is inserted into adapter receptacle;
said middle arm pushes forward on a chamfered surface formed as part of said recess; and
wherein upon completed insertion middle arm biases push/pull tab forward without use of a secondary spring.
2. The fiber optic connector of claim 1 , wherein the securing device outer arm resides in said recess securing connector within adapter receptacle.
3. The fiber optic connector of claim 1 , wherein the push/pull tab has a ramp profile at the proximal end of the connector.
4. The fiber optic connector of claim 3 , wherein a forward portion of the ramp profile is chamfered between 10 to 50 degree cut from a normal.