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    • 专利摘要:
    Connector assembly Connector assemblies having an adjustable polarity are described. For example, at least two ferrules may be arranged in a connector assembly housing within independent frame plugs at a certain polarity. an upper portion of the housing may be removed to allow access to the frame plugs. In this way, an installer can open the housing, switch the polarity of the ferrules, and then re-couple the upper portion to the housing. In another example, the connector assembly may include a lock that can rotate around the connector assembly from a first polarity position to a second polarity position. The connector assembly may include a compression element which may facilitate rotation of the lock when the compression element is compressed. In this way, the lock can be rotated to a different polarity position to allow the connector set to be connected to an adapter that uses a different polarity.
    公开号:BR112018014424B1
    申请号:R112018014424-0
    申请日:2017-01-13
    公开日:2019-07-16
    发明作者:Jimmy Jun-Fu Chang；Kazuyoshi TAKANO
    申请人:Senko Advanced Components, Inc.；
    IPC主号:
    专利说明:

    “CONNECTOR SET”
    CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [001] This application claims the benefit of the Patent Application not
    Provisional No. 14 / 997,375, filed on January 15, 2016, incorporated into this document in its entirety for reference.
    FIELD OF THE INVENTION [002] The technology described in general refers to components for connecting data transmission elements and, more specifically, to connector sets configured to facilitate the efficient exchange of a polarity of the connector set without substantially disassembling or disassembling the connector set.
    FUNDAMENTALS [003] The reliability of the communication infrastructure depends on secure and precise connections between components, such as cable segments, network equipment and communication devices. Large-scale data communication systems use fiber optic cables to transmit data between components. Fiber optic cables can be terminated by sets of connectors. Duplex type connector set, like an LC type connector set, can include a receiving optical fiber (usually identified as “A”) and a transmitting optical fiber (usually identified as “B”). These sets of duplex type connectors can be connected to an adapter that has corresponding receive (or “A”) and transmit (“B”) ports. A set of duplex connectors is generally configured so that the receiving optical fiber connects to the adapter's transmitting port and the transmitting optical fiber connects to the adapter's receiving port.
    [004] A set of duplex connectors has a polarity based on the relative orientation of the receiving optical fiber and the transmitting optical fiber. Likewise, a corresponding adapter can have a
    Petition 870180072469, of 17/08/2018, p. 7/38 / 19 polarity based on the relative orientation of the receiving port and the transmitting port. If the polarity of the connector set matches the polarity of the adapter, the connection between the connector set and the adapter can successfully communicate data through the fiber optic cables joined by these two components. However, particularly in large installations, the polarity of the connector often does not match the polarity of the adapter, leading to crossovers and other communication problems. The connector set cannot simply be rotated to a correct polarity, as the connector set includes elements configured to secure the connector set to the adapter, which prevents rotation.
    [005] Conventional techniques for changing an incorrect polarity of a set of connectors involve difficult and time-consuming methods. For example, an installer may be required to remove the existing incorrect connector set and prepare a new connector set on site. Other methods involve the use of special tools or expensive connector components that may also require twisting or rotating the fiber, which can lead to damaged connections. Consequently, telecommunications network providers would benefit from a set of connectors configured to allow efficient and effective exchange of the polarity of the set of connectors on site.
    SUMMARY [006] This description is not limited to the specific systems, devices and methods described, as these may vary. The terminology used in the description is for the purpose of describing specific versions or modalities only, and is not intended to limit the scope.
    [007] As used in this document, the singular forms "one", "one" and "o", "a" include plural references, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Unless otherwise stated, all terms
    Petition 870180072469, of 17/08/2018, p. 8/38 / 19 technicians and scientists used here have the same meanings as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the technique. Nothing in this description should be construed as an admission that the modalities described in this description are not entitled to anticipate such description by virtue of the previous invention. As used in this document, the term "understand" means "include, but not limited to".
    [008] In one embodiment, a set of connectors having an adjustable polarity may include a first metal arc and a second metal arc arranged in one of a first polarity and a second polarity, the lock component configured to rotate from a first polarity position for a second polarity position, a locking element configured to engage a locking recess to prevent rotation of the locking component and at least one compression element configured to disengage the locking element from the locking recess when the hair at least one compression element is compressed, thereby allowing the locking component to rotate. In one aspect, the connector set can be configured to be connected to an adapter in a first polarity when the locking component is located in the first polarity position and in a second polarity when the locking component is located in the second polarity position .
    [009] In one embodiment, a set of connectors having an adjustable polarity may include a first plug frame and a second plug frame independent of each other, a first metal arc arranged within the first plug frame and a second metal arc arranged within the second plug frame which are each coupled to a final end of a fiber optic cable; and a housing that can include an upper housing component configured to be removably coupled to a lower housing component. The accommodation
    Petition 870180072469, of 17/08/2018, p. 9/38 / 19 can be configured to secure the first plug frame and the second plug frame within the connector set when the upper housing component is coupled to the lower housing component. In one aspect, removal of the upper housing component from the lower housing component can provide access to the first plug frame and the second plug frame to allow a location change of the first plug frame and the second plug frame within the housing to adjust a polarity of the connector set.
    BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0010] The above objectives and other objectives of the present invention will become more easily apparent from the detailed description below, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings.
    [0011] Figure 1 represents a set of illustrative connectors according to a first modality.
    [0012] Figures 2A to 2C represent an illustrative connector set according to the first modality.
    [0013] Figures 3A to 3F represent an illustrative connector set according to a second modality.
    [0014] Figures 4A to 4I represent an illustrative connector set according to a third modality.
    DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0015] The technology described in general refers to connector sets (for example, a plug, male connector, connector or similar) having an adjustable polarity. In general, connector sets have a plurality of orientations, alignments or other physical attributes that cause connector sets to have a plurality of polarities. In some embodiments, the connector set can only fit and / or correctly connect to an adapter (for example, a receptacle, female connector, adapter or similar) in one or more of the
    Petition 870180072469, of 17/08/2018, p. 10/38 / 19 polarities. The polarity of the connector set may be based on the relative orientation of the components of the connector set, such as metal arches, a housing, a latch, a frame or the like. For example, a connector set configured according to some modalities may include two metal arcs, a transmitting metal arc and a receiving metal arc, which can be arranged in one of a first polarity and a second polarity to form a connection successful with a matching adapter.
    [0016] The connector sets and other data transmission elements described according to some modalities in this document can be connected within a network, which can include any type of network capable of transmitting signals, electricity or any other type broadcast media. For example, the network may include, without limitation, a communication network, a telecommunications network, an electrical network, a data network, a computer network and any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the network may include a communication network using various signal transmission media, which includes, without limitation, fiber optic networks, Ethernet networks, cable and / or satellite television networks and any other type of network communication now known or developed in the future. In some embodiments, sealable connector sets can be configured to connect cable segments and / or devices within a fiber optic network using various types of standard connectors and / or adapters, which include, but are not limited to, connections network type LC, ST, SC, FC, DIN, D4, SMA, E2000, Biconic, FullAXS, OCD, pluggable with small form factor (SFP), MPO and / or copper, as RJ-45 type connectors. In some embodiments, the connector set may include an LC duplex type connector, and the connector set adapter may include an SFP type adapter. In some embodiments, the connector set may include a
    Petition 870180072469, of 17/08/2018, p. 11/38 / 19 LC type connector uniboot. In some embodiments, the connector set may include a unibody connector, for example, which includes a rounded fiber optic cable.
    [0017] Figure 1 represents an exploded view of an illustrative connector set according to a first modality. As shown in Figure 1, a connector set 100 can include a housing 180 formed by an upper housing component 105 and a lower housing component 110. Housing 180 may include a “closed” configuration when the upper housing component 105 is coupled to the lower housing component 110 and an “open” configuration when the upper housing component 105 is not coupled to the lower housing component 110. The upper housing component 105 and the lower housing component 110 can be safely coupled to a the other using various means, such as a pressure fit, a friction fit or the like.
    [0018] In some embodiments, the upper housing component 105 may include one or more upper projections 190 configured to engage corresponding locking projections 195 in the lower housing component 110. As the main component of housing 105 is being pushed into the housing component lower housing 110, upper projections 190 engage locking projections 195, which may include an inclined upper surface so that the force of the projections against the locking projections causes the side walls of the lower housing to extend outward to facilitate movement of the projections beyond the locking projections and into the housing 180. When the upper projections 190 have passed the locking projections 195, the side walls of the lower housing component 110 return to their original position and the locking projections are positioned on the pro superior jections, preventing
    Petition 870180072469, of 17/08/2018, p. 12/38 / 19 movement of the upper housing component 105 in an upward direction. Consequently, the upper housing component 105 is securely coupled to the lower housing component 110. The upper housing component 105 can be removed from the lower housing component 110 using various methods, including locating a portion of the lower housing component. . For example, an installer can manually spread locking projections 195 and lift the upper housing component 105 to remove the upper housing component from the lower housing component 110.
    [0019] A cable (not shown) can extend through a cover
    115 for connector set 100. The cable may include two optical fibers (for example, a transmitting optical fiber and a receiving optical fiber) terminating at a first metal loop 155a and a second metal loop 155b. For example, the first metal arc 155a can be coupled to a final end of a transmitting optical fiber and the second metal arc 155b can be coupled to a final end of a receiving optical fiber, or vice versa. A crimp ring and / or crimp tube 120, which can include a material, such as a heat shrinkable material, can wrap around a portion of the cable and a crimp ring 120 can be attached to the cable. A rear pin 125 can engage crimp ring 120 at a distal end (D) thereof. In some embodiments, as the crimp ring 120 is attached to the cable, the crimp ring can prevent movement of the rear pin 125 and, therefore, of the housing 180, towards the distal end (D) of the connector set 100. In in some embodiments, the rear pin 125 can be molded or attached to a part of the upper housing component 105 or the lower housing component 110. The rear pin 125 can be arranged within a channel 170 formed in the housing 180. In some embodiments, the rear pin 125
    Petition 870180072469, of 17/08/2018, p. 13/38 / 19 can be attached to channel 170 within the lower housing component 110, such as through a pressure adjustment, a friction adjustment, an adhesive or the like.
    [0020] The first metal arch 155a and the second metal arch 155b can be arranged within a first plug frame 150a and a second plug frame 150b, respectively. The first plug frame 150a and the second plug frame 150b can be independent of each other. The upper housing component 105 and the lower housing component 110 may include recesses 130, 145 at a proximal end (P) thereof that are configured to engage the corresponding channels 165a, 165b formed at the distal end of the first plug frame 150a and the second plug frame 150b. In this way, the first plug frame 150a and the second plug frame 150b can be protected within connector set 100 when housing 180 is in the closed configuration. In some embodiments, the first plug frame 150a and the second plug frame 150b can be coupled to the upper housing component 105 and / or the lower housing component 110 within the recesses 130, 145, such as through a pressure adjustment , friction adjustment or the like.
    [0021] The first plug frame 150a and the second plug frame 150b can include a locking latch 160a, 160b configured to removably attach connector set 100 to a complementary adapter (not shown). The locking latches 160a, 160b can be depressible and can have sufficient flexibility so that the connector assembly 100 can be released from the adapter when the latch is activated with a moderate pressure force. The upper housing component 105 may include a thumb lock 135 configured to engage the locking latches 160a, 160b. Thumb latch 135 can be positioned in housing 180 so that individual locking latches
    Petition 870180072469, of 17/08/2018, p. 14/38 / 19
    160a, 160b can be triggered by a single thumb lock 135 in the housing. Thumb latch 135 can be configured to press lock latches 160a, 160b at substantially the same time.
    [0022] Figures 2A to 2C represent an illustrative connector set according to the first modality. Figure 2A represents the connector set 100 with the housing 180 in the closed position and having a first polarity in which the metal arch 155a is located on the left and the metal arch 155b is located on the right. In Figure 2B, the housing component 180 is in the open configuration in which the upper housing component 105 has been disconnected from the lower housing component 110 exposing the interior of the housing and allowing access to the first plug frame 150a and the second plug frame 150b. As shown in Figure 2C, the first plug frame 150a and the second plug frame 150b can be moved independently of the lower housing component 110 when the housing 180 is in the open configuration. Consequently, the position of the first plug frame 150a and the second plug frame 150b, and therefore the first metal arc 155a and the second metal arc 155b, can be switched within connector set 180. In this way, the set of connectors 100 can be adjusted to have a second polarity in which the metal arc 155a is located on the right and the metal arc 155b is located on the left. Once the polarity of the connector set 100 has been adjusted, the upper housing component 105 can be coupled to the lower housing component 110 and the connector set can be connected to a corresponding adapter.
    [0023] Figures 3A to 3F represent an illustrative connector set according to a second modality. In particular, Figure 3A represents an exploded view of an illustrative connector set according to the second embodiment. A set of connectors 300 can
    Petition 870180072469, of 17/08/2018, p. 15/38 / 19 include a frame (or housing) 380 configured to securely accommodate a first metal arch 155a and a second metal arch 155b, springs 320a, 320b and other internal components not shown in Figure 3A. Frame 380 may include an upper frame component 305 configured to be coupled to a lower frame component 310, both of which may include a rear pin portion 381, 385 and a plug frame portion 315, 325. At least a portion of the plug frame portion 315, 325 can be configured to engage and / or be inserted into a corresponding port on an adapter. The upper frame component 305 and the lower frame component 310 can be safely coupled to each other using various means, such as snap fit, friction fit, adhesive or the like.
    [0024] A cable (not shown) can extend through a cover
    115 for connector set 300. The cable may include two optical fibers (for example, a transmitting optical fiber and a receiving optical fiber) that terminates at the first metal arc 155a and the second metal arc 155b. For example, the first metal arc 155a can be coupled to a final end of a transmitting optical fiber and the second metal arc 155b can be coupled to a final end of a receiving optical fiber, or vice versa. A crimp ring 120 can be attached to the cable. The pin portion 381, 385 can engage the crimp ring 120 at a distal end (D) thereof. Since the crimp ring 120 is attached to the cable, the crimp ring can prevent movement of the pin portion 381, 385 and therefore, of the frame 380, towards the distal end (D) of the connector set 300.
    [0025] A latch component 350 may include a ring portion
    360 arranged around a distal end (D) of frame 380. The locking component may include a thumb lock 355 configured to removably attach connector set 300 to a
    Petition 870180072469, of 17/08/2018, p. 16/38 / 19 complementary adapter (not shown). The thumb lock 355 can be depressable and can have sufficient flexibility so that the connector set 300 can be released from the adapter when the lock is activated with a moderate pressure force.
    [0026] Figure 3B represents a cross-sectional view of the connector set 300 and Figure 3C represents the detail 390 of Figure 3B. As shown in Figures 3A to 3C, an outer surface of frame 380 may include one or more locking recesses 375 configured to receive one or more corresponding locking projections 370 arranged on an inner surface of ring portion 360. Locking member 350 it can include one or more compression sections 365b (the compression section 365a is not visible in Figure 3A, see Figure 3E). As shown in Figures 3A and 3C, locking projections 370 can engage locking recesses 375 to prevent rotation of locking member 350 relative to frame 380.
    [0027] Compression of the compression sections 365a, 365b causes the shape of the ring portion 360 to be deformed. For example, the shape of the ring portion 360 can be generally circular in shape when the compression sections 365a, 365b are not compressed and are generally oval in shape when the compression sections are compressed. When the compression sections 365a, 365b are compressed, the locking projections 370 come out of the locking recesses 375 and the locking component 350 can rotate with respect to frame 380. When the compression sections 365a, 365b are not compressed, the projections locking device 370 can be inserted into locking recesses 375 and locking member 350 can be locked in place in relation to frame 380. Consequently, locking member 350 can be rotated to the other side of frame 380 and the connector set 300 can be rotated to connect to a corresponding adapter with a different polarity.
    Petition 870180072469, of 17/08/2018, p. 17/38 / 19 [0028] Figures 3D to 3F represent an illustrative polarity setting for connector set 300. In Figure 3D, connector set 300 is arranged in a first polarity in which the connector set is configured to connect to an adapter with the second metal loop 155b on the right side and the first metal loop 155a on the left side of the connector set from a top-down perspective. Locking member 350 is arranged in a first position of polarity in frame 380, with compression section 365b visible in Figure 3D and thumb lock 355 over plug frame portion 315. In Figure 3E, the compression sections 365a, 365b have been compressed and locking member 350 has been rotated to a second polarity position, in which compression section 365a is visible in Figure 3E and thumb lock 355 is under plug frame portion 325. In Figure 3F, the entire connection set 300 has been rotated so that the connection set can connect to an adapter in a second polarity with the second metal arch 155b on the left side and the first metal arch 155a on the right side of the assembly connectors from a top to bottom perspective. Consequently, the polarity of the connector set 300 can be adjusted by rotating the lock component 350 from a first position of polarity to a second position of polarity and rotating the set of connectors so that lock 355 is oriented to engage a corresponding adapter.
    [0029] Figures 4A to 4I represent an illustrative connector set according to a third modality. Figure 4A represents a top-down view of a connector set 400 having a housing and compression elements 410a, 410b. The locking member 350 may have a ring portion 360 arranged around a locking member 430 (not shown, see Figure 4B). In some embodiments, the compression elements 410a, 410b can be resilient and
    Petition 870180072469, of 17/08/2018, p. 18/38 / 19 polarized outwards. In some embodiments, compression of the compression elements 410a, 410b may allow the locking member 350 to rotate from a first position of polarity to one or more other positions.
    [0030] Figure 4B represents a cross-sectional view of the connector set 400 from a top to bottom perspective. As shown in Figure 4B, the compression elements 410a, 410b can be arranged in a locking component 430. One or more cables (not shown) can extend through connector set 400, for example, through cap 115, of crimp ring 125, locking component 430 and housing 405 and ending at metal arches 155a, 155b. When the compression elements 410a, 410b 410a, 410b are not compressed, the locking elements 435a, 435b arranged in the locking member 430 can engage the locking member 350 to prevent its rotation. In some embodiments, the locking elements 435a, 435b can engage a locking recess 425a, 425b formed in the ring portion 360 of the locking member 350. Compression of the compression elements 410a, 410b can cause the locking elements 435a , 435b move inwardly so that they no longer engage locking member 350, thereby allowing the locking member to rotate around locking member 430. As locking member 350 rotates around locking member 430 , the external polarization of the locking elements 435a, 435b can cause the locking components to press against the inner surface of the ring portion 360. Consequently, when a locking recess 425a, 425b is located on a locking element 435a, 435b without the compression elements 410a, 410b being compressed, the locking element can push out and re-engage the locking recess 4 25a, 425b.
    Petition 870180072469, of 17/08/2018, p. 19/38 / 19 [0031] Figures 4C and 4D represent the housing 405, the locking component 430 and the locking component 350 in a side view and a perspective view, respectively. As shown in Figures 4C and 4D, housing 405 can include channels configured to receive compression elements 410a, 410b. In some embodiments, the housing 405 may include one or more openings 440 configured to receive a complementary projection 445 on the locking component 430 to hold the locking component in place within the connector set 400. Figures 4E and 4F represent the locking component. lock 350 and locking member 430 as arranged within connector assembly 400 from a side view and a top-down view, respectively.
    [0032] Figures 4G to 4I represent an illustrative polarity setting for connector set 400. In Figure 4G, connector set 400 is arranged in a first polarity in which the connector set is configured to connect to an adapter with the second metal arch 155b on the right side and the first metal arch 155a on the left side of the connector set from a top to bottom perspective. Locking member 350 is arranged in a first position of polarity on locking member 430, with locking recess 425b visible in Figure 4G and thumb lock 355 being arranged on an upper surface (T) of housing 405. In Figure 4H , locking member 350 has been rotated to a second polarity position, in which locking recess 425b is visible in Figure 4H and thumb lock 355 is arranged under a lower surface (B) of housing 405. In Figure 4I, the entire connection set 400 has been rotated so that the connection set can connect to an adapter in a second polarity with the second metal loop 155b on the left side and the first metal loop 155a on the right side of the connector set a top-down perspective
    Petition 870180072469, of 17/08/2018, p. Low 20/38 / 19. Consequently, the polarity of the connector set 400 can be adjusted by rotating the lock component 350 from a first position of polarity to a second position of polarity and rotating the set of connectors so that lock 355 is oriented to engage a corresponding adapter.
    [0033] Although a fiber optic connector has been used as an illustrative modality, this detailed description is not so limited, since any type of electrical and / or communication connector can be used according to some modalities. Connectors, adapters and connection assemblies formed from them can be used in combination with other connection elements and / or materials, such as crimpers, bands, straps, metal arches, locking materials, fluids, gels or the like.
    [0034] In the detailed description above, reference is made to the attached drawings, which form a part of this document. In the drawings, similar symbols in general identify similar components, unless the context indicates otherwise. The illustrative modalities described in the detailed description, drawings and claims should not be limiting. Other modalities can be used, and other changes can be made, without departing from the spirit or scope of the matter presented in this document. It will be readily understood that aspects of the present description, as generally described in this document and illustrated in the Figures, can be arranged, replaced, combined, separated and designed in a wide variety of different configurations, all of which are explicitly contemplated in this document. .
    [0035] The present description should not be limited in terms of the particular modalities described in this application, which are intended to be illustrations of various aspects. Many modifications and variations can be made without departing from its spirit and scope, as will be evident to people
    Petition 870180072469, of 17/08/2018, p. 21/38 / 19 technique. Functionally equivalent methods and devices within the scope of the description, in addition to those listed in this document, will be apparent to persons skilled in the art from the preceding descriptions. Such modifications and variations must be within the scope of the attached claims. The present description should be limited only by the terms of the appended claims, together with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. It should be understood that this description is not limited to particular methods, reagents, compounds, compositions or biological systems, which may, of course, vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used here is for the purpose of describing only particular modalities and is not intended to be limiting.
    [0036] With respect to the use of substantially any plural and / or singular terms in this document, those who have skill in the art may translate from the plural to the singular and / or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate for the context and / or application. The various singular / plural permutations can be expressly presented in this document for the sake of clarity.
    [0037] It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, the terms used here and especially in the appended claims (for example, bodies of the appended claims) are generally understood as “open” terms (for example, the term “including ”Should be interpreted as“ including, but without limitation ”, the term“ have ”should be interpreted as“ have at least ”, the term“ include ”should be interpreted as“ includes, but not limited ”). While various compositions, methods and devices are described in terms of "understanding" various components or steps (interpreted to mean "including, but not limited to"), compositions, methods and devices may also "consist essentially of" or "consist" components and stages, and such terminology should be interpreted as essentially defining groups of
    Petition 870180072469, of 17/08/2018, p. 22/38 / 19 closed members. It will also be understood by persons skilled in the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, that intention will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such a recitation there is no such intention. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain the use of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim claims. However, the use of such phrases should not be interpreted as implying that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “one” or “one” limits any particular claim containing such recitation of the introduced claim to modalities containing only one recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases "one or more" or "at least one" and undefined articles such as "one" or "one" (for example, "one" and / or "one" should be interpreted as "at least one ”Or“ one or more ”); the same goes for the use of defined articles used to introduce claims recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, persons skilled in the art will recognize that such a recitation must be interpreted as meaning at least the number recited (for example), the simple recitation of “two recitations, “Without other modifiers, it means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). In addition, in those cases where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, and C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intentional in the sense that someone with technical skill understands the convention (for example, “A system having at least one of A, B and C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and / or A, B and C together, etc.). In cases where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B, or C, etc." is used, in general such construction is intentional in the sense that someone with technical skill would understand the convention
    Petition 870180072469, of 17/08/2018, p. 23/38 / 19 (for example, “a system having at least one of A, B or C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together , B and C together and / or A, B and C together, etc.). It will also be understood by people skilled in the art that virtually any disjunctive word and / or phrase that presents two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims or drawings, must be understood as contemplating the possibilities of including one of the terms, any of the terms , or both terms. For example, the phrase "A or B" will be understood to include the possibilities of "A" or "B" or "A and B".
    [0038] Furthermore, when the characteristics or aspects of the description are described in terms of Markush groups, persons skilled in the art will recognize that the description is also so described in terms of any individual member or subgroup of members of the Markush group.
    [0039] As will be understood by a person versed in the technique, for any and all purposes, such as in terms of providing a written description, all the ranges described here also cover any and all possible subscales and combinations of their subscales. Any track listed can easily be recognized as describing sufficiently and allowing the same track to be divided into at least equal halves, thirds, quarters, fifths, tenths or the like. As a non-limiting example, each range discussed in this document can easily be divided into a lower third, an average third and an upper third. As will also be understood by a person skilled in the art, all languages such as "until", "at least" and the like include the recited number and refer to tracks that can subsequently be divided into sub-intervals as discussed above. Finally, as a person skilled in the art will understand, a banner includes each individual member. So, for example, a group with 1 to 3 cells refers to groups with 1, 2
    Petition 870180072469, of 17/08/2018, p. 24/38 / 19 or 3 cells. Likewise, a group with 1 to 5 cells refers to groups with 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 cells and so on.
    [0040] Several of the features and functions described above and others, or alternatives thereof, can be combined in many other different systems or applications. Various alternatives, modifications, variations or improvements still presently unforeseen or unexpected can be made subsequently by persons skilled in the art, each of whom is also intended to be covered by the described modalities.
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    Claims (14)
    [1]
    1. Set of connectors having an adjustable polarity, characterized by the fact that it comprises:
    a first metal arch and a second metal arch;
    a frame comprising an integrated plug frame portion and a rear pin portion, the frame being configured to receive the first metal arc and the second metal arc; and a lock component configured to rotate around the frame to change the polarity of the connector set from a first polarity when the lock component is located in a first polarity position to a second polarity when the lock component is located in a second polarity position, without removing the first metal arc and the second metal arc from the frame, wherein the locking member comprises a ring portion including at least one locking projection configured to engage the frame to prevent rotation of the frame. locking component in relation to the frame.
    [2]
    2. Connector set according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the latch component is configured to engage the frame to prevent rotation of the latch component in relation to the frame.
    [3]
    Connector set according to claim 2, characterized in that the frame comprises at least one locking recess and the locking component comprises at least one locking projection configured to engage the locking recess.
    [4]
    4. Connector set according to claim 2, characterized by the fact that it additionally comprises at least one compression element configured to disengage the locking component of the frame when the at least one compression element is compressed, thus allowing that the locking component rotates around the frame.
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    [5]
    Connector set according to claim 4, characterized in that it additionally comprises at least one locking element configured to engage at least one locking recess arranged in the locking component when the compression element is not compressed, avoiding, thus, the rotation of the locking component.
    [6]
    6. Connector set according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the connector set is an LC duplex type connector.
    [7]
    7. Connector set according to claim 1, characterized in that the lock component comprises at least one thumb lock configured to secure the connector set to an adapter.
    [8]
    8. Connector set according to claim 7, characterized in that the at least one thumb lock is configured to rotate with the lock component to change the polarity of the connector set.
    [9]
    9. Connector set according to claim 1, characterized in that the ring portion additionally includes at least one compression section configured to disengage the locking component from the frame.
    [10]
    10. Connector set according to claim 1, characterized in that the frame comprises a lower frame portion and an upper frame portion configured to couple with the lower frame portion to enclose the first metal arch and the second metal bow.
    [11]
    11. Connector set according to claim 10, characterized by the fact that each one between the lower frame portion and the
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    3/3 upper frame portion has a respective integrated plug frame portion and a rear pin portion.
    [12]
    Connector set according to claim 10, characterized in that the locking component is configured to rotate from the upper frame portion to the lower frame portion to change the polarity of the connector set.
    [13]
    13. Connector assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that the locking component is additionally configured to rotate from the lower frame portion to the upper frame portion to change the polarity of the connector assembly.
    [14]
    14. Connector set according to claim 1, characterized in that the locking component is configured to rotate without removing the locking component from the rear pin portion.
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