Quick release connection

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed that include a fiber optic connection with an alignment chamber. In the alignment chamber is a first fiber optic terminal and a second fiber optic terminal coupled to the first fiber optic terminal. In addition, a securing mechanism is placed within the alignment chamber and forces the first fiber optic terminal and second fiber optic terminal together. Also in this embodiment an ejection mechanism is disclosed that ejects the first fiber optic terminal upon the removal of the securing mechanism.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method, comprising:
 creating a connection between two different terminals in a connecter, wherein the first terminal and second terminal are aligned, and wherein the first terminal and second terminal form a junction to transmit optical data;   storing a potential energy that is directed to act on at least one of the two terminals, wherein the potential energy is controlled by an inhibiting force;   triggering the release of the potential energy to separate the first terminal and the second terminal by removing the inhibiting force, wherein the potential energy released is sufficient to eject the first terminal from the connecter.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second terminal comprise at least one alignment pin, wherein the alignment pin is used to align the connection between the first terminal and the second terminal. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the first and second terminal comprise a plurality of connections. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 3 , wherein the plurality of connections are fiber optic connections. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the potential energy source is a spring. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the potential energy source is a magnetic force. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the potential source is triggered by a bracket. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein upon the release of the potential energy, the first terminal is ejected. 
     
     
         9 . A system, comprising:
 a connector comprising an alignment chamber;   a first terminal coupled to a first cable positioned in the alignment chamber, wherein the first terminal interface is perpendicular to the alignment chamber;   a second terminal coupled to a second cable positioned in the alignment chamber, wherein the second terminal interface is perpendicular to the alignment chamber and placed where the second terminal interface is facing the first terminal interface;   an ejection mechanism coupled to the first interface, wherein the ejection mechanism is positioned to force the first terminal outside of the alignment chamber; and   an inhibitor that stops the ejection mechanism, wherein a trigger is coupled to the ejection mechanism and removes the inhibitor thereby activating the ejection mechanism.   
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the first cable comprises a plurality of fiber optic connections. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the ejection mechanism is a spring. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the inhibitor is bearing. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein the inhibitor is removed by at least part of the trigger shifting. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the trigger is a bracket placed onto the alignment chamber. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the trigger is a tether placed onto the alignment chamber that is coupled to a solid surface. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the trigger is activated by a motion sensor. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the trigger is activated by a level sensor. 
     
     
         18 . A fiber optic connection apparatus, comprising:
 an alignment chamber, comprising:
 a first fiber optic terminal; 
 a second fiber optic terminal coupled to the first fiber optic terminal; 
 a securing mechanism within the alignment chamber, wherein the securing mechanism forces the first fiber optic terminal and second fiber optic terminal together; and 
 an ejection mechanism, wherein the ejection mechanism ejects the first fiber optic terminal upon the removal of the securing mechanism. 
   
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the ejection mechanism comprises at least one spring. 
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the first fiber optic terminal comprises a plurality of connections.