Detachable optical connector

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1981-06-03

1987-08-04

Wise, Robert E.

G02B 638

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046842128

ABSTRACT:
An optical connector for coupling pairs of optical fibers. The connector comprises a multi-part housing accommodating two pin holders. Each pin holder encloses one or three pins which enclose an elongate duct for accommodating one end of an optical fiber. The pins are aligned with respect to each other by means of a coupling bushing. A set of pins projects beyond a first housing part and is protected by a protective cap which is detachably mounted on the housing part and which projects beyond the end of the set of pins. A coupling bushing is arranged on the pins inside the protective cap. A collar formed on the protective cap keeps the coupling bushing in position. The protective cap also serves for precentering during the assembly of the connector. To this end, the protective cap forms a smooth fit with a recess in a second housing part within which the second, mating pin holder is accommodated. One of the pin holders, and hence the set of pins is preferably arranged to be resilient in the longitudinal direction.

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