Ferrule holding structure for optical connector component
US6599027B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/266
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is an optical connector component 31 comprising a ferrule 2 for receiving an end portion of a core optical fiber of a fiber optic cable, a flange 32 mounted on the peripheral of the ferrule 2, and a one-piece plug frame 33 for floatingly supporting the ferrule 2 having the flange 32 mounted thereon. The flange 32 and the plug frame 33 are provided with respective engagement portions 37, 50 that are mutually engaged. The flange 32 has such resiliency that it is reduced in diameter by a radial and inward force exerted through the engagement portions 37, 50 when the ferrule 2 is inserted into the plug frame 33 from one end thereof and the flange 32 is restored to the original condition present before the insertion when the engagement portions 37, 50 are mutually engaged.
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