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A fiber optic connector, especially for multiple-core fiber optic cables, in which a ferrule (2), mounted in a ferrule insert (3), and adapted to receive the optical fiber (P), is provided in a plug (A,B). An adaptor (C) is provided for receiving the plug, and includes a holding sleeve (11) which is

A fiber optic connector, especially for multiple-core fiber optic cables, in which a ferrule (2), mounted in a ferrule insert (3), and adapted to receive the optical fiber (P), is provided in a plug (A,B). An adaptor (C) is provided for receiving the plug, and includes a holding sleeve (11) which is retained in an insert (10). A split sleeve (12) is mounted in the holding sleeve (11) for receiving the ferrule (2). A terminal part (11b) of the holding sleeve protrudes from the surface of the insert (10) and is snugly received in an insertion recess (14) provided at the forward end of the ferrule insert (10). The terminal part (11b) enters recess (14) after the ferrule (2) has entered the split sleeve (12) at the time of connection of the plug and adaptor.

대표청구항 ▼

In a connector for connecting multiple-core optical fiber cables, said connector of the type comprising a plug having a plurality of ferrules mounted in a corresponding plurality of ferrule inserts provided in said plug, and said ferrules being held in said ferrule inserts with a predetermined amoun

In a connector for connecting multiple-core optical fiber cables, said connector of the type comprising a plug having a plurality of ferrules mounted in a corresponding plurality of ferrule inserts provided in said plug, and said ferrules being held in said ferrule inserts with a predetermined amount of play and an adaptor for receiving said plug in a predetermined position and with a predetermined amount of play to permit said plurality of ferrules to be received thereby, said adaptor further comprising a corresponding plurality of holding sleeves, each for receiving respectively a ferrule of said plurality of ferrules, and each one of said plurality of holding sleeves being retained by respective ones of a corresponding plurality of adaptor inserts provided in said adaptor, the improvement comprising: each one of said plurality of holding sleeves of said adaptor including a terminal part protruding from the surface of respective ones of said adaptor inserts; and a recess provided at the forward end of respective ferrule inserts, said recesses being dimensioned to snugly receive said respective terminal parts of said holding sleeves at the time of connection of said plug and said adaptor, whereby properly aligned reception of the respective ferrules in the respective sleeves is ensured even upon repeated connections and disconnections.