Patent ID: 9285543
Filing Date: 2016-03-15
CPC Classification: G02B,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A fiber optic connector, comprising: a mechanical splice assembly including a mechanical splice assembly housing having a first end, a second end, and a tubular cavity through the first and second ends, the mechanical splice assembly also including a ferrule having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the ferrule is inserted into the mechanical splice assembly housing from the first end of the mechanical splice assembly housing; a mechanical splice assembly holder accommodating and retaining a rear portion of the mechanical splice assembly housing, the mechanical splice assembly holder having a body section and a cable retention section, the cable retention section including a pair of cable retention arms extending from the body section and a guiding groove that is extended out from the body section, wherein the guiding groove is located between the two cable retention arms; a connector housing receiving and accommodating a front portion of the mechanical splice assembly housing; and a spring placed within the connector housing and mounted on an end portion of the mechanical splice assembly housing, wherein the spring provides a biasing force between the mechanical splice assembly housing and the connector housing.