Patent ID: 9568689
Date: 2017-02-14
CPC Classifications: G02B

Claim:
1. A spring push for use with a fiber optic connector comprising: a main body having a forward facing surface, a rearward facing surface, and at least one side portion; two generally parallel extensions extending from the forward facing surface of the main body away from the rearward facing surface; the two generally parallel extensions configured to engage an elastic member therebetween and each of the parallel extensions having a projection to engage a connector housing of the fiber optic connector; a crimp portion extending from the rearward facing surface of the main body and away from the forward facing surface, the crimp portion having a central opening to allow optical fibers to pass therethrough and between the two generally parallel extensions; and an engagement member having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion extending from the at least one side portion away from the main body and orthogonal to the central opening, the first portion having a slot, and the second portion extending from a distal end of the first portion and away from the rearward facing surface.