Patent ID: 6513989
Filing Date: 2003-02-04
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A connector for connecting optical fibers, comprising:a ferrule container for holding a first ferrule having an end face and retaining a multiplicity of optical fibers; a board housing for holding said ferrule container; a bushing housing for holding a second ferrule having an end face and retaining a multiplicity of optical fibers, said board housing and said bushing housing being constructed to mate in a mating state for connecting the first ferrule and the second ferrule such that the end face of the first ferrule bears against the end face of the second ferrule; a first locking device for detachably connecting said ferrule container to said board housing; a second locking device for detachably connecting said ferrule container to said bushing housing; said first locking device being constructed to be in a loosened condition and said second locking device constructed to be in a locked condition when said board housing and said bushing housing are in the mating state; said first locking device being constructed to be in a locked condition when said board housing and said bushing housing are not in the mating state; and said second locking device having ejector noses adjacent said bushing housing.