Patent ID: 6398424
Filing Date: 2002-06-04
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An optical connector, comprising:a multi-channel optical fiber block capable of being pluggably attached with an optical device array block, wherein the multi-channel optical fiber block comprises: a connector body having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion having V-grooves, the second portion having bores aligned with the grooves, and a trench occupying the space between the V-grooves and the bores; and a cover; wherein optical fibers are captured in the V-grooves of the connector body; a fiber cable having a jacket; at least one optical fiber enclosed in the jacket of the fiber cable, a length of the fiber being captured in the multi-channel optical fiber block; a stopper fixedly mounted on the jacket of the cable; and a housing mounted on the jacket of the cable, the housing capturing the stopper and being capable of covering the multi-channel optical fiber block.