Patent ID: 6443629
Filing Date: 2002-09-03
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An optical fiber terminus for mounting on a retention plate that has a hole with a tapered rear surface, comprising:a one-piece terminus body which is elongated along an axis, said body having a forward portion forming a largely rearwardly-facing front shoulder and a rearward portion forming a largely forwardly-facing rear shoulder with said body having a shaft of predetermined outside diameter extending between said shoulders; a substantially helical spring lying around said shaft and between said shoulders; said body rearward portion forming a thin flange having an average thickness that is less than half the shaft diameter, said flange having a forward surface forming said rear shoulder, with said forward surface extending radially inward and forward at an angle of at least 15Â° to a radial direction, to thereby enable the forward surface to center itself on the tapered rear surface of the retention plate while facilitating spring installation on the shaft.