Patent ID: 6746266
Filing Date: 2004-06-08
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A duplex fiber optic connector device, comprising:a first connector housing for receiving a first optical fiber plug, and including a first latch member unitarily molded therewith; and a second connector housing for receiving a second optical fiber plug, and including a second latch member unitarily molded therewith; wherein the first latch member comprises at least a pair of retention members protruding from an outside wall of the first connector housing, each retention member having a rectangular opening defined therethrough, and at least one of retention members having a stop member extending from a forward end thereof, and the second latch member comprises at least a pair of hooked members, each hook member having a base portion and a protrusion which protrudes from the retention member, the protrusions being loosely received in the openings such that the first latch member is in loose engagement with the second latch member, which, in turn, provides float between the first connector housing and the second connector housing.