Patent ID: 6709165
Filing Date: 2004-03-23
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A plug part for an optical plug and socket connection, said plug part comprising:a plug housing in which at least one plug pin is held and at least one resilient locking element for pull proof locking of the plug part in a socket part on reaching a final insert position, wherein the locking element is pivotably fastened on a rotational link and is snapped on said plug housing and the locking element is a one piece part formed as a bent component of metal comprising two parallel arms extending on each side of the plug housing, said arms having ends on which there are arranged respective detent pawls, and a leaf spring which is arranged between said parallel arms and on which the locking element is resiliently supported on the plug housing, and further comprising a gripper part made of plastic material which is snapped onto the locking element and which laterally overlaps the locking element.