Patent ID: 7371015
Filing Date: 2008-05-13
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A connector for two-way optical communications, the connector being connected to an optical plug holding a transmitting optical fiber and a receiving optical fiber, the connector comprising: a receptacle body including a pair of receiving tubes to which the transmitting optical fiber and the receiving optical fiber are respectively inserted, the receiving tubes being firmed in a recessed portion provided on a front face of the receptacle body, the receptacle body including a pair of through holes that are respectively connected with the receiving tubes and opened on a rear face of die receptacle body, a device holder for holding a light-emitting device and a light-receiving device, the device holder being attached to the rear face, and a light guide unit including a pair of light guides shaped like cylinders and a connecting portion integrally interposed between the light guides, the light guides being respectively inserted in the pair of through holes, the light guides having one ends protruding from the rear face, the one ends being respectively opposed to the light-emitting device and the light-receiving device, the light guide unit optically connecting the transmitting optical fiber and the receiving optical fiber respectively to the light-emitting device and the light-receiving device, the connector further comprising a pair of attachments having through holes with hold portions, wherein: