Patent ID: 6048106
Filing Date: 2000-04-11
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An optical module with which an optical connector is abutted and connected, the optical module and optical connector having pin holes into which guide pins are inserted to thereby connect the optical connector and the optical module,wherein retaining members, made of superelastic metal wire, for retaining abutment and connection of the optical module and the optical connector are mounted such that the retaining members protrude from the optical connector or that mounting portions on which the retaining members are removably mounted are integrally provided on the optical module, andwherein the retaining members include arm portions formed by bending a single superelastic metal wire and which are disposed in a longitudinal direction of the optical connector, the retaining members also include retaining portions each formed by bending the single superelastic metal wire inwardly so as to elastically abut on a rear end surface of the optical connector to thereby press the optical connector in the direction of abutment and connection with respect to the optical module.