Patent ID: 7591596
Filing Date: 2009-09-22
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A short chain ferrule structure including: a plurality of ferrules adapted to be attached respectively to end portions of optical fiber cables; an interconnecting portion interconnecting said plurality of ferrules; a connection portion provided at that portion of said interconnecting portion projecting from the ferrule disposed at one end portion of said short chain ferrule structure; and a connection reception portion which is provided at that portion of said interconnecting portion projecting from the ferrule disposed at the other end portion of said short chain ferrule structure, and is engageable with said connection portion of another short chain ferrule structure; wherein a projection is formed at said connection portion, and projects from said interconnecting portion, and a hole for the passage of said projection of another short chain ferrule structure therethrough is formed in said connection reception portion, and extends through said interconnecting portion; wherein the projection is fused to the hole.