Patent ID: 6572275
Filing Date: 2003-06-03
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An optical connector housing for accommodating a ferrule of an optical connector, comprising:arm portions respectively extending forward from both end sides of a base end wall; an opening angle driving cam member arranged between the arm portions; and a slider for advancing and retreating said opening angle driving cam member in an extending direction of said arm portion; wherein an engaging portion engaged with a connecting partner side is formed on each of tip sides of both said arm portions; a tip portion of the arm portion on at least one side has an arm extending portion extended and formed forward from said engaging portion; a cam following face moved by the retreating movement of said opening angle driving cam member and angularly opening the arm portion is formed in each of inner walls of both said arm portions; and the engagement of the engaging portion on the tip side of said arm portion with the connecting partner is released by the angular opening of said arm portion.