Patent ID: 6783281
Filing Date: 2004-08-31
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An optical fiber converter adapted to interconnect a first optical fiber connector and a second optical fiber connector, each of a different type, comprising:a ferrule subassembly comprising a first ferrule having a first central hole extending therethrough, a second ferrule having a second central hole extending therethrough, a ferrule holder and an optical fiber, the first ferrule and the second ferrule fixedly held by the ferrule holder, the first central hole and the second central hole coaxially aligned, the optical fiber retained in the first and second central holes; a sleeve coaxially retaining the second ferrule for engaging with the second optical fiber connector; a plug housing comprising an outer housing and an inner housing surrounded by the outer housing, the outer housing slideably engaging with the inner housing, and the inner housing retaining the ferrule holder therein, the plug housing being adapted to engage with the first optical fiber connector; a receptacle housing inserted in the inner housing and adapted to engage with the second optical fiber connector, the receptacle housing comprising a second opening for receiving the second optical fiber connector, a tubular portion having a hole therethrough for receiving the sleeve and the second ferrule, and a spring-receiving cavity, the hole being in communication with the second opening and with the spring-receiving cavity; and a spring surrounding the ferrule holder and located in the spring-receiving cavity of the receptacle, and urging the ferrule holder forward into the inner housing.