Patent ID: 6217229
Filing Date: 2001-04-17
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A fiber optic connector comprising, in combination:a) a pair of mateable connector members;b) each of said members comprising a body element having at least one channel therethrough adapted to receive a ferrule-tipped optical fiber;c) a cup for fixedly receiving said ferrule;d) said cup being of substantially cylindrical shape;e) at least one body element dowel channel in each of said body elements respectively, said dowel channels of said body elements being aligned with one another when said connector members are coupled to one another;f) a first connector member including a holder located flush against the body element thereof;g) said holder having at least one holder dowel channel, said at least one holder dowel channel being aligned with a body element dowel channel; andh) an internal dowel, said internal dowel being captured within said aligned body element and holder dowel channels of said first connector member.