Patent ID: 6379054
Filing Date: 2002-04-30
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A fiber optic connector adapted to be mounted upon the end portion of at least one optical fiber, the fiber optic connector comprising:a ferrule for receiving at least one optical fiber stub; mechanical splice components proximate one end of said ferrule and capable of being actuated so as to mechanically splice end portions of the at least one optical fiber stub and the at least one optical fiber; a ferrule holder defining a lengthwise extending passageway for receiving at least portions of said mechanical splice components and said ferrule, said ferrule holder also defining at least one window through which a portion of said mechanical splice components are exposed; and a cam member mounted upon said ferrule holder so as to engage the exposed portion of said mechanical splice components, said cam member adapted to actuate said splice components in order to mechanically splice end portions of the at least one optical fiber stub and the at least one optical fiber as said cam member is rotated relative to said ferrule holder from a first unactuated position to a second actuated position, wherein said cam member comprises an inwardly extending projection, and wherein an outer surface of said ferrule holder defines a groove for receiving the inwardly extending projection of said cam member and for guiding said cam member as said cam member is mounted upon said ferrule holder and is thereafter rotated relative to said ferrule holder from the first unactuated position to the second actuated position.