Patent ID: 6302591
Filing Date: 2001-10-16
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An optical fiber connector:a plurality of ferrules into which end portions of optical fibers are inserted respectively to form optical fiber plugs;a connector housing into which said optical fiber plugs are inserted;a holder fitted on said connector housing from rear end portions of said optical fiber plugs, said holder including insertion holes for respectively passing said optical fibers therethrough in a direction of insertion of said optical fiber plugs, and introduction notches communicating respectively with said insertion holes in a direction intersecting said inserting direction;a light receiving-emitting device into which said optical fiber connector is fitted, distal end surfaces of said optical fiber plugs being kept spaced a predetermined distance respectively from light receiving-emitting elements received within said light receiving-emitting device; anda ferrule-pressing member for urging said optical fiber plug, fitted respectively into said insertion holes through the respective introduction notches, toward said connector housing, said ferrule-pressing member being mounted on said optical fiber plugs.