Patent ID: 6102581
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An optical adapter for interconnection between a plug connector and a jack connector, said adapter including a ferrule assembly and a housing, wherein the ferrule assembly comprises at least one cylindrical ferrule having an optical fiber disposed along its central axis between front and back portions thereof, and wherein the housing comprises:a plug member having front and back ends and a cavity that extends therebetween, the front portion of the ferrule assembly being installed into the back end of the plug member and protruding from the front end thereof, the plug member having a cantilever latch and being adapted to fit into the jack connector;a jack member having a cavity that extends between front and back ends thereof, the opening being adapted to receive a back portion of the ferrule assembly into the front end of the jack member, the back end of the jack member being adapted to receive the plug connector; andthe front end of the jack member being interlocked to the back end of the plug member to enclose the ferrule assembly.