Patent ID: 7862245
Filing Date: 2011-01-04
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. An optical fiber connector for forming a mechanical splice between first and second optical fibers, the connector comprising: a first clamping part having a first clamping surface; a second clamping part having a second clamping surface; a bore defined between the first and second clamping parts when the first and second clamping surfaces are abuttingly joined; a first extension portion extending from the first clamping part generally perpendicular to the first clamping surface; a second extension portion extending from the second clamping part generally perpendicular to the second clamping surface; the first and second extension portions are positioned adjacent to each other and extending in opposite directions, the first extension portion extending over the second clamping part and the second extension portion extending over the first clamping part, whereby pressures can be applied to the extension portions to separate the first and second clamping surfaces.