Patent ID: 6203210
Filing Date: 2001-03-20
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A connector for terminating an optical fiber cable and for making a connection with a predetermined coupling apparatus, comprising:a ferrule stem assembly having first and second opposed ends and a longitudinal passageway defined therethrough, the passageway being sized to receive an optical fiber, a first tab extending radially outwardly from the ferrule stem assembly proximate to the first end, and a spring retainer extending radially outwardly from the ferrule stem assembly proximate to the second end;a cap member having a bore defined longitudinally therethrough, the bore being sized to receive the ferrule stem assembly, and an annular lip circumscribing the bore, the cap member being inserted over the ferrule stem assembly such that the first tab retains the cap member on the ferrule stem assembly at the annular lip; anda helical spring being disposed about the ferrule stem assembly between the ferrule stem assembly and the cap member, the spring being disposed against the spring retainer and biasing the annular lip against the first tab.