Patent ID: 6443626
Filing Date: 2002-09-03
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An optical fiber connector element comprising a connector body which receives an optical fiber, the connector body being provided with coupling means to enable two connector elements having identical coupling means to be mated to connect optically the optical fibers, the coupling means comprising bayonet couplings having two diametrically opposed connection arms, the arms of one connector element fitting in the spacing between the arms of another connector element that has an identical coupling means, relative rotation between the one connector and the other connector then enabling a bayonet connection to be established, wherein: the connector body is provided with an alignment feature on one of said arms, said alignment feature positioned such that when the alignment feature of the one connector element and of the other connector element are aligned, the arms of the one connector element are inserted into the spaces between the arms of the other connector element with the correct relative positioning to enable the bayonet connection to be established.