Patent ID: 6081642
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An optical connector which supports at least one fiber optic cable, said cable comprising a fiber optic core and a surrounding coating, said connector comprising:a housing having a longitudinal direction, along which said at least one cable is arranged, and an elevational direction;a cover;at least one cable guide which supports each of said at least one fiber optic cable, said at least one cable guide being provided on one of said housing and said cover, and extending along said longitudinal direction;at least one pair of guide plates provided on the other of said housing and said cover, said at least one pair of guide plates extending along said longitudinal and elevational directions and forming parallel opposing faces to flank said at least one fiber optic cable when said housing and said cover are connected; andat least one stopper provided on each of said parallel opposing faces of each of said at least one pair of guide plates along said elevational direction, said at least one stopper having an end which forms a cutting edge, whereby when said housing and said cover are being connected, said cutting edge cuts away part of said coating of said at least one fiber optic cable such that said at least one stopper securely holds said at least one fiber optic cable.