Patent ID: 8974124
Filing Date: 2015-03-10
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. An optical fiber connector comprising: a housing having a first end for receiving an optical fiber, a second end opposite the first end, and a longitudinal passage extending from the first end to the second end; a ferrule assembly comprising a ferrule holder and ferrule, wherein the ferrule assembly and the second end are configured for insertion of the ferrule assembly through the second end in a first longitudinal direction and into the longitudinal passage for being disposed within the passage and longitudinally movable within the passage, the ferrule assembly being configured for retaining an optical fiber therein; and at least one of the housing and the ferrule holder comprising a portion for engaging the other of the housing and the ferrule holder for retaining the ferrule assembly within the passage in opposition to movement of the ferrule assembly within the passage in a second longitudinal direction opposite the first longitudinal direction.