Patent ID: 6431762
Filing Date: 2002-08-13
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An optical connector adapter comprising:an optical connection sleeve having a first end portion and a second end portion opposite the first end portion; a sleeve holder having a first cylindrical member having a first through-hole for receiving the first end portion of the optical connection sleeve; a housing for receiving and supporting the sleeve holder, the housing having a second cylindrical member having a second through-hole for receiving the second end portion of the optical connection sleeve; engagement means for engaging the sleeve holder and the housing together in a state that a first end of the first cylindrical member and a first end of the second cylindrical member are abutted against each other; and a plurality of convex portions projecting radially inward at respective second ends of the first cylindrical member and the second cylindrical member for regulating movement of the optical connection sleeve in an axial direction.