Patent ID: 6499889
Filing Date: 2002-12-31
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A method of assembling an optical connector including a light emitting module and a light receiving module, said light emitting module having a first molded portion of transparent synthetic resin, a light emitting element embedded in said first molded portion and first leads extending out of said first molded portion, said light receiving module having a second molded portion of transparent synthetic resin, a light receiving element embedded in said second molded portion and second leads extending out of said second molded portion, comprising the steps of:placing said light emitting module and said light receiving module directly or indirectly into respective module receiving sections formed in a casing so as to set said light emitting module and said light receiving module in position; and then mounting said casing in an optical housing; wherein said first and second molded portions are directly or indirectly provided, at positions corresponding to said light emitting and light receiving elements, with respective cylindrical portions for receiving a sleeve with a core and a cladding, and wherein said step of placing said light emitting module and said light receiving module into said respective module receiving sections comprises guiding said cylindrical portions in respective cutouts formed at said module receiving sections so as to set said light emitting module and said light receiving module in position.