Patent ID: 8337098

Claim:
An optical connector comprising: an optical module including: an optical element that emits light; a first convex lens that covers the optical element that emits light; and a positioning recess that surrounds the first convex lens; and a sleeve that optically interconnects the optical module and an optical fiber, wherein the sleeve being an integrally formed member including: a light guide; a second convex lens formed on an end face of the sleeve, wherein the end face faces the optical module and the second convex lens faces the first convex lens of the optical element; a substantially annular guide portion; and a positioning protrusion formed on an end face of the substantially annular guide portion, wherein: the positioning protrusion faces the optical module and contacts the positioning recess of the optical module so that the sleeve is positioned relative to the optical module; and a diameter of the second convex lens of the sleeve is larger than a diameter of the first convex lens of the optical element that emits light; and a housing that houses the optical module and the sleeve.