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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 18, 2003
Filed:
Dec. 21, 2001
Kiyoshi Jokura, Tokyo, JP;
Hirose Electric Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An optical connector ( ) comprises a housing ( ), an optical element ( ) incorporated in the housing ( ), a retaining mechanism ( and ) for retaining the optical element ( ) in the housing ( ) so that the optical element ( ) can be replaced together with the housing ( ) as a unit. The retaining mechanism ( or ) comprises a stopper member ( ) provided on the optical element ( ) and a retaining member ( ) provided on the housing ( ) such that abutment of the stopper member ( ) on the abutting portion of the housing ( ) restricts movement of the optical element ( ) toward one direction and abutment of the stopper member ( ) on the retaining member ( ) prevents separation of the optical element ( ) from the housing ( ).
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