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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 29, 2003
Filed:
Mar. 01, 2002
Yukinori Miyake, Tokyo, JP;
Takumi Yoshida, Tokyo, JP;
Shin Sumida, Musashino, JP;
Shuichi Yanagi, Musashino, JP;
Other;
Abstract
Disclosed is an optical connector component comprising a ferrule for receiving an end portion of a core optical fiber of a fiber optic cable, a flange mounted on the peripheral of the ferrule and a one-piece plug frame for floatingly supporting the ferrule having the flange mounted thereon. The flange and the plug frame are provided with respective engagement portions that are mutually engaged. The flange has such resiliency that it is reduced in diameter by a radial and inward force exerted through the engagement portions when the ferrule is inserted into the plug frame from one end thereof and the flange is restored to the original condition present before the insertion when the engagement portions are mutually engaged.