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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2016
Filed:
Jul. 13, 2010
Akihiro Shimotsu, Ebina, JP;
Masayuki Arai, Yokohama, JP;
Akihiro Shimotsu, Ebina, JP;
Masayuki Arai, Yokohama, JP;
Molex, LLC, Lisle, IL (US);
Abstract
An optical connector is disclosed. The optical connector includes a cable having formed therein an optical waveguide, a plug having the cable connected thereto, and a connector housing configured to mount thereon the plug. The cable is provided with a cable-side guide portion. The plug is provided with a plug housing which has a plug-side guide portion and is attached to the cable. The connector housing is provided with a connector-side guide portion. The plug-side guide portion is configured to be engaged with the cable-side guide portion to achieve a positioning of the cable and the plug housing and be engaged with the connector-side guide portion to achieve a positioning of the connector housing and the plug.