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1. A terminal end assembly for an optic fiber cable, the assembly comprising:
a ferrule assembly comprising:
a ferrule for receiving and terminating an optic fiber of an optic fiber cable, anda ferule holder having a first end for receiving the optic fiber therethrough, and a second end opposite the first end for receiving and retaining the ferrule therein;a tubular connector body having a first end configured for receiving and retaining a terminal end of the fiber optic cable therein, and a second end configured for slidably receiving the ferrule holder therein, the ferrule holder being axially movable within the second end for movement of the ferrule towards and away from the connector body;a biasing member disposed within the connector body for biasing the ferrule holder axially away from the connector body; anda ferrule retainer for retaining the ferrule holder within the connector body, the ferrule retainer formed as a solid tubular body configured to surround the ferrule holder, the ferrule retainer comprising a first end configured to be fixedly engaged with the second end of the connector body, and a second end configured to engage the ferrule holder to retain the ferrule holder and the biasing member within the connector body, wherein the ferrule retainer and the connector body together encase the biasing member and the ferrule holder. |