OPTICAL CONNECTOR TERMINUS

摘要

An optical terminus has a two-piece embodiment having a terminus body and a ferrule with an integral lens. The terminus has a bore that receives an optical fiber cable. The lens can also be fashioned separately and snap fit to the ferrule. The connector can also be provided as a single piece member with the lens formed integrally or separately.

主权项

1. An optical terminus connector comprising:
an elongated terminus body having a central bore extending an entire length of said terminus body, a rear end portion configured to couple with a fiber optic cable, and a front end portion with an enlarged opening; an elongated ferrule having a central bore, a rear end portion having an open end, and a front end portion having a closed end, wherein said rear end portion of said ferrule is configured to be removably received in the enlarged opening of said terminus body, and wherein the central bore of said ferrule extends through the rear end portion and the front end portion to the closed end; and a lens at the closed end of said ferrule.