Fiber-optical connector system

摘要

The invention relates to a fiber-optical connector system, comprising a fiber-optical connector (10) and a coupling into which the connector (10) can be inserted to establish an optical connection. The connector (10) has a housing (11) that extends along an axis (49) and in which an optical fiber is arranged aligned with said axis (49) and projects with one end from the face of the housing (11). Means (30, 32) cover the end of the optical fiber and protect the end of the optical fiber from any effects from the exterior when the connector (10) is not inserted and release the end of the optical fiber projecting from the housing (11) when the connector (10) is inserted in the coupling (40). A reliable and space-saving cover and protection device for a connector system can be achieved by configuring the cover means (30, 32) with a first cover element (32) that protects the end of the optical fiber in the axial direction and that can be displaced at an angle to the axis (49). A second cover element (30) protects the end of the optical fiber projecting from the housing (11) in the radial direction and can be pushed backwards parallel to the axis (49). Said second cover element has a first passage (36) for the end of the optical fiber which can be closed by the first cover element (32).