| 摘要 |
<p>A connector subassembly (14) and related connector (10) that are configured to floatingly align and tune mated ferrules are disclosed. The connector subassembly (14) includes a ferrle holder (34) and a plug housing (20) havin g an inner surface (50) with slanted or sloped alignment features, such as, fo r example, a radially extending key (62). In an embodiment, the ferrule holder (34) assembly is configured to hold the ferrule (32) and has an outer surfac e defining a groove extending axially. The key is slidably disposed in the groove. The connector (10) includes the ferrule holder (34), the plug housin g (20), a spring element (24) disposed within the plug housing (20) and urging the ferrule holder (34) in a direction axially toward the rearward opening (58), a crimp body (22) attached to the plug housing (20) so as to compress the spring element (24), a boot (18) attached to the plug housing (20) via t he crimp body (22) and disposed about a portion of an optical fiber (30), and a tube (36) disposed about a section of the optical fiber (30) and secured to the ferrule holder (34).</p> |
