Optical fiber connector cleaning apparatus

摘要

A device is provided for cleaning the end face of a bare optical fiber that is retained within a connector plug. The device includes a tray having a cleaning surface and a socket slidably connected to the tray so that the socket is slidable therein. The socket has an opening sized to receive the connector plug. A projection with at least one fiber alignment groove is located in the socket to receive a terminal portion of the optical fiber located in the connector plug when the plug is inserted in the socket. The groove is positioned with respect to the tray such that the end face of the optical fiber located in the connector plug extends beyond the groove and remains substantially uniformly spaced from, and exposed to, the cleaning surface of the tray when the socket slides in the tray.