| 摘要 |
<p>A pin retainer (20) is provided which, according to one embodiment, includes a spring positioner (40, 42) for engaging a spring (22) so as to retain the spring (22) in position laterally relative to the pin retainer (20). Typically, the spring positioner is a recessed pocket (40) defined by the rear end (20b) of the retainer body for receiving one end of the spring (22). The pin retainer (20) of another embodiment includes a ferrule coupling portion (44) for engaging the ferrule (14) in a manner that is independent of guide pins so as to retain the pin retainer (20) in position rotationally relative to the ferrule (14) without requiring guide pins to extend through the ferrule (14) for engagement by the pin retainer (20). Typically, the ferrule coupling portion is a projection (44) extending outwardly from the forward end (20a) of the retainer body for engaging a corresponding recess (46) defined by the ferrule (14). As a result of the pin retainer (20), a corresponding method for mounting a fiber optic connector upon the end portion of an optical fiber is also provided which permits the connector to be assembled within a jig prior to mounting the connector upon the optical fiber and prior to inserting guide pins through the ferrule for engagement by the pin retainer. <IMAGE> <IMAGE> <IMAGE> <IMAGE></p> |
