摘要 |
An optical fibre connector which can be connected or disconnected underwater without contamination of optical fibre termination lenses. When the connector is disconnected, the terminations of each connector element are disposed in respective chambers which are sealed by respective diaphragms. Upon connection the two diaphragms are brought into sealing contact and the terminations of one connector element caused to enter the chamber of the other connector element following penetration of both diaphragms. |