PLUG AND SOCKET CONNECTOR FOR OPTICAL FIBRES

摘要

The invention relates to a plug and a socket for coupling an optical fibre to a further optical fibre or to a light source or detector for optical communication purposes. The plug is provided with a plug pin which fits in a recess of the socket. When inserting the plug pin into the recess a fibre is lifted from a groove in the plug pin and pushed in a groove in the bottom of the recess by means of an elastic cushion. The plug pin is provided with fitting pieces which bring the position of the plug pin in accordance with the position of the recess in conjunction with chamfers formed in the socket.