Optical connector

An optical connector connectable to another optical connector, the optical connector comprising:

• an optical waveguide including a base and multiple cores arranged in the base;
• a ferrule base formed by molding, the ferrule base including
• a cover attaching part including an attaching surface to which the optical waveguide is bonded with an adhesive, and a first upper surface and a second upper surface that are disposed lateral to the attaching surface,
• a connecting part that is in an upright position with respect to the attaching surface so as to form an L-shape, and includes a first side to which the another optical connector is to be connected and a second side that is opposite the first side and in contact with a distal end of the optical waveguide, and
• a preventing part that prevents leakage of the adhesive, and includes a first protruding wall protruding upward from and formed at an outer edge of the first upper surface so as to extend in a longitudinal direction of the optical waveguide and a second protruding wall protruding upward from and formed at an outer edge of the second upper surface so as to extend in the longitudinal direction of the optical waveguide;
• and
• a ferrule cover attached to the ferrule base to cover the cover attaching part, the ferrule cover including a pressing part that presses the optical waveguide bonded to the attaching surface, a first lower surface and a second lower surface that are disposed lateral to the pressing part, a first step formed at an outer side of the first lower surface, and a second step formed at an outer side of the second lower surface,
• wherein the ferrule cover is attached to the ferrule base such that the first step and the second step are placed between the first protruding wall and the second protruding wall;
• and
• wherein the cover attaching part, the connecting part, and the preventing part of the ferrule base are molded as a single piece.