Fibre optic wet mate connector system

A method of connecting a first connector and a second connector of an optical connection system, comprising:

• engaging the first connector having at least one first optical element with the second connector having at least one second optical element such that an interface is formed between a first actuation arm of the first connector and a second actuation arm of the second connector;
• rotating the first actuation arm about a first pivot point and the second actuation arm about a second pivot point such that the interface moves away from a longitudinal axis extending through the optical connection system;
• and
• coupling the at least one first optical element and the at least one second optical element while the interface is a distance away from the longitudinal axis;
• wherein the first connector comprises a male tip disposed at a first distal end of the first actuation arm.

An optical connection system, comprising:

• a first connector having a first actuation arm rotatable about a first pivot point of the first connector, and having a first plurality of optical elements;
• a second connector having a second actuation arm rotatable about a second pivot point of the second connector, and having a second plurality of optical elements;
• and
• at least one spring configured to exert, in response to engagement of the first connector with the second connector and to facilitate a coupling of the first plurality of optical elements with the second plurality of optical elements, at least one spring force that encourages the first actuation arm to rotate about the first pivot point, the second actuation arm to rotate about the second pivot point, and/or an interface between the first actuation arm and the second actuation arm to move away from a longitudinal axis of the optical connection system;
• wherein the first connector comprises a male tip coupled to a distal end of the first actuation arm.