Multiports having connection ports with securing features that actuate flexures and methods of making the same

A multiport for providing an optical connection, comprising:

• a shell comprising a first end with a first opening leading to a cavity;
• a connection port insert sized for fitting into the first opening of the shell, and comprising at least one connection port comprising an optical connector opening and a connection port passageway configured for receiving an external fiber optic connector with at least one flexure comprising a protrusion formed on the connection port insert and associated with at least one of the connection port;
• at least one optical fiber being routed from the at least one connection port toward an input connection port within the shell;
• and
• at least one translating securing feature associated with the at least one connection port, wherein the at least one translating securing feature cooperates for deflecting the protrusion of the at least one flexure toward the respective connection port passageway for retaining the external fiber optic connector that may be received by the at least one connection port.

A method of making a multiport, comprising:

• inserting a connection port insert into an opening disposed in a first end of a shell so that at least a portion of the connection port insert fits into the opening and is disposed within a cavity of the shell;
• wherein the connection port insert comprises a body having a front face and at least one connection port comprising an optical connector opening extending from the front face into the connection port insert with a connection port passageway extending through part of the connection port insert to a rear portion, and at least one flexure comprising a protrusion associated with at least one connection port;
• and
• installing at least one translating securing feature to cooperate with the connection port insert so that the at least one translating securing feature is associated with the at least one connection port, and wherein the at least one translating securing feature cooperates for deflecting the protrusion of the at least one flexure toward the connection port passageway for retaining an external fiber optic connector received by the at least one connection port.