Adapter for a multi-contact connector, and such a connector

An adapter for a multi-contact connector including at least one insert, the insert including at least two cavities, a first of said cavities being configured to receive at least part of an optical contact element and a second of said cavities being configured to receive at least part of a female electrical contact element, the insert including a front face into which said at least two cavities open, the adapter being arranged to be disposed on said front face of the insert, and comprising:

• a first face configured to be pressed against the front face of the insert, and a second face opposite from the first face, a plurality of cells extending from the first face to the second face of the adapter;
• the plurality of cells including at least one cell of a first type configured to be placed in line with a first of said cavities of the insert and to receive an alignment sleeve configured to co-operate with a ferrule of an optical contact element when engaged in said first cavity of the insert,
• at least one cell of a second type configured to be disposed in line with a second of said cavities of the insert so as to receive an end portion of a female electrical contact element when engaged in said second cavity of the insert;
• and the adapter comprising two assembled-together elements, a first of the elements defining the first face, and a second of the elements defining the second face of the adapter.

An adapter for a multi-contact connector including at least one insert, the insert including at least two cavities, a first of said cavities being configured to receive at least part of an optical contact element and a second of said cavities being configured to receive at least part of a female electrical contact element, the insert including a front face into which said at least two cavities open, the adapter being configured to be disposed on said front face of the insert, and comprising:

• at least one cell of a first type configured to be placed in line with a first of said cavities of the insert and to receive an alignment sleeve configured to co-operate with a ferrule of an optical contact element when engaged in said first cavity of the insert;
• at least one cell of a second type arranged to be disposed in line with a second of said cavities of the insert so as to receive an end portion of a female electrical contact element when engaged in said second cavity of the insert;
• and
• at least one fastener element configured to fasten the adapter to the insert and comprising at least one screw.