Hardened fiber optic connectors having a mechanical splice connector assembly

A hardened connector, comprising:

• an inner housing comprising at least two shells, the at least two shells having a longitudinal passageway for passing at least one optical waveguide therethrough, at least one cable clamping portion, and a connector assembly receiving portion, and the connector assembly receiving portion comprising an extended length cavity;
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• a mechanical splice connector assembly, the mechanical splice connector assembly comprises a connector body and a ferrule assembly having a stub optical fiber secured to a ferrule and one or more splice parts disposed in a ferrule holder, wherein a portion of the mechanical splice connector assembly is secured to the inner housing so that the ferrule assembly of the mechanical splice connector assembly can move rearward into the extended length cavity when displaced rearward.

A hardened connector, comprising:

• an inner housing comprising at least two shells, the at least two shells having a longitudinal passageway for passing at least one optical waveguide therethrough, at least one cable clamping portion, and a connector assembly receiving portion, and the connector assembly receiving portion comprises an extended length cavity;
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• a mechanical splice connector assembly, the mechanical splice connector assembly comprises a connector body and a ferrule assembly having a stub optical fiber secured to a ferrule, one or more splice parts disposed in a ferrule holder and a cam, wherein a portion of the mechanical splice connector assembly is secured to the inner housing so that the ferrule assembly of the mechanical splice connector assembly fits within the extended length cavity only with the cam orientated in a clamping orientation and the ferrule assembly can move rearward into the extended length cavity when displaced rearward.