Optical Connector Device

A method of connecting a first set of optical fibers to a second set of optical fibers, comprising:

• providing a connector device including a first connector part having a first outer housing and a first sub-assembly accommodated in the first outer housing, the first sub-assembly having a first ferrule and a first latch member, and a second connector part having a second outer housing and a second sub-assembly accommodated in the second outer housing, the second sub-assembly having a second ferrule and a second latch member;
• fastening the first set of optical fibers to the first sub-assembly;
• fastening the second set of optical fibers to the second sub-assembly;
• fastening the first sub-assembly to the first outer housing;
• fastening the second sub-assembly to the second outer housing;
• and
• fastening the first outer housing and the second outer housing to each other, the second outer housing mating with the first outer housing in a state of coupling the first connector part to the second connector part.