Fiber optic connector

An optical fiber connector for connecting one optical fiber to another optical fiber, said connector comprising:

• first and second ferrule assemblies having a longitudinal axis extending from a cable entrance end to an opposite end, each of which includes a ferrule having a bore therethrough and being adapted to terminate an optical fiber disposed in said bore, housing means connected to at least a portion of said ferrule, each of said ferrule assemblies including first biasing means for biasing said ferrule outwardly along said longitudinal axis from said cable, said first biasing means including an elongated hub disposed within said housing means and having one end adapted for securely receiving said ferrule and a first spring means disposed and biased to urge said hub toward said opposite end;
• attachment means for attachment to and substantially enclosing each of said ferrule assemblies;
• coupling means for releasably receiving a free end of each of said ferrules and adapted to retain said free ends in optical alignment;
• means for permitting limited movement of said housing along said longitudinal axis when said attachment means is secured to the coupling means wherein said first biasing means maintains said optical alignment, said means for permitting limited movement of said housing means including a second spring means positioned to urge said housing means towards said opposite end.