Optical fiber ferrule

Abstract

A ferrule (10) for attachment to the end of an optical fiber (28) comprising a tubular body (12) having a front face (14) and a rear face (16); a ring member (18) positioned adjacent the front face and having an internal diameter which allows a close sliding fit on the body; and a breakable membrane (20) connecting the ring member to the body; wherein the tubular body has an axially extending through bore (22) having a front portion (24) opening through the front face and being sized to receive an optical fiber in a close fit, and a rear portion (26) opening through the rear face and being sized to receive a sheath or jacket (30) of the optical fiber in a close fit; wherein the tubular body has two or more axially extending slots (32) which open into the rear portion of the bore and open through the rear face, and which define resilient arms (34) therebetween for gripping the sheath; and wherein the ferrule is moulded in one piece from plastics material. A one piece arrangement which removes the need for a separation special fixing element.

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