Optical fibre connection device

An optical fiber connection device comprising a multi-part screw threadless optical fiber cable connector, whose parts are releasably interconnectable without requiring relative rotation of the parts of the multi-part connector and having a forward part slidably receivable with a rearward part, wherein the rearward part of the connector is attached to a forward end of a body having a rear connection end for connection with an optical fiber cable, the body comprising:

• an optical fiber cable connection end for connection with an optical fiber cable;
• a part connection end for connection with another part of the multi-part optical fiber cable connector;
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• one or more retaining formations adapted to co-operate with a retaining means in a mounting to be used to retain the connector and the optical fiber cable when connected to the body, the body retaining formations in use co-operating with the mounting retaining means to resist rotational and/or axial movement of the connector when assembled and mounted in the mounting, each formation providing abutment surfaces in plural planes for abutment with plural engagement surfaces on the retainer, the formations being adapted to co-operate with the mounting retainer to resist rotational movement about any axis, and axial movement of the connector when the connector is assembled with an optical fiber cable and the other parts of the connector and mounted in the mounting, and wherein the one or more formations comprise one or more pairs of substantially flat parallel lands, each pair formed on opposed sides of a generally round body, wherein at least one surface of said formation extends longitudinally.