Auto-aligning optical fiber connector

摘要: The end portions of optical fibers to be connected are accommodated in envelopes having a circularly-cylindrical outer surfaces. A connector includes coupling sleeve with central cavity which extends longitudinal direction. is shaped as prism triangular cross-section. An inscribed circle has diameter smaller than the surfaces envelopes. walls formed by free three leaf springs. non-free ends springs regularly distributed around circumference and secured wall housing encloses cavity. planes enclose angles approximately 60° respect each other. When inserted into cavity, independently deflected outward, so that two clamped their axes aligned.