CPC G02B 6/3894 (2013.01) [G02B 6/387 (2013.01); G02B 6/3821 (2013.01); G02B 6/3825 (2013.01); G02B 6/3869 (2013.01); G02B 6/3874 (2013.01); G02B 6/3877 (2013.01); G02B 6/3893 (2013.01); G02B 6/4432 (2013.01); G02B 6/4477 (2013.01); G02B 6/3831 (2013.01); G02B 6/3849 (2013.01); G02B 6/3855 (2013.01); G02B 6/3887 (2013.01); G02B 6/3888 (2021.05); G02B 6/38875 (2021.05)] | 24 Claims |
1. A fiber optic connector, comprising:
a connector assembly comprising a ferrule and a resilient member for biasing the ferrule forward;
a connector sleeve assembly comprising a housing with one or more features configured for attaching to the connector assembly and a passageway between a first end and a second end and a ferrule sleeve, wherein the ferrule is at least partially disposed in the ferrule sleeve when assembled;
a balancing resilient member for biasing the connector sleeve assembly to a forward position, the balancing resilient member comprising a predetermined resilient force that is 5 Newton or greater; and
a female coupling housing comprising an opening for receiving a complimentary connector, wherein the connector sleeve assembly fits within the female coupling housing.
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