CPC G02B 6/403 (2013.01) [G02B 6/3882 (2013.01)] | 7 Claims |
1. A multifiber optical connector that connects a plurality of optical fiber end faces appearing on a connection surface of a first connector unit and a plurality of optical fiber end faces appearing on a connection surface of a second connector unit by connecting the first connector unit and the second connector unit, the connector comprising:
a plurality of optical connector ferrules configured to group optical fiber end faces at the connection surface of the first connector unit and the connection surface of the second connector unit, respectively;
a plurality of optical connector housings configured to each house one optical connector ferrule of the plurality of optical connector ferrules;
a first alignment unit configured to adjust positions of the connection surface of the first connector unit and the connection surface of the second connector unit;
a second alignment unit configured to adjust positions of the plurality of optical connector housings facing each other after the first alignment unit adjusts the positions of the connection surface of the first connector unit and the connection surface of the second connector unit; and
a third alignment unit configured to adjust positions of the plurality of optical connector ferrules facing each other after the second alignment unit adjusts the positions of the plurality of optical connector housings facing each other.
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