Abstract: A multi channel connector for transmission means, preferably optical fiber ends, diodes or the like, equipped with lenses. The connector comprises two connector parts shaped for cooperation with at least one centering means for centering the transmission means. The centering means are respectively male and female shaped. The transmission means are each located in a related holder in both connector parts. Each holder has in limited extent radial mobility as well as axial mobility so that each holder is self-centering independent of the other holders.

Abstract: Multi channel connector for transmission means, preferably optical fiber ends, diodes or the like, equipped with lenses. The connector comprises two connector parts shaped for cooperation with at least one centering means for the centering of the transmission means. The centering means are respectively male and female shaped. The transmission means are each located in a related holder in both connector parts. Each holder has in limited extent radial mobility as well as axial mobility against the action of a spring in one for each connector part arranged respective channel, so that each holder is self-centering independent of the other holders.

Abstract: Connecting device for axial connection of the end portions of at least one optical fibre with another, which are fixed in at least one plug each provided in a coupling house, in order to provide an optical connection between the fibres via a lens connectable to each fibre end, each lens is constituted by a lens body, the front end surface of which is partially spherical and the opposite, rear end surface of which is arranged perpendicular against the longitudinal axis of the lens body. In the coupling house a ring shaped, partially spherical or conical seat is provided for the front end surface of the lens body, which seat is concentric with the longitudinal axis of the coupling house. The plug is insertable in a coaxial guide sleeve guided in the coupling house.

Abstract: In a method of optically connecting an end portion of an optical fibre with an other optical element the end portion of the optical fibre is connected with a lense. The connection is provided by fixing the lense in a connector element, the optical axis of the lense and the axis of a surface of revolution constituting a reference surface of the connector element being thereby provided in a coinciding position. The end portion of the optical fibre is fixed in a sleeve shaped element with the end portion of the fibre in a centered position in relation to a surface of revolution constituting a reference surface of the sleeve shaped element. The sleeve shaped element and the optical fibre fixed therein are then connected with the connector element while said reference surfaces are moved into engagement with each other. Thereby the lense and the end portion of the optical fibre are optically centered in a correct position in relation to each other. (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A connector device for connecting two electrically conductive contact members (16, 54) with each other comprises two releasably connectable connector members (2, 4), each of the connector members including one of the contact members, the connector device further having parts (20, 40, 42, 44, 58, 82, 84, 86) for sealingly enclosing the contact members (16, 54) in the connector members (2, 4), and a device (20, 22, 58, 26, 62, 30, 32, 34, 36, 64) for selectively establishing electrical contact between the contact members (16, 54) and breaking this contact after the connector members have been connected with each other.

Abstract: A method and device for use in connecting the ends of an optical fibre with another optical fibre or other optical component. The method comprises positioning and fixing a fibre end in a sleeve member in relation to a reference surface and thereafter positioning the reference surface in a coupling device which accurately locates the fibre end in the correct position for the connection. The device comprises sleeve and coupling members having integral clamping and positioning elements to accurately position the fibre end for connection.