Abstract: An optical connector secures an optical cable having a fiber optic core and a coating. The optical connector includes the front side of which is provided with ferrules and the rear side of which is provided with openings for inserting optical cables. Cable guides support the cables. A cover of the housing includes pairs of guide plates which flank the cables when the cover is attached to the housing. Each guide plate includes an elongated stopper on the face where the cable is flanked. The stopper has a rectangular cross-section and a sharp edge at its open end. When the cover is placed on the housing, the sharp edge cuts through part of the coating and immobilizes the cable against axial movement.

Abstract: There are provided a connector body having an accommodating recess in which a pair of ferrules and a pair of springs, respectively fitted over a pair of optical fibers, are accommodated, as well as a connector cover. The connector cover is provided with fixing pins, and the connector body is provided with fixing holes into which the fixing pins are press fitted. A spring pressing portion is provided on the connector cover for pressing the spring with a natural length in the direction toward its distal end at two positions when the fixing pins are press fitted into the fixing holes, and for holding the spring in a compressed state when the fixing pins have been press fitted. A guide taper is formed at a tip of the spring pressing portion. A pressing-portion fitting groove for inserting and guiding the spring pressing portion is provided in the connector body.