Methods and systems for securing optical fibers to ferrules by thermally securing bonding agents within fiber optic connector housings
US10175428B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/38
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of bonding an optical fiber in a ferrule includes disposing the ferrule at least partially in a conductive assembly such that a conductive element of the conductive assembly contacts a portion of the ferrule. Energy delivered to the bonding agent via thermal transfer from the conductive element brings the bonding agent to a securing temperature. Cooling the bonding agent to secure the optical fiber in the bore of the ferrule. Related systems are also disclosed.
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