Methods and systems for laser cleaving optical fibers
US11256039B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/25
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of cleaving an optical fiber comprises inserting the optical fiber through a bore of a holding member, securing the optical fiber to the holding member with a bonding agent, operating at least one laser to emit at least one laser beam, and directing the at least one laser beam from the at least one laser to the end face of the holding member. At least a portion of the at least one laser beam reflects off the end face of the holding member and is thereafter incident on an end portion of the optical fiber. The at least one laser beam cleaves the end portion of the optical fiber less than 20 μm from the end face of the holding member. Related systems are also disclosed.
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