Magnetic fiber optic casting apparatus
US4244681A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 1979 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S425/808
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mold having a vee-shaped groove receives an optical fiber end in butted relationship with either another fiber end or with a mold wall surface which is perpendicular to the vee-shaped groove. Field forces are generated which urge unattached and disposable fiber seating elements into the groove, the seating elements in turn pushing the optical fiber end(s) into the groove until the side surface of the optical fiber end(s) are in tangential contact with both sides of the vee-shaped groove. While the optical fiber end(s) are so positioned, casting liquid is introduced into the vee-shaped groove. The seating elements remain within the casting.
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