Connector for coupling at least one optical fiber to a further optical element
US4478485A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 5, 1982 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/444
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A connector, for coupling pairs of (monomode) optical fibers, comprising a central connection portion, with a V-groove, and two holders. A cylindrical envelope of an optical fiber is arranged in each holder to be resilient in the longitudinal direction. A pin 4 is secured parallel to each envelope. The envelope is retained in the V-groove by a hold-down spring. When the envelope and the pin are inserted into the central connection portion, the envelope is clamped by a clamping spring which is actuated by the pin after the envelope has reached its ultimate position, e.g. against an abutment pin.
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