Optical fiber mechanical splice
US4730892A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 1986 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3652
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for making a splice between optical fibers, has a hollow cylindrical elastomer member within a housing. The elastomer member seats in a V-groove and a screw is driven against the elastomer member to deform the member and so grip and render coaxial a pair of fibers having ends meeting within the elastomer member. Jacketed portions of the two fibers are clamped on each side of the junction zone.
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