Method and apparatus for connecting optical fibers
US5013124A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 5, 1989 |
| Grant date | May 7, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3894
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for connecting optical fibers is disclosed in which a housing is provided with a built-in alignment channel. An insert is inserted into the alignment channel and precisely and accurately maintains a fiber element concentrically within the alignment channel. A mating optical fiber is also introduced into the alignment channel. Means are provided for adjusting the separation distance between the two optical fibers. The housing is preferably injection molded.
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