Fiber optic splice protector and method for making same
US5157751A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 1992 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2063/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A protected fiber optical splice and a method for making the protected splice. The protective structure encapsulates first and second spliced optical fibers. The fibers are preferably fusion spliced. The protective structure includes a rigid tube surrounding the splice and its adjacent regions of the spliced fibers. A plastic such as an epoxy or moldable plastic is injected into the tube between the substantially axially centered fibers and splice, and the interior wall of the tube. Two molding fixtures are preferably surrounding the two ends of the tube, for injecting the moldable plastic into the tube and for shaping the portions of the structure external to the the tube ends.
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