Method of and apparatus for effecting an end-to-end fusion splice between optical fibres
US5257337A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 1992 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/2555
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In effecting an end-to-end fusion splice between two optical fibres, the optical fibres are introduced into opposite ends of two support members so that parts of the optical fibres protrude from the members. The fibres are secured in the members and the protruding parts are cut to form tails of predetermined lengths. The support members are then arranged in axial alignment and one is caused to move axially towards the other until the end faces of the protruding tails are spaced a predetermined distance apart. Fusion splicing is then effected, the support members are permanently secured together and mechanical protection for the fusion splice is provided.
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