Method of splicing two optical fiber cables
US5274724A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 1992 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3861
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of splicing two optical fiber cables uses a glass multi-ferrule having a series of parallel axis internal capillary channels opening onto respective end surfaces of the multi-ferrule and two exterior reference surfaces. An adhesive that is polymerized by ultraviolet light is introduced into these channels. The multi-ferrule is cut into three sections. The splicing is achieved by jointing the outermost two sections.
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