Strain relief means for optical fiber splicing member and improved tool for making the splice
US5638477A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3888
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A splice member for splicing ends of optical fibers is provided with clips to restrict torsional stress from being applied to the ends of the cables held in the splice element. A tool is used to secure the splicing member onto the cables and it operates to sequentially actuate the splicing element to grip and align the fiber ends and actuates the clamps onto the fiber to restrict the torsional stress on the fiber ends.
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