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Heating device for optical-fiber reinforcement, and optical-fiber fusion splicing device

US8992101B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2011
Grant dateMar 31, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 8, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/2558
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical fiber reinforcing heating device has a base part, to which a first lid part for covering a sleeve accommodation groove for containing a fiber reinforcement sleeve covering a fusion-splicing part of optical fibers is attached so as to be openable and closable. A pair of fiber holders for holding and securing the optical fibers are disposed on both end sides of the first lid part. Each fiber holder has a second lid part which is attached to a fiber container so as to be openable and closable and presses the optical fiber against the fiber container. A switch lever which is movable longitudinally of the sleeve accommodation groove is disposed on the upper face of the second lid part built in with a pin adapted to move in conjunction with the switch lever. A joint hole adapted to engage the pin is formed within the first lid part.

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