Device for connecting optical fibers
US9039291B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3853
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical fiber connection device mainly made up of two coupling elements shaped to be inserted in cavities of two connector housings. Each coupling element (11A, 11B) includes a fiber bar (14) having an optical fiber segment (16) passing axially therethrough, and each bar is situated at a predetermined distance from a lens (13) held stationary in the corresponding coupling element; the two coupling elements include conical engagement endpieces.
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