Methods of laser cleaving optical fibers
US9416046B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3833
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method cleaving an end portion of an optical fiber involves providing a ferrule having a first end, a second end, and a ferrule bore extending between the first and second ends. An optical fiber is inserted through the ferrule bore so that an end portion of the optical fiber extends past an end face on the second end of the ferrule. At least one laser beam is emitted from at least one laser and directed to be incident on the end portion of the optical fiber at a first location. The at least one laser beam is emitted and directed to have a maximum beam width that is less than an outer diameter of the optical fiber at the first location so that the at least one laser can be operated to form a hole in the optical fiber at the first location.
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