Splicer for light waveguides

Details Splicer for light waveguides Splicer for light waveguides

1997-05-09

1999-01-05

Ullah, Akm E.

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection

385135, G02B 638

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058570454

ABSTRACT:
A splicer for light waveguides is disclosed, including a receptacle including a first body of a predetermined length, having first recesses cut lengthwise through the center of the contact surface, and a second body of length the same as that of the first body, having second recesses cut lengthwise through the center of the surface corresponding to the first recesses cut through the first body; expanding means for expanding space separating the first and second bodies in order to easily insert light waveguides into the recesses; and bending means surrounding the receptacle's outer surface that securely hold first and second bodies together and provide the necessary clamping force.

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