Apparatus and method of splicing optical fibers

Details Apparatus and method of splicing optical fibers Apparatus and method of splicing optical fibers

1978-03-31

1979-12-18

Levy, Stewart J.

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Delaminating processes adapted for specified product

Delaminating in preparation for post processing recycling step

156158, G02B 514, B65H 6902

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041791860

ABSTRACT:
Accurate simultaneous alignment and splicing of one or more pairs of optical fibers is achieved by the use of a glass coupler sleeve. One or more fiber holding channels are provided by the sleeve, each holding channel having at least one vertex and being configured to slidingly accept the optical fibers. The addition of a longitudinal slot to the coupler provides for the collapse of the coupler around the aligned fibers under predetermined heat and pressure, thereby providing permanent retention without the use of a bonding material.

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Someda, "Simple, Low-Loss Joints Between Single Mode Optical Fibers", Bell System Technical Journal, vol. 52, No. 4, Apr. 1973, pp. 583-596.

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