Fusion splicer for optical fibers

Details Fusion splicer for optical fibers Fusion splicer for optical fibers

1988-07-05

1991-03-26

Lee, John D.

G02B 636

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050023519

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for fusion splicing optical fibers includes a base member, an arc region, a clamp member, and a biasing arrangement for urging the clamp member along second and third axes as the clamp member is advanced or retracted along a first axis. The clamp member includes three fingers, each imposing a different biasing force to accommodate different sized fibers. The biasing force of the fingers may be selectively altered. A transformer bobbin includes a series of large and small grooves separated by dielectric ridges to maximize the creepage distance. Once an arc is established between opposed electrodes, constant power is provided during splicing.

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