In-line coupling of two lengths of linear optical waveguide elem

Details In-line coupling of two lengths of linear optical waveguide elem In-line coupling of two lengths of linear optical waveguide elem

1974-08-08

1976-03-16

Smith, Alfred E.

Static molds

Container-type molding device

Plural article forming mold, or molds with community feature

350320, 249142, G02B 514

Patent

active

039443280

ABSTRACT:
The adjacent ends of two waveguide elements are coupled in mutual alignment by being slid into a suitably dimensioned through bore of a coupling block from the two flared ends of the bore respectively, preferably in the presence of a small quantity of a liquid having a refractory index similar to that of the waveguide elements and preferably also having adhesive qualities to retain the waveguide elements in their mutually abutting coupled position in the block. The coupling block is preferably formed by casting, using a low-shrinkage resin such as epoxy resin in a mould whose end walls have aligned bores for a stainless steel wire which extends through the mould cavity to form the through bore of the block, this wire being withdrawn after setting of the resin. Preferably tapered core portions through which the bores extend coaxially, are provided in the mould and withdrawable endwise to permit removal of the cast block from the mould cavity.

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Bisbee, D. L., "Optical Fiber Joining Technique," B.S.T.J., Vol. 50, No. 10, Dec., 1971 pp. 3153-3158.

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