Method for cleaving an optical fiber

Details Method for cleaving an optical fiber Method for cleaving an optical fiber

1981-06-05

1983-01-11

Fisher, Richard V.

Glass manufacturing

Processes

Reshaping or surface deformation of glass preform

65112, 225 2, C03B 3309

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043680640

ABSTRACT:
A simple, reliable, and inexpensive method for cleaving small diameter optical fibers comprises the steps of heating the fiber at a point along its length by contacting the fiber with an electrically heated wire and contacting the fiber, including the heated portion, with a volatile liquid whereby the fiber is cooled. The fiber may be cooled by spraying it with a liquid fluorocarbon.

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patent: 4146374 (1979-03-01), van Hoppe
patent: 4193663 (1980-03-01), Timmermann
patent: 4216004 (1980-08-01), Brehm et al.

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