Method of forming optical fiber connectors

Details Method of forming optical fiber connectors Method of forming optical fiber connectors

1994-12-08

1996-04-30

Lee, John D.

Optical waveguides

Accessories

External retainer/clamp

385147, 901 47, G02B 636

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055132944

ABSTRACT:
An improved method is provided for applying optical fiber support members (17, 18) to a pair of fixtures such as vacuum chucks (24, 25) such that the fixtures can thereafter be used to clamp the support members to opposite sides of an array of optical fibers (14). The improvement comprises arranging the optical fiber support members in a magazine (29, 30) and bringing the two fixtures into proximity with a magazine. Automatic apparatus (33, 34) is used for urging a pair of optical fiber support members from the magazine onto the two fixtures such that the support members adhere to the fixtures. After placement of the support members on the fibers, the cycle is repeated.

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