Optical fiber connector for high pressure environments

Details Optical fiber connector for high pressure environments Optical fiber connector for high pressure environments

1986-04-21

1988-07-12

Sikes, William L.

350 9610, 350 9620, G02B 636

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047565950

ABSTRACT:
A pressure compensated, fiber optic coupler for use underwater includes a water impermeable housing have first and second apertures to receive the respective optical fibers. One fiber is permanently held by the seal to the first aperture. The other fiber is inserted through the second aperture which is sealed by a conformable seal which is biased closed when no fiber is inserted through it. An incompressible, refraction of index matched fluid fills the interior of the housing to provide pressure compensation. The conformable seal is conveniently constructed of flexible neoprene and the housing is preferably titanium.

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