Optical fiber splice

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1991-08-29

1992-10-27

Ullah, Akm E.

Optical waveguides

With splice

G02B 600, G02B 636

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051596539

ABSTRACT:
An optical fiber splice element comprising a sheet of ductile material having a novel focus hinge defining first and second legs, each of the legs having a V-groove therein for receiving the optical fibers. The focus hinge, comprising a groove on one side of the sheet, a notch on the other side of the sheet aligned with the groove, and a convex hinge web, provides precise registration of the V-grooves when the sheet is folded; this in turn leads to improved alignment of the fibers. The V-grooves also have a novel angular geometry which optimizes the clamping forces, resulting in lower insertion loss. The interior angle of the V-grooves is smaller than the optimum angle whereby, when the fiber is clamped and portions of the V-groove surfaces are deformed, the V-groove has an effective angle which is approximately equal to the optimum angle.

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Published by Reliance Comm/Tec, Copyright data of 1991, titled "Reliable Corelink.TM. Tomorrow's Fiber Optic Splice Today!", Author: E. C. Scholtens.

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