1988-12-19
1990-07-10
Gonzalez, Frank
G02B 638
Patent
active
049403079
ABSTRACT:
Optical fiber repair splices are effected by mating two fiber ends in an elongate open-sided housing containing a fiber-receiving capillary tube. The tube may be factory-inserted to achieve a predetermined alignment of the tube with the fiber guide-way axis of the housing. A stepping fiber passage in the housing guides the fiber end into the tube. The fiber progresses to a point in the tube's interior where the capillary track is visible through a slot in the tube. The splicer visually observes mating of the fiber ends through the slot. The tube slot also permits application of index-matching material and adhesive to the mated fiber ends. During splicing, a mounting jig holds the underside of the housing, freeing the splicer to manipulate and view the fibers.
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Aberson James A.
DeFabritis Raymond P.
Ridgway David N.
Vicory William A.
AT&T Bell Laboratories
Gonzalez Frank
Graves Charles E.
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