Optical fiber splice system

Details Optical fiber splice system Optical fiber splice system

1983-12-15

1988-01-05

Davie, James W.

350 9620, G02B 638

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047172339

ABSTRACT:
A splice connector for optical fibers comprises a guide having a fiber-receiving channel and an alignment cradle having an intermediate section with a channel for holding the guide in position to receive optical fibers. The fibers are bonded together in the guide with a UV-curable adhesive. The alignment cradle also holds a pair of flexible sleeves that are placed on either side of the guide and serve to protect the spliced fibers from vibrations and other environmental stresses. A metallic housing can be crimped over the splice. Also described is a fixture for making the splice. The fixture holds the alignment cradle, guide, and spliced fibers in position, while the adhesive used for making the splice cures.

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Bark et al., "Field Splicing . . . Reflectometry", Proc. First Intl. Fiber Optics & Commun. Expo.
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"GTE Elastomeric Splice" brochure.
"Mekconlite Butt Splice Assembly New Model BSAX" brochure.
Siecor, Mechanical Splicer, Part No. M-61.

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