Optical fibre sleeve

Details Optical fibre sleeve Optical fibre sleeve

1998-07-07

2000-10-17

Henry, Jon

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Particular coupling structure

385 46, 385 52, 385102, G02B 644, G02B 626

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061343609

ABSTRACT:
A sleeve for retaining a plurality of optical fibers in a close or contacting relationship is provided. The sleeve has a bore receiving a number of optical fibers. The internal surface of the bore is such that when that number of optical fibers are contained therein the bore surface defines a perimeter substantially equally spaced about the external surfaces of the optical fibers. Advantageously the sleeve of the present invention may be sealed about the plurality of fibers by vitrification or adhesive to support the fibers or fiber ends without causing unequally distributed stress in the fibers. Signal quality is thus better assured.

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