Optical fibre termination method and apparatus

Details Optical fibre termination method and apparatus Optical fibre termination method and apparatus

1990-10-04

1992-06-09

Ball, Michael W.

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Methods

Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor

156158, 156423, 156579, 264 15, 385 76, B32B 3100, B29C 6502, G02B 624, G02B 636

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051203880

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for use in terminating an optical fibre F in the bore of a tubular connector body C comprises a movable support 1 having first gripping means 5 for holding a tubular connector body in a fixed position on the support, second gripping means 7 for holding an optical fibre in a predetermined position in which the fibre extends through and protrudes from the bore of the connector body when so held, and a handle of thermally insulating material. A first mounting 10 for temporarily supporting the movable support 1 is of such a form that it facilitates ready positioning of the connector body C and optical fibre F. A second mounting 20, to which the movable support 1 is transferred from the first mounting 10, incorporates heating means for hardening of heat-hardenable adhesive employed to secure the optical fibre in the connector body. Reduction in the level of manual dexterity needed to ensure consistent satisfactory terminations can be achieved. A method of terminating an optical fibre in the bore of a tubular connector body using the above apparatus is also disclosed.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4333705 (1982-06-01), Mead

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