Re-enterable fiber optic splicer for data communications

Details Re-enterable fiber optic splicer for data communications Re-enterable fiber optic splicer for data communications

1994-07-01

1995-09-12

Bovernick, Rodney B.

Optical waveguides

Accessories

Splice box and surplus fiber storage/trays/organizers/ carriers

385 99, G02B 636

Patent

active

054505178

ABSTRACT:
A re-enterable splicer assembly is provided for forming a re-enterable splice connection between respective ends of a pair of fiber optic cables, each cable comprising at least one optical fiber surrounded by an outer jacket and a quantity of fibrous strengthening material intermediate the outer jacket and the optical fiber. The splicer assembly comprises a splice portion having an elongate channel formed thereon for receiving and effectively joining respective ends of a pair of optical fibers, retaining structure for retaining the ends of the optical fibers received in the elongate channel, and an arrangement for partially opening the splice portion to facilitate inserting and releasing a fiber relative to the elongate channel. An elongate housing includes opposite outer housing sections configured for receiving respective outer jackets of fiber optic cables therein and an intermediate housing section between the respective outer housing sections configured for receiving the splice portion therein. The splicer assembly also includes an arrangement for securing the fibrous strengthening material relative to the elongate housing.

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