Fiber optic splice terminal and method of using same

Details Fiber optic splice terminal and method of using same Fiber optic splice terminal and method of using same

1984-12-11

1988-04-05

Sikes, William L.

350 9620, 350 9621, 350320, G02B 626

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047354771

ABSTRACT:
A fiber optic splice terminal comprises a housing assembly which receives prepared end sections of two fibers in a common end, holds them securely in an aligned relationship with their end faces adjacent a clear optical element, and reflects light emitted from one fiber, into the end face of the other fiber in a focused beam. The fibers may be secured in V-grooves of a fiber-carrying member by cover members, which cover members may be partially secured to the fiber-carrying member prior to insertion of the fibers into the V-grooves from the common end. The optical element may have reflective paraboloid forward surfaces to reflect the light. An organizer housing holds a plurality of splice terminals along one side thereof. A method is taught for using the splice terminals.

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