Method and apparatus for controlling the contact of optical fibe

Details Method and apparatus for controlling the contact of optical fibe Method and apparatus for controlling the contact of optical fibe

1994-06-27

1997-01-21

Lee, John D.

Optical waveguides

Miscellaneous

385137, 385 96, 65501, G02B 6255

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055966721

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for placing two optical fiber ends or, one optical fiber end and another object, in contact with one another is provided. The method involves moving one of an optical fiber and an object toward one another so that they make contact with one another and apply a loading force upon one another. A load sensing device detects the loading force and provides a signal indicative of the load sensed. The invention is particularly useful for placing two optical fiber ends in contact with one another so that predetermined force applied to the optical fiber ends.

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