Method and apparatus for breaking an optical fiber

Details Method and apparatus for breaking an optical fiber Method and apparatus for breaking an optical fiber

1983-11-14

1987-05-05

Sikes, William L.

Severing by tearing or breaking

Severing by manually forcing against fixed edge

Zigzag-folded supply package

350 9629, 350 9630, 350320, 225 1, 225 2, 225 965, 225 97, 225103, 225104, 225105, 65 102, 65174, G02B 600, B26F 300, B26F 302, B65F 3500

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ABSTRACT:
A method of breaking an optical fiber comprises the steps of surrounding the fiber with elastomeric material in the region of the desired break location and then compressing the elastomeric material towards the axis of the fiber. When the material is compressed, it grips the fiber so that the fiber and the material cannot move relative to each other. Compression of the material also results in elongation of the material so that the fiber is placed in tension and fractures at the desired break point. An apparatus for carrying out the processes is also disclosed.

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