Optical fibers and apparatus and methods for splicing same

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26/197, 88/97.3

B29D 11/00 (2006.01) B29D 12/00 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 1052549

Abstract of the Disclosure A method of splicing an optical fiber is described. The fiber arrangement comprises a plurality of fibers secured to a ribbon-like tape. The fiber segments to be spliced are mounted on the slideable holders of a splicer such that each of the fibers of one segment are aligned approximately co- axially with a fiber on the segment. The individual fibers are then cut, as required; moved into position; more accurately aligned by mechanical means; and then bonded to- gether by the application of either heat or a bonding material of suitable refractive index. In one arrangement, accurate alignment of the fibers is obtained by means of a grooved cover plate which is placed over the adjacent ends of the fibers and left in position until the bonding step is completed. Various means for mounting the fiber segments in a splicer and for strengthening the splice are disclosed. A modified splicer for liquid core fibers is also described. The method of the invention permits optical fibers to be spliced quickly and economically, thus making optical fibers more suitable for practical application.

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