Optical fiber end-face preparation tool
    1.
    发明授权
    Optical fiber end-face preparation tool 失效
    光纤端面准备工具

    公开(公告)号:US6099392A

    公开(公告)日:2000-08-08

    申请号:US955275

    申请日:1997-10-21

    摘要: A tool for preparing an optical fiber end-face includes a station having a base with a fiber bender and a scribe for cleaving a fiber. The base may include a polishing surface and a well that serves as a fiber shard collector. A cleaver door may be attached to the base to be rotatable between an open position and a closed position covering the shard collector and may include a mount for releasably attaching a fiber handling tool or puck. The puck includes a body, a latch attached by a hinge to the body, and a face comprising a plate pivotally attached to an end of the body and having a fiber port extending through the plate. The body of the puck includes a nest for receiving a fiber holder for securing a fiber with an end of the fiber extending through the port of the face. The nest includes a reference stop and a means for urging the fiber holder against the reference stop when the latch is rotated to a closed position covering the body. The face of the puck with a fiber end extending through the port can be inserted into guide tracks in the station adjacent the scribe for cleaving the fiber. After the fiber has been cleaved and polished, an adapter holding a magnifier and a light source can be position on the puck for inspecting the fiber.

    摘要翻译: 用于制备光纤端面的工具包括具有光纤弯曲器的基座和用于切割光纤的划线的工位。 基底可以包括用作纤维碎片收集器的抛光表面和孔。 切割器门可以附接到基座以在打开位置和覆盖碎片收集器的关闭位置之间旋转,并且可以包括用于可释放地附接纤维处理工具或圆盘的安装件。 圆盘包括主体,通过铰链附接到主体的闩锁,以及包括枢转地附接到主体的端部并具有延伸穿过板的光纤端口的板的面。 圆盘的主体包括用于接收光纤保持器的座,用于固定光纤,纤维的端部延伸穿过面的端口。 嵌套包括基准止动件和用于当闩锁旋转到覆盖身体的关闭位置时将纤维保持器推靠在基准停止点上的装置。 具有延伸穿过端口的光纤端的圆盘的表面可以插入到与划片相邻的站中的用于切割光纤的导轨中。 在纤维被切割和抛光之后,保持放大镜和光源的适配器可以位于圆盘上,以检查纤维。

    Curved-angle cleaving of optical fibers
    2.
    发明授权
    Curved-angle cleaving of optical fibers 失效
    光纤的弯角切割

    公开(公告)号:US5839635A

    公开(公告)日:1998-11-24

    申请号:US734794

    申请日:1996-10-23

    IPC分类号: G02B6/25 G02B6/38 C03B37/16

    摘要: A method and apparatus for curved-angle cleaving of optical fibers. The method requires the introduction of a flaw in an optical fiber to be cleaved, and the application of predetermined stress and strain to the optical fiber in the vicinity of the flaw to cause curved-angle cleaving of the optical fiber at the flaw. The apparatus of the present invention includes first and second pairs of optical fiber clamps separated by first predetermined distance, a flaw-producing device that produces a flaw in a fiber clamped between the clamps, and a force-applying device that applies a substantially concentrated force to the fiber at a second predetermined distance from the first pair of clamps, the flaw-producing device being located between the force-applying device and the second pair of optical fiber clamps at third predetermined distance from the force-applying device. The first, second and third predetermined distances are selected in order produce a curved-angle cleave in the optical fiber. Also presented is a conversion kit which is useable to convert an existing square-angle optical fiber cleaver into a curved-angle optical fiber cleaver. Finally, a curved-angle end-face of an optical fiber is disclosed that results from operating the apparatus of the present invention, in accordance with the method of the present invention.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于光纤弯角切割的方法和装置。 该方法需要在要被切割的光纤中引入缺陷,并且在缺陷附近对光纤施加预定的应力和应变,以使光纤在缺陷处产生弯角切割。 本发明的装置包括以第一预定距离分开的第一和第二对光纤夹具,产生夹在夹具之间的纤维中的缺陷的瑕疵产生装置和施加基本集中力的施力装置 在距离第一对夹具第二预定距离处的纤维处,所述瑕疵产生装置位于施力装置和第二对光纤夹具之间,距离施力装置第三预定距离处。 选择第一,第二和第三预定距离以便在光纤中产生弯角切割。 还提出了一种转换套件,其可用于将现有的方角切割器转换成曲角光纤切割器。 最后,公开了根据本发明的方法操作本发明的装置的光纤的曲角端面。

    Curved-angle cleaving of optical fibers

    公开(公告)号:US5829659A

    公开(公告)日:1998-11-03

    申请号:US735777

    申请日:1996-10-23

    IPC分类号: G02B6/25 G02B6/38 B26F3/00

    摘要: A method and apparatus for curved-angle cleaving of optical fibers is presented. The method requires the introduction of a flaw in an optical fiber to be cleaved, and the application of predetermined stress and strain to the optical fiber in the vicinity of the flaw to cause curved-angle cleaving of the optical fiber at the flaw. More particularly, one embodiment of the method requires fixing first and second portions of the optical fiber, for example, by clamping, and introducing a flaw into the optical fiber between the first and second portions. Then, a substantially concentrated force is applied to the optical fiber between the flaw and the first portion of the optical fiber, on a side of the optical fiber opposite the flaw, in order to cause the optical fiber to cleave with a curved-angle cleave. Another embodiment of the method applies a substantially concentrated force to the fiber before introduction of the flaw. The apparatus of the present invention includes first and second pairs of optical fiber clamps separated by first predetermined distance, a flaw-producing device that produces a flaw in a fiber clamped between the clamps, and a force-applying device that applies a substantially concentrated force to the fiber at a second predetermined distance from the first pair of clamps, the flaw-producing device being located between the force-applying device and the second pair of optical fiber clamps at third predetermined distance from the force-applying device. The first, second and third predetermined distances are selected in order produce a curved-angle cleave in the optical fiber. The invention also contemplates a conversion kit which is useable to convert an existing square-angle optical fiber cleaver into a curved-angle optical fiber cleaver. Finally, the invention also includes a curved-angle end-face of an optical fiber that results from operating the apparatus of the present invention, in accordance with the method of the present invention.

    Conversion kits for curved-angle cleaving of optical fibers
    4.
    发明授权
    Conversion kits for curved-angle cleaving of optical fibers 失效
    用于光纤弯角切割的转换套件

    公开(公告)号:US5842622A

    公开(公告)日:1998-12-01

    申请号:US638121

    申请日:1996-04-26

    IPC分类号: G02B6/25 G02B6/38 B26F3/00

    摘要: A method, apparatus, and conversion kit for curved-angle cleaving of optical fibers, and a curved-angle end-face of a resulting optical fiber. The method requires fixing first and second portions of the optical fiber and introducing a flaw into the optical fiber between the first and second portions. Then, a substantially concentrated force is applied to the optical fiber between the flaw and the first portion of the optical fiber, on a side of the optical fiber opposite the flaw, in order to cause the optical fiber to cleave with a curved-angle cleave. Another embodiment of the method applies a substantially concentrated force to the fiber before introduction of the flaw. The apparatus includes first and second pairs of optical fiber clamps separated by a first predetermined distance, a flaw-producing device that produces a flaw in a fiber clamped between the clamps, and a force-applying device that applies a substantially concentrated force to the fiber at a second predetermined distance from the first pair of clamps, the flaw-producing device being located between the force-applying device and the second pair of optical fiber clamps at a third predetermined distance from the force-applying device. The conversion kit is useable to convert an existing square-angle optical fiber cleaver into a curved-angle optical fiber cleaver.

    摘要翻译: 用于光纤的弯角切割的方法,装置和转换套件以及所得光纤的曲角端面。 该方法需要固定光纤的第一和第二部分,并将缺陷引入到第一和第二部分之间的光纤中。 然后,在光纤的与缺陷相反的一侧上,在光纤的缺陷与第一部分之间的光纤上施加基本集中的力,以使光纤以弯角切割 。 该方法的另一实施例在引入缺陷之前对纤维施加基本集中的力。 该装置包括分隔开第一预定距离的第一和第二对光纤夹具,产生夹在夹具之间的纤维中的缺陷的瑕疵产生装置,以及向纤维施加基本上集中的力的施力装置 在距离第一对夹具的第二预定距离处,所述瑕疵产生装置位于施力装置和第二对光纤夹具之间,距离施力装置第三预定距离处。 转换套件可用于将现有的方形角度光纤切割器转换成曲角光纤切割器。

    Curved-angle cleaving of optical fibers

    公开(公告)号:US5838850A

    公开(公告)日:1998-11-17

    申请号:US820810

    申请日:1997-03-19

    IPC分类号: G02B6/25 G02B6/38 G02B6/26

    摘要: A method and apparatus for curved-angle cleaving of optical fibers is presented. The method requires the introduction of a flaw in an optical fiber to be cleaved, and the application of predetermined stress and strain to the optical fiber in the vicinity of the flaw to cause curved-angle cleaving of the optical fiber at the flaw. More particularly, one embodiment of the method requires fixing first and second portions of the optical fiber, for example, by clamping, and introducing a flaw into the optical fiber between the first and second portions. Then, a substantially concentrated force is applied to the optical fiber between the flaw and the first portion of the optical fiber, on a side of the optical fiber opposite the flaw, in order to cause the optical fiber to cleave with a curved-angle cleave. Another embodiment of the method applies a substantially concentrated force to the fiber before introduction of the flaw. The apparatus of the present invention includes first and second pairs of optical fiber clamps separated by first predetermined distance, a flaw-producing device that produces a flaw in a fiber clamped between the clamps, and a force-applying device that applies a substantially concentrated force to the fiber at a second predetermined distance from the first pair of clamps, the flaw-producing device being located between the force-applying device and the second pair of optical fiber clamps at third predetermined distance from the force-applying device. The first, second and third predetermined distances are selected in order produce a curved-angle cleave in the optical fiber. The invention also contemplates a conversion kit which is useable to convert an existing square-angle optical fiber cleaver into a curved-angle optical fiber cleaver. Finally, the invention also includes a curved-angle end-face of an optical fiber that results from operating the apparatus of the present invention, in accordance with the method of the present invention.

    Optical fiber polishing apparatus and method
    6.
    发明授权
    Optical fiber polishing apparatus and method 失效
    光纤抛光装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US08292699B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-23

    申请号:US12525338

    申请日:2008-02-07

    IPC分类号: B24B23/00

    摘要: A polishing apparatus is provided for polishing an optical fiber connector. The optical fiber connector includes a connector housing and a ferrule. The polishing apparatus includes a mount to receive and hold the optical connector and a base to support the mount. The base further includes a dispenser portion. The polishing apparatus further includes a polishing strip dispensable by the dispensing portion of the base. The polishing strip has a portion thereof extending through a passageway formed in the mount, where a first surface of the polishing strip is disposed proximate to an end face of the ferrule of the optical connector disposed in the mount. In an exemplary aspect, the polishing strip comprises one or more polishing media disposed on a backing material.

    摘要翻译: 提供用于抛光光纤连接器的抛光装置。 光纤连接器包括连接器壳体和套圈。 抛光装置包括用于接收和保持光学连接器的安装件和用于支撑安装座的基座。 基座还包括分配器部分。 抛光装置还包括可由基座的分配部分分配的抛光带。 抛光带的一部分延伸穿过形成在安装座中的通道,其中抛光带的第一表面靠近设置在安装座中的光学连接器的套圈的端面附近设置。 在示例性方面,抛光条包括设置在背衬材料上的一个或多个抛光介质。

    Strain relief means for optical fiber splicing member and improved tool
for making the splice
    7.
    发明授权
    Strain relief means for optical fiber splicing member and improved tool for making the splice 失效
    用于光纤接合构件的应变消除装置和用于制造接头的改进工具

    公开(公告)号:US5638477A

    公开(公告)日:1997-06-10

    申请号:US587771

    申请日:1995-12-22

    IPC分类号: G02B6/38 G02B6/255

    摘要: A splice member for splicing ends of optical fibers is provided with clips to restrict torsional stress from being applied to the ends of the cables held in the splice element. A tool is used to secure the splicing member onto the cables and it operates to sequentially actuate the splicing element to grip and align the fiber ends and actuates the clamps onto the fiber to restrict the torsional stress on the fiber ends.

    摘要翻译: 用于接合光纤端部的接头构件设置有夹子以限制扭转应力施加到保持在接头元件中的电缆的端部。 使用工具将拼接构件固定到电缆上,并且其操作以顺序地致动拼接元件以夹持和对准纤维端部并将夹具致动到纤维上以限制纤维端部上的扭转应力。

    Temperature compensated fiber bragg grating
    9.
    发明授权
    Temperature compensated fiber bragg grating 失效
    温度补偿光纤布拉格光栅

    公开(公告)号:US06510272B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-01-21

    申请号:US09649494

    申请日:2000-08-28

    申请人: Gordon Wiegand

    发明人: Gordon Wiegand

    IPC分类号: G02B600

    CPC分类号: G02B6/0218

    摘要: An assembly and method for a fiber grating package comprising a rod having a first end and a second end and a coefficient of thermal expansion. A first end cap includes a first base having a first opening formed therein to receive the rod for movement of the first end cap along the rod to a first position adjacent to the first end of the rod. The first end cap further includes a first cantilever member extending from the first base and the first cantilever member has a first contact point thereon. A second end cap includes a second base having a second opening formed therein to receive said rod for movement of said second end cap along said rod to a second position adjacent to the second end of the rod. The second end cap further includes a second cantilever member extending from the second base and the second cantilever member has a second contact point thereon. The first end cap and the second end cap have a common rate of thermal expansion that is greater than the coefficient of thermal expansion of the rod. A portion of an optical fiber includes a Bragg grating, the portion of the optical fiber being attached between the first contact point and the second contact point. The portion of an optical fiber has a length defined by the distance between the first and second contact points, such that the length of the portion remains substantially unchanged in an operating range of temperature when the first end cap occupies the first position and the second end cap occupies the second position.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于光纤光栅封装的组件和方法,包括具有第一端和第二端以及热膨胀系数的杆。 第一端盖包括第一基座,其具有形成在其中的第一开口,以容纳用于使第一端盖沿着杆运动的杆至与杆的第一端相邻的第一位置。 第一端盖还包括从第一基部延伸的第一悬臂构件,并且第一悬臂构件在其上具有第一接触点。 第二端盖包括第二基座,其具有形成在其中的第二开口,用于接收所述杆,用于使所述第二端盖沿着所述杆移动到邻近所述杆的第二端的第二位置。 第二端盖还包括从第二基部延伸的第二悬臂构件,并且第二悬臂构件在其上具有第二接触点。 第一端盖和第二端盖具有大于杆的热膨胀系数的常见热膨胀率。 光纤的一部分包括布拉格光栅,光纤的部分被附接在第一接触点和第二接触点之间。 光纤的部分具有由第一和第二接触点之间的距离限定的长度,使得当第一端盖占据第一位置时,部分的长度在温度的操作范围内保持基本不变,而第二端 帽子占据第二位。

    OPTICAL FIBER POLISHING APPARATUS AND METHOD
    10.
    发明申请
    OPTICAL FIBER POLISHING APPARATUS AND METHOD 失效
    光纤抛光装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100029180A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-02-04

    申请号:US12525338

    申请日:2008-02-07

    摘要: A polishing apparatus is provided for polishing an optical fiber connector. The optical fiber connector includes a connector housing and a ferrule. The polishing apparatus includes a mount to receive and hold the optical connector and a base to support the mount. The base further includes a dispenser portion. The polishing apparatus further includes a polishing strip dispensable by the dispensing portion of the base. The polishing strip has a portion thereof extending through a passageway formed in the mount, where a first surface of the polishing strip is disposed proximate to an end face of the ferrule of the optical connector disposed in the mount. In an exemplary aspect, the polishing strip comprises one or more polishing media disposed on a backing material.

    摘要翻译: 提供用于抛光光纤连接器的抛光装置。 光纤连接器包括连接器壳体和套圈。 抛光装置包括用于接收和保持光学连接器的安装件和用于支撑安装座的基座。 基座还包括分配器部分。 抛光装置还包括可由基座的分配部分分配的抛光带。 抛光带的一部分延伸穿过形成在安装座中的通道,其中抛光带的第一表面靠近设置在安装座中的光学连接器的套圈的端面附近设置。 在示例性方面,抛光条包括设置在背衬材料上的一个或多个抛光介质。