JPS62237404A - Optical fiber terminal processor - Google Patents
Optical fiber terminal processorInfo
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- JPS62237404A JPS62237404A JP8006086A JP8006086A JPS62237404A JP S62237404 A JPS62237404 A JP S62237404A JP 8006086 A JP8006086 A JP 8006086A JP 8006086 A JP8006086 A JP 8006086A JP S62237404 A JPS62237404 A JP S62237404A
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- Prior art keywords
- optical fiber
- specular surface
- face
- surface formed
- formed part
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- 239000013307 optical fiber Substances 0.000 title claims abstract description 41
- 238000002844 melting Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 13
- 230000008018 melting Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 13
- 238000003825 pressing Methods 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000000835 fiber Substances 0.000 abstract description 11
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 abstract description 2
- 230000005540 biological transmission Effects 0.000 description 5
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 description 3
- 238000010586 diagram Methods 0.000 description 2
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 description 2
- 230000003287 optical effect Effects 0.000 description 2
- 238000003466 welding Methods 0.000 description 2
- 238000005299 abrasion Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000003082 abrasive agent Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000007796 conventional method Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000010438 heat treatment Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000002245 particle Substances 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
- B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
- B29C67/00—Shaping techniques not covered by groups B29C39/00 - B29C65/00, B29C70/00 or B29C73/00
- B29C67/0044—Shaping techniques not covered by groups B29C39/00 - B29C65/00, B29C70/00 or B29C73/00 for shaping edges or extremities
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Light Guides In General And Applications Therefor (AREA)
- Processing And Handling Of Plastics And Other Materials For Molding In General (AREA)
- Shaping Of Tube Ends By Bending Or Straightening (AREA)
- Lining Or Joining Of Plastics Or The Like (AREA)
Abstract
Description
【発明の詳細な説明】
（産業上の利用分野）
本発明は、光伝送に使用される光ファイバーの接続時に
おける光ファイバー端末処理装置に関するものである。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to an optical fiber terminal processing device used for connecting optical fibers used for optical transmission.
（従来の技術）
第２図は従来の光フアイバーコネクタの一例の断面図で
、第３図は熱板に光ファイバー端末を押圧する従来の光
ファイバー端末処理装置の概略図である。(Prior Art) FIG. 2 is a sectional view of an example of a conventional optical fiber connector, and FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a conventional optical fiber end processing device that presses an optical fiber end against a hot plate.
第２図において、１は一対のコネクタ本体、２はこのコ
ネクタ本体内に装着された一対のスリーブホルダー、３
は一対のスリーブホルダー内に装着されたスリーブ、４
はこのスリーブ内を貫通する光ファイバー、５はその端
面部に光ファイバーの端部が露出するようにスリーブ３
の内部に装着されたフェルール、６は中継アダプター、
７はボルトを示し、中継アダプター６はボルト７により
光ファイバー４の端面が突き合うように一対のコネクタ
を形成している。In FIG. 2, 1 is a pair of connector bodies, 2 is a pair of sleeve holders installed in this connector body, and 3
is a sleeve installed in a pair of sleeve holders, 4
5 is an optical fiber that passes through the sleeve, and 5 is a sleeve 3 so that the end of the optical fiber is exposed on the end surface.
ferrule installed inside, 6 is relay adapter,
Reference numeral 7 indicates a bolt, and the relay adapter 6 forms a pair of connectors such that the end surfaces of the optical fibers 4 are brought into contact with each other by the bolt 7.
この時光ファイバーの突き合わせ端面部が鏡面状態にな
っていないと、この部分で光の伝送損失が生ずることに
なる。At this time, if the butted end surfaces of the optical fibers are not mirror-finished, light transmission loss will occur at this portion.
従来、この光ファイバーの端面部を鏡面状にするため、
一般的には数度のラッピングを行ったり、プラスチック
ファイバーのような低融点のファイバーの場合は、第３
図に示すように、熱板８にファイバー９の端面部を圧接
したりして鏡面化していた。Conventionally, in order to make the end face of this optical fiber mirror-like,
Generally, lapping is performed several times, and in the case of low melting point fibers such as plastic fibers, a third wrapping is performed.
As shown in the figure, the end face of the fiber 9 was pressed against a hot plate 8 to give it a mirror finish.
（発明が解決しようとする問題点）
しかし、上記の従来の方法では、ラッピング法の場合、
ラッピング時の摩耗粉や研磨剤のためにファイバーの端
面がわずかに凹状となり、光の伝送損失の原因となった
り、ラッピングに長時間を要したりしていた。(Problem to be solved by the invention) However, in the above conventional method, in the case of the wrapping method,
The end face of the fiber becomes slightly concave due to abrasion particles and abrasives during lapping, which causes optical transmission loss and requires a long time for lapping.
また、熱板に圧接する方法では、低融点のファイバー（
プラスチックファイバー）にしか適用できないという問
題があった。In addition, in the method of pressure welding to a hot plate, low melting point fiber (
The problem was that it could only be applied to plastic fibers.
本発明は、上記のようなラッピングまたは熱板圧接法に
よらず、押圧する光ファイバー端面がどのような形状の
ものであっても端面を鏡面状に形成し、この部分で光の
伝送損失を生じない光ファイバー端末処理装置を提供す
るものである。The present invention does not involve wrapping or hot plate welding as described above, but forms the end face of the optical fiber to be pressed into a mirror finish, regardless of the shape of the end face, and eliminates the possibility of light transmission loss in this part. The purpose is to provide an optical fiber terminal processing device that does not require an optical fiber terminal.
（問題点を解決するための手段）
上記問題を解決するため、本発明は、光ファイバーを固
定する手段、光ファイバーの先端部を加熱溶融する手段
及び光ファイバーとの押圧部が鏡面状に且つ所望の面形
状に形成され、この面に押圧される光ファイバーの端面
がどのような形状でもそれを鏡面状に形成する端未形成
手段から成る構成を備えるものである。(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a means for fixing an optical fiber, a means for heating and melting the tip of the optical fiber, and a pressing part that is pressed against the optical fiber to have a mirror-like surface and a desired surface. The optical fiber is formed into a shape and has a configuration consisting of an end-free means for forming the end face of the optical fiber, which is pressed against this face, into a mirror-like shape, regardless of the shape.
（作 用）
本発明は、光ファイバーの位置及び姿勢が常に固定され
、高融点のファイバーも溶融され、且つファイバ一端面
を鏡面に押圧することによりファイバーの端面を鏡面状
且つ所望の形状に形成することができる。(Function) According to the present invention, the position and posture of the optical fiber are always fixed, the fiber with a high melting point is also melted, and the end face of the fiber is formed into a mirror-like and desired shape by pressing one end face of the fiber to a mirror face. be able to.
（実施例）
本発明の一実施例を第１図により説明する。第１図は本
発明の光ファイバー端末処理装置の断面概略図である。(Example) An example of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an optical fiber terminal processing apparatus of the present invention.
同図において、１１は光ファイバー、１２はケーブル、
１３はこれらを保持する保持部、１４は光ファイバーの
先端を放電により溶融するための電極部、１５は溶融さ
れたファイバーの先端面を鏡面にするためにその先端面
に押圧される鏡面形成部、１５′は鏡面形成部１５を保
持する鏡面形成部保持部、１６はボルトを示す、この鏡
面形成部保持部１５′は、押圧する光ファイバー端面が
どのような形状のものであっても、それに適用できる鏡
面形成部１５をボルト１６により交換可能に装着されて
いる。In the figure, 11 is an optical fiber, 12 is a cable,
13 is a holding part that holds these; 14 is an electrode part for melting the tip of the optical fiber by electric discharge; 15 is a mirror surface forming part that is pressed against the end surface of the molten fiber in order to make the end surface mirror-like; Reference numeral 15' indicates a mirror forming part holding part that holds the mirror forming part 15, and 16 indicates a bolt.This mirror forming part holding part 15' can be applied to whatever shape the optical fiber end face to be pressed has. A mirror surface forming portion 15 is replaceably attached with a bolt 16.
なお、鏡面形成部１５の端面は、鏡面仕上げされている
とともに、形状はわずかに凹状に形成されている。Note that the end surface of the mirror surface forming portion 15 is mirror finished and has a slightly concave shape.
（発明の効果）
以上のように、本発明は、あらかじめ鏡面状に加工され
た鏡面形成部の先端を、材質の低融点、高融点に関係な
く溶融された光ファイバーの端面に正確な姿勢で押圧す
ることにより、鏡面形成部の鏡面の状態に応じた鏡面度
が容易に且つ確実に得られる。(Effects of the Invention) As described above, the present invention presses the tip of the mirror-forming portion, which has been processed into a mirror-like shape in advance, against the end face of the molten optical fiber in an accurate posture, regardless of whether the material has a low melting point or a high melting point. By doing so, it is possible to easily and reliably obtain a degree of specularity that corresponds to the state of the specular surface of the specular surface forming portion.
更に、鏡面形成部保持部に装着される鏡面形成部は交換
可能なため、その先端部の形状を、光フアイバー内を通
る光の周波数により、伝送損失が最少になるような形状
のものに容易に変更できるなどの効果を有している。Furthermore, since the mirror surface forming section attached to the mirror surface forming section holder is replaceable, the shape of its tip can be easily changed to a shape that minimizes transmission loss depending on the frequency of the light passing through the optical fiber. It has the effect that it can be changed to
なお、実施例では光フアイバー先端部の溶融手段として
、放電によって溶融する電極部を使用したが、本発明で
は、既知の溶融手段（例えば、バーナー等）のいかなる
ものでも適用できる。In the embodiment, an electrode section that is melted by electric discharge is used as a means for melting the tip of the optical fiber, but any known melting means (such as a burner) may be used in the present invention.
第１図は本発明の一実施例における光ファイバー端末処
理装置の断面概略図、第２図は従来の光フアイバーコネ
クタの一例の断面図、第３図は熱板に光ファイバー端末
を押圧して溶融する従来の装置の概略図である。
１１・・・光ファイバー、 １２・・・ケーブル、 １
３・・・保持部、 １４・・・電極部、 １５・・・鏡
面形成部、１５′・・・鏡面形成部保持部、 １６・・
・ボルト。
特許出願人 松下電器産業株式会社
１翅ヲ
第１図
１１ ・・・ 丸 フｙ４バー
１２ ・・° リ −フ１ル
１３・・・保持）ｐ
１４・・・截玲仲
１５・・・櫨４：Ｊ形八叶
１５′・・・棧舶り或帥４幻な部
１６ ・・・ 、（ｓｌｌレト
第２図
９・・ ）１４１で−Fig. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an optical fiber terminal processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view of an example of a conventional optical fiber connector, and Fig. 3 is a process in which an optical fiber terminal is pressed against a hot plate and melted. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a conventional device. 11...Optical fiber, 12...Cable, 1
3... Holding part, 14... Electrode part, 15... Mirror surface forming part, 15'... Mirror surface forming part holding part, 16...
·bolt. Patent applicant: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. -
Claims (1)
部を溶融する手段、この光ファイバーの先端面に押圧し
その先端面を鏡面状に形成するために光ファイバーとの
押圧部が鏡面仕上げされた端未形成手段、及び前記端未
形成手段を交換可能に保持手段に装着する手段とからな
る光ファイバー端末処理装置。means for fixing the optical fiber; means for melting the tip of the optical fiber; end-unformed means in which the pressing part with the optical fiber is mirror-finished in order to press against the tip surface of the optical fiber and form the tip surface into a mirror-like finish; and means for attaching the unformed end means to a holding means in a replaceable manner.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP8006086A JPS62237404A (en) | 1986-04-09 | 1986-04-09 | Optical fiber terminal processor |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP8006086A JPS62237404A (en) | 1986-04-09 | 1986-04-09 | Optical fiber terminal processor |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| JPS62237404A true JPS62237404A (en) | 1987-10-17 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP8006086A Pending JPS62237404A (en) | 1986-04-09 | 1986-04-09 | Optical fiber terminal processor |
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| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| JP (1) | JPS62237404A (en) |
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US5226101A (en) * | 1992-06-15 | 1993-07-06 | Siecor Corporation | Method of laser polishing fiber optic connectors |
| US5317661A (en) * | 1993-07-06 | 1994-05-31 | Siecor Corporation | Laser removal of altered index of refraction layer on glass fibers |
| DE19858474A1 (en) * | 1998-12-17 | 2000-07-06 | Tyco Electronics Logistics Ag | Precision hot-molding of plastic optical fiber end faces for plug connectors, employs controlled laser- or hot air heating of fiber end, which is shaped by cold plunger mold with formed end face |
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Cited By (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US5226101A (en) * | 1992-06-15 | 1993-07-06 | Siecor Corporation | Method of laser polishing fiber optic connectors |
| US5317661A (en) * | 1993-07-06 | 1994-05-31 | Siecor Corporation | Laser removal of altered index of refraction layer on glass fibers |
| DE19858474A1 (en) * | 1998-12-17 | 2000-07-06 | Tyco Electronics Logistics Ag | Precision hot-molding of plastic optical fiber end faces for plug connectors, employs controlled laser- or hot air heating of fiber end, which is shaped by cold plunger mold with formed end face |
| DE19858474B4 (en) * | 1998-12-17 | 2005-06-09 | Tyco Electronics Logistics Ag | Method for producing end faces on optical waveguides made of plastic optical fibers (POF) and apparatus for carrying out the method |
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