公开(公告)号：US06496625B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-17

申请号：US09497236

申请日：2000-02-03

申请人： Kenneth Falkowich ,  Christopher Chestnut ,  Christopher Chipman ,  Thomas Engel ,  Robert Markoja ,  Phillip E. Pruett ,  Robert A. Rubino ,  Jeffrey Bonja ,  Edward Laffitte

发明人： Kenneth Falkowich ,  Christopher Chestnut ,  Christopher Chipman ,  Thomas Engel ,  Robert Markoja ,  Phillip E. Pruett ,  Robert A. Rubino ,  Jeffrey Bonja ,  Edward Laffitte

IPC分类号： G02B644

CPC分类号： G02B6/2558 ,  G02B6/3801

摘要： A fiber optic transmission cable fiber protector includes a splice tube positioned over the ends of a pair of fiber optic cables having an outer capillary tube containing at least one optical fiber within an inner capillary tube. The optical fiber protector includes a pair of optical fiber strain relief mechanism positioned near the ends of the optical fibers; the strain relief mechanisms are captured within a heat sink tube that is inserted into each end of the outer capillary tubes. The splice tube is welded to the outer capillary tubes. Heat generated by the welding process dissipated by the heat sink and gases generated during the welding process are vented through a hole in the outer capillary tube into the optical fiber splice area. In an alternate embodiment a weld coupling is welded to each end of the splice tube and is further welded to the outer capillary tubes. A sealing mechanism is positioned on the inner capillary tubes within the outer capillary tubes forming a seal therebetween. A splice protection sleeve is positioned over the optical fiber splice area to protect the splice during assembly of the protector. In an alternative embodiment an optical fiber protector assembly includes a carrier tube disposed onto the inner capillary tube and an optical fiber strain relief mechanism positioned within the carrier tube near the end of the optical fiber capturing the fiber therein in a strain relieved condition.

摘要翻译： 光纤传输电缆光纤保护器包括一个位于一对光缆的端部上的接头管，该接头管具有在毛细管内部包含至少一根光纤的外部毛细管。 光纤保护器包括位于光纤端部附近的一对光纤应变消除机构; 应变消除机构被捕获在插入外部毛细管的每个端部的散热器管内。 接头管焊接到外部毛细管上。 由焊接耗散的热量产生的热量和在焊接过程中产生的气体通过外部毛细管中的孔排放到光纤接合区域。 在替代实施例中，焊接联接件焊接到接头管的每个端部，并进一步焊接到外部毛细管。 密封机构位于外毛细管内的内毛细管上，在其间形成密封。 接头保护套被定位在光纤接合区域上方，以在组装保护器期间保护接头。 在替代实施例中，光纤保护器组件包括设置在内部毛细管上的载体管和位于载体管内的光纤应变消除机构，该光纤应变消除机构位于光纤端部附近，在应变消除状态下捕获光纤。

公开(公告)号：US06445868B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-03

申请号：US09628114

申请日：2000-07-28

申请人： John Grunbeck ,  Christopher Chipman ,  Bradley A. Currier ,  Robert J. Maron

发明人： John Grunbeck ,  Christopher Chipman ,  Bradley A. Currier ,  Robert J. Maron

IPC分类号： G02B600

CPC分类号： G02B6/3644 ,  G02B6/4248

摘要： In an optical waveguide feedthrough assembly, and method of making such an assembly, a tubular member defines an axially elongated, annular surface, and the annular surface forms an axially elongated optical feedthrough cavity. An optical fiber or like waveguide is received through the axially-elongated optical feedthrough cavity, and is spaced radially inwardly relative to the annular surface to thereby define an axially-elongated annular cavity between the fiber and annular surface. An epoxy adhesive is introduced in its liquid phase into one end of the annular cavity, and is allowed to fill the annular cavity by capillary action. Upon filling the annular cavity, the epoxy hardens and cures and, in turn, adhesively secures the optical fiber within the tubular member. The annular surface defines a plurality of constrictions in the annular cavity to further secure the solid epoxy plug within the cavity, and prevent the plug from moving in response to axially-directed forces encountered in high pressure and/or high temperature applications.

摘要翻译： 在光波导馈通组件和制造这种组件的方法中，管状构件限定轴向细长的环形表面，并且环形表面形成轴向细长的光学馈通腔。 光纤或类似的波导通过轴向细长的光学馈通腔被接收，并且相对于环形表面径向向内间隔开，从而在光纤和环形表面之间限定了一个轴向细长的环形腔。 环氧粘合剂在其液相中引入环形空腔的一端，并允许通过毛细管作用填充环形空腔。 在填充环形空腔时，环氧树脂硬化和固化，并进而将光纤粘合地固定在管状构件内。 环形表面在环形空腔中限定多个收缩部，以进一步将固体环氧树脂塞固定在空腔内，并且防止塞子响应于在高压和/或高温应用中遇到的轴向力而移动。