OPTICAL FIBER FIXTURES AND METHODS FOR LASER CLEAVING

摘要

A holding system for laser cleaving an optical fiber. The holding system includes a support structure located at least partially within a laser cleaving device. The support structure has an exterior surface with a first aperture formed there through. It also has a holding member including a first surface accessible through the first aperture and a second surface opposite the first surface. The holding member defines a second aperture extending from the first surface to the second surface for receiving a corresponding mounted optical fiber. The system also includes a pivot mechanism pivotally coupling the holding member to the support structure. The holding member is pivotable relative to the support structure and a cutting plane of the laser cleaving device to provide a plurality of cleaving angles between the cutting plane and the optical fiber.

主权项

1. A holding system for laser cleaving an optical fiber, the holding system comprising:
a support structure located at least partially within a laser cleaving device, the support structure comprising an exterior surface having a first aperture formed there through; a holding member comprising a first surface accessible through the first aperture and a second surface opposite the first surface, the holding member defining a second aperture extending there through from the first surface to the second surface for receiving a corresponding mounted optical fiber; and a pivot mechanism pivotally coupling the holding member to the support structure; wherein the holding member is pivotable relative to the support structure and a cutting plane of the laser cleaving device to provide a plurality of cleaving angles between the cutting plane and the optical fiber.