| 摘要 |
<p>Cleaving one or more optical fibers 1 at an angle to the optic axis is done by clamping 4a, 4b 5a, 5b the optical fiber with its coating stripped to expose its distal end. An axial force and/or a bending force 12 may be applied 12 to the optical fibre to create internal stresses in the fiber. A sharp blade 7 is provided in an orientation such the blade edge is perpendicular to the optical fiber. The blade is further orientated such that a plane bisecting the blade angle formed between two polished surfaces of the blade is slanted relative to the longitudinal axis or to a plane perpendicular to the fibre. The slant angle β is preferably in the region of 15-45 degrees. The optical fiber is scratched with the sharp blade to create a non-perpendicular cleave having a controlled shape in the region of the scratch. A tool for cleaving the fibers (101, figures 8a-b) is also provided.</p> |
