Method and connection apparatus for optical fibres.

摘要

An optic fiber connection apparatus and method are provided which enables positioning of a lens or bead (28) at the end of an optic fiber at a selected distance (D) from the end (30) of the contact or terminus (12) while maintaining a closely controlled lateral position of the bead. The contact has a hole (14) extending along its axis, with a cylindrical front portion (40) of a diameter to closely surround the lens at the end of the optic fiber. In addition or alternatively, the hole (14) that receives the fiber may have a diameter to closely surround the fiber. The optic fiber can be slid within the contact to extend its end beyond the contact so a lens can be formed on the tip of the fiber (18t). Thereafter the fiber is slid backward into the contact. The lens is slid backward or forward against a positioning tool to the final lens position.