A METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR CONNECTING AN OPTICAL FIBRE WITH ANOTHER OPTICAL COMPONENT, FOR EXAMPLE ANOTHER OPTICAL FIBRE

摘要

A method and device for use in connecting the ends of an optical fibre with another optical fibre or other optical component. The method comprises positioning and fixing a fibre end in a sleeve member in relation to a reference surface and thereafter positioning the reference surface in a coupling device which accurately locates the fibre end in the correct position for the connection. The device comprises sleeve and coupling members having integral clamping and positioning elements to accurately position the fibre end for connection.