公开(公告)号：WO1980002328A1

公开(公告)日：1980-10-30

申请号：PCT/US1980000373

申请日：1980-04-07

Applicant: GTE PROD CORP

Inventor： GTE PROD CORP ,  GRIFFIN W ,  CARLSEN W ,  BENASUTTI J

IPC: G02B05/14

CPC classification number: G02B6/3803 ,  G02B6/3801 ,  G02B6/3838

Abstract: A splice for holding the ends of optical fibers (12, 14) in end to end relationship includes a pair of sections (19, 21) having mating planar surfaces in engagement. One of the surfaces has an axially aligned groove (24) facing the other surface to form an opening. The fiber receiving member comprises an elastomeric material of sufficient resilience to permit the opening to expandably receive optical fibers dimensioned larger than the opening. A sleeve (27) is mounted about the receiving member for holding the sections in assembled relationship.