18558378. FUSION SPLICING MACHINE simplified abstract (SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.)

From WikiPatents
Jump to navigation Jump to search

FUSION SPLICING MACHINE

Organization Name

SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Inventor(s)

Shintaro Mouri of Osaka-shi, Osaka (JP)

Soichi Endo of Osaka-shi, Osaka (JP)

Akinori Kimura of Osaka-shi, Osaka (JP)

FUSION SPLICING MACHINE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18558378 titled 'FUSION SPLICING MACHINE

The abstract describes a fusion splicing machine that includes an optical fiber holder, rotation mechanism, bending portion, light source, and power supply unit.

  • The optical fiber holder holds the optical fiber allowing the tip end to protrude.
  • The rotation mechanism rotates the optical fiber holder around the axis extending along the optical fiber.
  • The bending portion bends the optical fiber.
  • The light source irradiates the bent optical fiber with light.
  • The power supply unit supplies power to the light source.

Potential Applications: - Telecommunications industry for splicing optical fibers. - Fiber optic network maintenance and repair. - Research and development in optical communication technologies.

Problems Solved: - Precise fusion splicing of optical fibers. - Efficient and reliable connection of optical fibers. - Minimizing signal loss in fiber optic networks.

Benefits: - Improved signal transmission quality. - Cost-effective maintenance of fiber optic networks. - Enhanced data transfer speeds.

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Fusion Splicing Machine for Optical Fiber Networks" This technology can be used in telecommunications companies, internet service providers, and research institutions for efficient and reliable fusion splicing of optical fibers.

Questions about Fusion Splicing Machines: 1. How does the rotation mechanism contribute to the fusion splicing process? 

  The rotation mechanism allows for precise alignment of optical fibers during fusion splicing, ensuring a strong and reliable connection.

2. What are the key factors to consider when choosing a fusion splicing machine for a specific application? 

  Factors to consider include splicing speed, alignment accuracy, ease of use, and compatibility with different types of optical fibers.


Original Abstract Submitted

A fusion splicing machine according to one embodiment includes: an optical fiber holder holding the optical fiber in the state of allowing a tip end of the optical fiber to protrude; a rotation mechanism arranged on the opposite side of the tip end of the optical fiber holder and rotating the optical fiber holder around the axis extending along the optical fiber; a bending portion bending the optical fiber; a light source irradiating the optical fiber bent by the bending portion with light from the side of the optical fiber; and a power supply unit supplying power to the light source. The bending portion and the light source are arranged on any of the tip end side of the optical fiber from the optical fiber holder, the optical fiber holder, and the rotation mechanism.

Retrieved from "http://wikipatents.org/index.php?title=18558378._FUSION_SPLICING_MACHINE_simplified_abstract_(SUMITOMO_ELECTRIC_INDUSTRIES,_LTD.)&oldid=95553"