Patent ID: 8827570
Filing Date: 2014-09-09
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A submarine optical connector, comprising: a first support element for supporting a first optical fibre, said first support element including at least one alignment pin, a second support element for supporting a second optical fibre, said second support element including at least one through hole intended to receive respectively said at least one alignment pin to guide the first and second support elements towards a contact position in which the first and second fibres are connected, and sealing means to protect the first and second fibres from the external environment at least when the first and second support elements are in the contact position, said connector being arranged to perform a cleaning, prior to a connection between the support elements inside the connector, by circulation of a cleaning liquid between the support elements to dispel any impurities from the optical contact areas of the fibres, and to allow for the expulsion of the cleaning liquid from inside the connector to the external environment after the cleaning.