Patent ID: 7255498
Filing Date: 2007-08-14
Classification: G01M,G02B

Abstract:
1. A method for joining a first optical fiber and a second optical fiber along a common fiber axis, the method comprising: a) providing a low profile fusion splicing system, the system comprising: b) preparing said first and second optical fibers by removing coatings present thereon and cleaving the ends of the fibers to form a mating end on each fiber; c) arranging said first and second optical fibers in said holding means with said mating ends in facing relationship; d) imaging said fibers in said imaging optical system prior to said joining; e) positioning said optical fibers into coaxial, abutting alignment; and f) transmitting light from a first source traverses a first optical path and transmitting light from a second source traverses a second optical path, each of said paths being multiply folded; g) fusing said fibers by said electric arc welding system.