Single optical fiber connector utilizing elastomeric alignment device

摘要: A connector for coupling a pair of single optical fibers is disclosed. The comprises deformable elastomeric alignment element having bore therethrough central uniform diameter portion and outwardly tapered end portions. Two sets three equal cylindrical rods are mounted in the opposite ends bore. Each set defines an interstitial space therebetween which receives fiber. have mating faces abut each other interference fit causing to be resiliently compressed inwardly engage fiber therebetween. By compression rods, disposed at vertices equilateral triangle so that spaces between become precisely laterally aligned. number may exceed plurality defined by more than one fibers.