Optical fiber processing tool

The optical fiber processing tool addresses the issue of waste generation by allowing the wedge to be replaced separately, ensuring efficient and sustainable use of the splicer components.

JP2025180512AActive Publication Date: 2025-12-11FUJIKURA LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2024087890
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-30
Publication Date
2025-12-11
Estimated Expiration
2044-05-30

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Technical Problem

Existing optical fiber splicers require replacement due to worn-out wedges, leading to significant waste generation since other parts remain functional.

Method used

An optical fiber processing tool design that allows the wedge, a consumable item, to be replaced independently, featuring a removable wedge mechanism with a detachable connector holder and a remover to facilitate easy wedge exchange.

Benefits of technology

Reduces waste by enabling the replacement of only the worn-out wedge, maintaining the functionality of other components, thus minimizing unnecessary disposal.

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Abstract

To provide an optical fiber processing tool capable of reducing waste by making it possible to replace only a wedge which is a consumable article.SOLUTION: An optical fiber processing tool 1 includes: a connector holder 20 for holding an optical connector for abutting and connecting a set of optical fibers; a wedge 50 mounted on the connector holder 20 so as to be insertable into and removable from the optical connector and bringing the set of optical fibers into an abuttable state in a state of being inserted into the optical connector; and a remover 60 for detaching the wedge 50 from the connector holder 20.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13
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