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Method of collectively connecting multiple optical connectors and aligning and positioning jig for multiple optical connectors used in the method

  • US 5,600,747 A
  • Filed: 08/04/1995
  • Issued: 02/04/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/12/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of collectively connecting multiple optical connectors each having an altered-shape portion which is at least one of a recessed shape and a projecting shape on an outer surface, said method comprising the steps of:

  • preparing an aligning and positioning jig for engaging said altered-shape portions of said multiple optical connectors to one another to position said multiple optical connectors;

    aligning and positioning first multiple optical connectors using said aligning and positioning jig so as to restrict movement of the first multiple optical connectors in said jig, at least in a forward direction toward faces of the first multiple optical connectors which are to be butted against second multiple optical connectors;

    then collectively connecting the first multiple optical connectors which are aligned and positioned on one side to the second multiple optical connectors which are aligned and positioned on another side; and

    then removing said aligning and positioning jig from multiple pairs of the connected first and second optical connectors.

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