JP6952041B2 - 導波路アクセス不可能スペースを有する光フェルール - Google Patents

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JP6952041B2
JP6952041B2 JP2018538045A JP2018538045A JP6952041B2 JP 6952041 B2 JP6952041 B2 JP 6952041B2 JP 2018538045 A JP2018538045 A JP 2018538045A JP 2018538045 A JP2018538045 A JP 2018538045A JP 6952041 B2 JP6952041 B2 JP 6952041B2
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    • G02B6/3833—Details of mounting fibres in ferrules; Assembly methods; Manufacture
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    • G02B6/3833—Details of mounting fibres in ferrules; Assembly methods; Manufacture
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    • G02B6/3807—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs
    • G02B6/3873—Connectors using guide surfaces for aligning ferrule ends, e.g. tubes, sleeves, V-grooves, rods, pins, balls
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