Methods of taking up optical fiber

Details Methods of taking up optical fiber Methods of taking up optical fiber

1988-06-17

1989-07-18

Gilreath, Stanley N.

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Coil holder or support

Spool or core

242 18PW, 242 25A, B65H 67056

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048486876

ABSTRACT:
Methods of and apparatus for winding strand such as optical fibers on altate spools and for storing and protecting from damage coiled end portions of the strand to be wound on the spools in which the coils are clamped laterally of the coils with forces applied parallel to the axis of the coils. The methods and apparatus of the invention may be used for urging portions of the strand being fed to the spools and associated strand storage and clamping devices against the peripheral surfaces thereof to aid in the transfer of the distribution of the strand from one spool to the other spool.

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