Optical waveguides – Accessories – External retainer/clamp
Patent
1997-06-10
1999-07-20
Ngo, Hung N.
Optical waveguides
Accessories
External retainer/clamp
385147, G02B 636
Patent
active
059265981
ABSTRACT:
A fiber optic cable ribbon breakout apparatus comprises first and second die members disposed in opposing relationship to each other. Each die member has a plurality of slots formed into one its surfaces which are adapted to receive a portion of the cable ribbon. For each die member, each slot has depth differing from the depths of the other slots of that member in order to effect a break out of the ribbon at any fiber desired. The slots of the second die member may have a width greater than that of the slots of the first die member. A frame may be provided which includes a first side member and a second side member to contain the die members. Each side member has a keyway into which corresponding keys located at the ends of the die members may be slidably engaged. The first die member is adapted for translational displacement between the side members. A spring may be provided to bias the first die member against one of the side members. In this biased position, the corresponding slots of the die members may be opposingly aligned to permit containment of a single fiber optic cable ribbon. The keys on the ends of the second die member may have different dimensions in order to ensure proper alignment of the slots. Translational displacement of the first die member relative to the second die member causes the first portion of a cable ribbon loaded into the apparatus to separate from the remaining portion of the ribbon at a desired point.
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