Calibrated bender for fiber optic cable position determination

Details Calibrated bender for fiber optic cable position determination Calibrated bender for fiber optic cable position determination

1989-05-14

1990-06-26

McGraw, Vincent P.

Optics: measuring and testing

For optical fiber or waveguide inspection

G01N 2184, G01N 2188

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049366750

ABSTRACT:
Two sets of cylindrical fingers disposed in an interdigital relationship pivoted together, scissors fashion, to receive a portion of an optical fiber cable. When the fingers are rotated to a closed position, they create a predetermined series of bends in the portion of the optical fiber cable that can be observed by an optical time domain reflectometer. This observation allows a remote monitor to determine the relative location of the bends with respect to a suspected break or other anomaly in the optical fiber cable so that a maintenance or repair crew can go directly to the location of the anomaly for quick action.

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