Method and apparatus for guiding fibers or ribbons under tension

Details Method and apparatus for guiding fibers or ribbons under tension Method and apparatus for guiding fibers or ribbons under tension

1998-06-22

2000-05-09

Walsh, Donald P.

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Material guide or guard

Fluid suspension

B65H 2304, B65H 5700, G03B 142

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ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for guiding a length of material such as optical fibers or optical fiber ribbons under tension in a fiber optic cable or ribbon manufacturing method. A first embodiment of the present invention requires that certain radii of curvature be maintained or exceeded for either the optical fiber or optical fiber ribbon. In a second embodiment of the present invention, the guide for the length of material is required to conform to a guiding surface.

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