Method and apparatus for separating optical fibers in a multiple

Details Method and apparatus for separating optical fibers in a multiple Method and apparatus for separating optical fibers in a multiple

1997-08-28

1999-11-16

Bovernick, Rodney

Optical waveguides

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G02B 600

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059872063

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for separating optical fibers contained in a multiple-fiber cable is disclosed. The method has particular application for separating long cables, that is, of about ten centimeters or more, of the type having a king wire and a plurality of fibers concentrically arranged around the king wire and embedded in a matrix material. The method involves stringing the cable in a taut position and moving a separation mold between the fibers and along the length of the cable while applying heat to the cable.

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patent: 4118618 (1978-10-01), Gauthier et al.
patent: 5530782 (1996-06-01), Osaka et al.

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