Spool support assembly for the optical fiber of a laser module

Details Spool support assembly for the optical fiber of a laser module Spool support assembly for the optical fiber of a laser module

1998-10-15

1999-12-28

Walsh, Donald P.

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Coil holder or support

Mounted coil holder or spindle

2424001, 242402, 242406, B65H 1604

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060070188

ABSTRACT:
An assembly that assists in the winding of an optical fiber of a laser module around a spool. The assembly contains a spool support that holds the spool as the optical fiber is wound around the spool. The spool support has a top surface with opposing side edges. The top surface of the spool support has a periphery, wherein the top surface of the spool support is beveled between its peripheral edge and the groove. The presence of the bevel helps to guide the optical fiber onto the spool as the optical fiber is wound around the spool. A generally circular groove is disposed in the top surface of spool support, wherein the groove at least partially intersects the opposing side edges of the top surface. As a result, when the spool is attached to the spool supports, opposite sides of the spool protrude beyond the sides of the spool support. As the optical fiber is wound around the spool, the areas of protrusion make it possible for a person to engage the wound spool and hold it in place on the spool as the spool is removed from the spool support.

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