System for terminating optical cables
CA 2350550 A1 · Owner: Battelle Memorial Institute · Inventors: Agans, Thomas Richard; Pape, Douglas Behrens; Ensminger, Dale
Overview
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An integrated, automated system for terminating an optical fiber with an optical connector which includes a process for preparing adhesive for injection into an optical connector, an apparatus and process for injecting adhesive into an optical connector, an apparatus for inserting a fiber optic cable into an optical connector, and a process for curing an adhesive following insertion of optical fiber into the optical connector. Devices and methods that utilize vibratory or wave energy throughout the assembly process are also provided, as are feedback modules that enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the system.
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- Filed November 12, 1999. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended November 12, 2019.
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