Apparatus and methods for furcating fiber optic cables
US10185093B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/29317
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for furcating fiber optic cables are provided. In some embodiments, a molded furcation tube array is generated by compressing rearward end portions of a plurality of furcation tubes together, and heating at least a portion of the rearward end portions to form a molded portion of the furcation tube array. Reinforcing filaments can be bonded into and/or throughout the molded portion. The molded portion can have internal chambers in communication with separate furcation tubes of the furcation tube array, in which optic fibers can be slidably retained, and the molded portion can be fixedly coupled to a housing, which in turn, can be coupled to a cable trunkline. Optic fibers can piston or slide longitudinally within the trunkline housing and molded portion.
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