Optical fiber cable assembly and carrier
US10620392B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4471
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical fiber cable assembly has a first end portion of each of a plurality of optical fibers positioned in a generally parallel first array and a second end portion of each of the plurality of optical fibers is positioned in a generally parallel second array. Optical fibers along a portion of the length spaced from the first and second end portions are not retained in a parallel array. A coating is applied to at least a section of each optical fiber. A generally planar carrier of an optical assembly has a first guide member and a second guide member with a first cable assembly disposed within the first guide member and a second cable assembly disposed within the second guide member. Connectors of the cable assemblies are spaced from the carrier. A securement structure retains the cable assemblies within the guide members.
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