Purge device for an optical fiber draw system
US10773990B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P40/57
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An optical fiber production system is provided which includes a slow-cooling device and a purge device positioned above the slow-cooling device. The purge device includes a tube defining an inlet. An optical fiber extends through the slow-cooling device and the purge device. The purge device is configured to inject a purge gas through the inlet and against the optical fiber.
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