Flange-bonded loopback for fiber-optic gyroscope (FOG)
US11047688B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01C19/722
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
One example includes fiber optic gyroscope (FOG) assembly. The FOG assembly includes a spool comprising a flange. The FOG assembly also includes an optical fiber comprising an optical fiber coil portion that is counter-wound in a first orientation and a second orientation opposite the first orientation. The optical fiber portion can be coupled to the flange. The optical fiber further includes a loopback portion with respect to the first orientation that is secured to the flange.
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