System and method for manufacturing optical fiber
US11312650B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC03B2205/82
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system for precoating a preform for drawing optical fiber including a diameter sensor to determine a diameter of pulled optical fiber, a cooling system to cool the optical fiber once it is pulled from a furnace, a coating system to apply a coating to the optical fiber once it has cooled and an ultra-violet lamp to cure the coating.
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