Methods and apparatus for stripping optical fiber ribbons
US4046298A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 1975 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T225/325
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for stripping a protective coating from multi-conductor flat ribbon containing a plurality of parallel, spaced optical fibers. The ribbon is clamped to the periphery of a rotatable cylindrical stripping wheel and a cutting blade is brought into contact with, and cuts into, a portion of the protective coating. The stripping wheel is rotated to cut the protective coating while simultaneously optimally bending the fibers preparatory to subsequent fiber breaking operation. An alternative embodiment is directed to shaving a small section of the protective coating and capturing that section in a clamp. The clamp is moved away from the ribbon to peel a portion of the protective coating therefrom as the cylinder is simultaneously rotated to optimally bend the fibers preparatory to the fiber breaking operation.
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