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Method and apparatus for monitoring the diameter of fibers

US4343637A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 1980
Grant dateAug 10, 1982
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Expiry dateAug 15, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S242/92
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for monitoring the average diameter of a plurality of glass fibers, comprising illuminating the fibers with electromagnetic radiation, sensing radiation scattered by the fibers and generating a signal responsive to the amount of radiation sensed as an indication of the average diameter of the fibers; such signal can be used for measurement and/or control of the fiber producing process.

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