Mechanical protection and reinforcement for optical fibers
US4389087A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 1979 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4432
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to the preparation of an optical fiber in a form suitable for use in the manufacturing of a telecommunications cable having one or several fibers. The fiber is reinforced by a longitudinally disposed support element intended to bear at least a part of any traction forces which would otherwise be borne by the fiber.
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