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Apparatus and method for polishing ends of fiber optics

US4587768A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 1984
Grant dateMay 13, 1986
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B27/0076
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for polishing the ends of fiber optic connectors by gripping an end to be polished and yieldingly urging it against a moving abrasive member in a manner so as to gradually build up the force between the fiber optic end and the abrasive member from an initial low force to a maximum force.

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