Apparatus and method for polishing ends of fiber optics
US4587768A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 1984 |
| Grant date | May 13, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2004 |
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- 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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