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Fiber optic cable reel

US4657203A · kind A · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 16, 1985
Grant dateApr 14, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 16, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/536
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A reel for optical fiber or cable includes a drum and a plurality of ribs positioned within said drum. The ribs are formed with notches for holding a cable end securely. The cable end may be removed from the ribs for testing purposes or connectorization without disturbing the cable wound on the reel drum.

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