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Fiber optic swivel coupler and method of use therefor

US4658130A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 22, 1985
Grant dateApr 14, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 22, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4292
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A control system for derricks, cranes, and the like consisting of a remote control box, fiber optic cable, reel, tubular connector, tube, swivel coupler, and terminal box which allows instructions for controlling the functional device to be sent from a location remote to the functional device via a light conducting element to a terminal box within a control center situated on the body of a truck, etc. on which said functional device is mounted.

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