Fiber optic swivel coupler and method of use therefor
US4658130A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 1985 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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