Dielectric strength elements for loose tube optical fiber cable
US4693551A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 1983 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4486
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical fiber cable employs a central strength member fabricated from a dielectric material which member is surrounded by a plurality of peripheral tubes each having a hollow loosely containing an optical fiber. The tubes are fabricated from a plastic having embedded therein glass fibers to offer additional strength to the tubes to thereby permit a substantial reduction in the cross-section of the central support member which now serves in conjunction with the tubes to provide strength to the overall cable.
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