Method and apparatus for blowing an optical fibre member
US5065928A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 1988 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2008 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4485
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method is described for introducing one or more optical fibre members (1) into a tubular passageway (2). The method involves passing a current of fluid, preferably air, into and through a venturi (6) the downstream side of which communicates with the passageway (2). The optical fibre member (1) is introduced into the venturi (6) via a hypodermic tube (7) and then into the passageway (2). Apparatus for carrying out the method are described.
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