Method and apparatus for applying gel to a plurality of optical fibers
US5395557A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 1993 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C48/34
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus (10) for applying gel to a plurality of optical fibers (18) includes a housing (12) having a cavity (14) through which a plurality of separated optical fibers (18) are fed. The gel is provided to the cavity (14) from a gel reservoir (76) via a pump (74) that maintains the pressure and gel level to ensure that the optical fibers (18) are coated with gel to eliminate air gaps and thus prevent sticking among the optical fibers (18).
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