Optical fiber ribbon assembly with strain relief
US6577797B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 9, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4403
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical fiber ribbon assembly includes a plurality of aligned optical fibers, a strain relief structure aligned with the fibers, and a protective layer integrally bonding the fibers and the strain relief structure together. The strain relief structure has at least a pair of strength members disposed on opposite sides of the aligned fibers and extending lengthwise along the ribbon assembly.
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