Fiber optic cable tensioning and positioning apparatus
US6584269B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S242/92
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fiber optic cable tensioning and positioning apparatus includes a base, and a vertical support wall integrally connected to the base. A first support connects to a portion of the vertical support wall and supports a first portion of the fiber optic cable. A first clamp attaches to the first support for securing the first portion of the fiber optic cable to the first support. A second support connects to another portion of the vertical support wall and supports a second portion of the fiber optic cable. The second support is pivotally connected to the vertical support wall. A second clamp attaches to the second support for securing the second portion of the fiber optic cable to the second support. A knob also pivotally connects to the vertical support wall, and is connected to a cam. The cam contacts the second support, wherein the second support rotates due to its weight and the weight of the second clamp when the cam is in a predetermined position, thereby uniformly tensioning and positioning the fiber optic cable. The fiber optic cable tensioning apparatus is useful for uniformly and repeatably tensioning a fiber optic cable to precisely position the fiber optic cable prior to …
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