Apparatus and method for in-situ vibration testing of fiber optic cables and connectors
US6621563B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 18, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3897
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for performing vibration testing of fiber optic components is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a base member and a mounting assembly for holding a plurality of connectors therein, The plurality of connectors optically couple a plurality of fiber optic cables with one another in a serial configuration. In addition, a securing mechanism for adjustably secures the mounting assembly in a selected axial orientation with respect to the base member, wherein the mounting assembly allows simultaneous vibration testing of each of the plurality of connectors.
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