Optical fiber cable and a method of fabricating it
US6625358B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/441
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The cable with optical fibers includes a filamentary strength member made of a material with a low coefficient of expansion in longitudinal contact with a contiguous member having a high coefficient of expansion. To increase the friction or adhesion between the strength member and the contiguous member, the strength member and/or the contiguous member has striations on its surface in contact with the other member. The striations for increasing friction or adhesion are preferably formed on the strength member or on the contiguous member using knurling means for knurling said member.
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