Method of simultaneously polishing a plurality of diverse fiber optic cable connectors
US6752536B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3807
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method that mass polishes a variety of fiber optic cable connectors simultaneously. The method includes a plurality of steps for mass polishing of fiber optic cable connectors with varying patterns and loci of motion to prevent overlap of patterns during polishing. Thus, fiber optic cable connectors having a variety of polished end faces may be provided with the apparatus. The method also eliminates the potential for contamination among polishing films, reduces polishing steps, and saves labor and maintenance costs.
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