Housing for an optical fiber preform torch
US6767205B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC03B2207/42
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A torch and mount assembly wherein the torch, which has a plurality of gas receiving nipples is carried in a housing through which it extends. The housing has a plurality of walls forming a substantially air tight enclosure. In at least one wall of the housing are one or more leakproof fittings which are connected to similar leakproof fittings for the nipples by means of preferably flexible gas conduits within the housing. In the system, gaseous mixtures are applied from a source or sources to the fittings in the housing wall remote from the high temperatures of the torch, while the conduits within the housing are protected from mechanical and thermal stresses. An inert gas from a suitable source is introduced under pressure into the interior of the housing to reduce leakage from the torch into the housing. The atmosphere within the housing is heated, and the constituents of the housing atmosphere are monitored to aid in detecting leakage.
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