Apparatus and method for on-line binder laylength measurement and adjustment
US6879759B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4482
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for determining and adjusting binder laylength during the process of manufacturing a selected fiber optic cable design. Specifically, a binder, having a distinguishing and physically detectable feature, is wrapped around fiber optic bundles or a buffer tube. A detection system detects the unique feature associated with the binder and thus creates a calculates a representative distance value. The distance value is calculated in relation the periodic spacing between two detected points on the physically detectable binder and is continuously monitored by a closed feedback loop. A computer receives status data from the closed feedback loop and compares the received data to a stored laylength parameter. In light of the comparison, an algorithm adjusts the binder head speed accordingly. This process repeats until the desired stored laylength is detected by the detection system.
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