Scattering monitor in optical fiber drawing systems
US6937326B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P40/57
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a monitoring system and method of monitoring optical-fiber drawing systems. The scattering monitor includes: a scattering monitor housing provided on a path drawing an optical fiber and having holes aligned on the upper and lower ends of the scattering monitor housing with the optical fiber passing there-through; a reflecting plate surrounding the optical fiber in the scattering monitor housing; a light condenser for converging light reflected from the reflecting plate; and, a light detector for detecting converged light and generating a corresponding electrical signal.
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