Optical fiber cable with a central reinforcing element mechanically coupled directly to the optical fibers
US7200306B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4434
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to the field of optical fiber cables, and more particularly to the field of low cost optical fiber cables. It is an optical fiber cable comprising a central reinforcing element (1), a plurality of optical fibers (4) surrounding the central reinforcing element (1), the bare optical fibers (4) being pressed in contact against the central reinforcing element (1) in such a manner as to be mechanically coupled to the central reinforcing element (1). The optical fiber cable of the invention is suitable for use in particular as a distribution cable or as an access cable in local networks.
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