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Device for polishing optical fibers mounted in a connector

US8187059B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 2009
Grant dateMay 29, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B41/06
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for polishing the end of at least one optical fiber mounted in a connector, the device comprising a moving part supporting at least one connector and another moving part carrying a polishing film, the movement of these two parts being synchronized. According to the invention, these two parts are in direct contact via a movement transmission element, movement of one of them giving rise to movement of the other.

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