Deployable optical fiber cartridge
US8556538B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 3, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/514
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spool has a cylinder, a first flange coupled to a first end of the cylinder and a second flange coupled to a second end of the cylinder. A compressible material surrounds the cylinder and an optical fiber is wrapped around the compressible material. When tension is applied to the optical fiber the compressible material can be deformed to reduce the tension on the optical fiber. When submerged underwater the water pressure will not compress the compressible material.
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