Bladeless cleavers having an arcuate exterior surface and related methods for cleaving an optical fiber using an abrasive medium
US8678260B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T225/321
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods, cleavers, and packagings for cleaving an optical fiber using an abrasive medium are disclosed. In one embodiment, a bladeless cleaver includes a body having an arcuate exterior surface, which may be provided in one embodiment by an exterior surface of a tool or toolkit, such as, but not limited to, a consumables kit or other packaging. A cleaver structure is disposed on the body such that a space between the arcuate exterior surface of the body and the cleaver structure is configured to receive a portion of the optical fiber to be cleaved. The cleaver structure comprises an abrasive medium carrier that is configured to be actuated to place the abrasive medium in contact with the portion of the optical fiber to create a flaw in the portion of the optical fiber. In another embodiment, the portion of the optical fiber may be positioned directly along the arcuate exterior surface of the body.
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