Armored fiber optic assemblies and methods of forming fiber optic assemblies
US8724947B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4429
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Cables have armor including a polymer, the armor having an armor profile that resembles conventional metal armored cable. The armor provides additional crush and impact resistance for the optical fibers and/or fiber optic assembly therein. The armored cables recover substantially from deformation caused by crush loads. Additionally, the armored fiber optic assemblies can have any suitable flame and/or smoke rating for meeting the requirements of the intended space.
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