Coating removal systems for optical fibers
US8755654B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 10, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3833
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Coating removal systems for optical fibers are disclosed. An optical fiber includes a glass fiber, having a cladding and core, surrounded by a protective coating. By removing the coating at an end portion of the optical fiber, the end portion may be precisely positioned and secured in a connector to enable reliable optical communications. A laser beam may remove the protective coating while the optical fiber is under tension. In this manner, the coating may be efficiently removed while retaining tensile strength of the optical fiber.
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