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Sheathed optical waveguide and method for producing it

US9075214B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Schott AG · DE

Inventors

Bernd Schultheis · Bad Kreuznach, DE
Markus Kappel · Roxheim, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 27, 2012
Grant date	Jul 7, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 27, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB29C48/05
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Sheathed optical waveguides and methods for producing such waveguides are provided. The sheathing is provided so that the fibers of the waveguides do not adhere to the sheathing. To this end, elastomeric material is formed into a tube surrounding a bundle of fibers and is solidified. The tube is prevented from radial compressing the fibers during solidification of the elastomeric material by a fluid in the tube.

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