Optical fiber clamp and method of clamping optical fiber
US9122036B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3616
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for setting an optical fiber in place is comprised of: a pedestal capable of supporting the optical fiber; a clamper having the optical fiber gripped between the clamper and the pedestal; and a pressure device having a first elastic member bearing a first load area, a second elastic member bearing a second load area distinct from the first load area, and a limiter device limiting a deformation range of the second elastic member, the pressure device being so linked with the clamper as to, in the deformation range, cause the second elastic member to pressurize the clamper, and, after reaching a limit of the deformation range, cause the first elastic member to pressurize the clamper.
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