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Optical fiber re-coating device

US9839934B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 2015
Grant dateDec 12, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C39/26
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An optical fiber re-coating device of the invention includes an optical fiber coater that includes: an inner glass opening-and-closing unit including: a pair of glass members having grooves formed thereon; and a pair of mounting tables which are coupled to each other via a first hinge; and an outer opening-and-closing unit including: a pair of covers which are coupled to each other via a second hinge, one of the paired covers having a magnet provided therein, the other of the paired covers having a magnet catch provided therein, the magnet and the magnet catch facing each other when the paired covers are in a closed state; and light sources that cure a resin used to coat an optical fiber provided in the inner glass opening-and-closing unit and are provided in the respective paired covers.

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