EP0077115A2
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Improvements in the joining of optical fibre cables
Assignee: British Telecommunications PLC
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Filing: 1982-06-25
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2002-06-25
Abstract
Abstract Optical fibre based cables 1 and 2 are jointed by fixing their axial strength members 3 to a perforated connecting member 9. Fibre tails to be joined are stored on the connecting member by winding around guides 16 engageable with perforations 11. Fibre end parts are joined and positioned in ferrules 24 also engaged with perforations 11.
Inventors
- 👤 Prem G. Malkani
- 👤 Peter James Clarke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:38
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/44; G02B6/4439; G02B6/444; G02B6/4441; G02B6/4446; G02B6/44465
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A joining assembly for two cables each comprising at least one optical fibre, means for establishing a secure connection between the cables and guides for the fibres, at least some of the guides being detachably securable to a selected one of a plurality of locations, the arrangement being such that, with the cables connected and the fibres of the two cables joined, excess fibre is stored on the assembly by being led into an appropriate configuration by the said guides.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A joining assembly for two cables each comprising at least one optical fibre, means for establishing a secure connection between the cables and guides for the fibres, at least some of the guides being detachably securable to a selected one of a plurality of locations, the arrangement being such that, with the cables connected and the fibres of the two cables joined, excess fibre is stored on the assembly by being led into an appropriate configuration by the said guides.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
An assembly according to Claim 1 wherein the locations are perforations on a support structure and the guides have stems for engagement with the perforations.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A joining assembly according to either Claim 1 or Claim 2 wherein strength members of the cables are secured to a connecting member said connecting member having the plurality of locations.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
An assembly according to Claim 3 wherein the connecting member comprises an elongate flat rigid member having securing means for the strength members adjacent either end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
An assembly according to Claim 4 wherein clamps for the cable outer covers are also provided adjacent the ends of the flat rigid member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A joining assembly as claimed in either Claim 4 or Claim 5 wherein the said member is disposed diametrically within a generally cylindrical casing having a transparent wall part.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
An assembly according to any of the preceding claims including carriers for joined fibre end parts said carriers also being detachably securable to a selected one of a plurality of locations.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
An assembly as claimed in Claim 7 wherein each carrier comprises a channel to receive joined fibre end parts extending between stems for detachable engagement with a perforated support structure.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A joining assembly as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein each guide comprises an openable frame through which a fibre passes.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
A joint between two optical fibre based cables comprising an assembly as claimed in any of the preceding claims with stored fibre arranged on the guides.
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