EP0084440A2
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Fiber optic splice organizer
Assignee: Raychem Corp
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Filing: 1983-01-13
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2003-01-13
Abstract
Abstract A device and method for organizing a bight in an optical fiber at a splice or slack point, so as to both minimize the size of a container necessary to enclose that light and maximize the radius through which such fiber is bent, is provided. The method comprises laying the bight on a sheet in such a way that, when the sheet is wrapped about a cylindrical core, the radius of any bend in the fiber is greater than the minimum bending radius, and wrapping the sheet about the core. The method is suitable for both in-line and butt splices, and provides ready means of fiber identification and encapsulation.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce Donald Campbell
- 👤 Francois Comet
- 👤 Vernon Alvin Fentress
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 03:56
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/44; G02B6/4439; G02B6/444; G02B6/4441; G02B6/4471; G02B6/44785
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A method of organizing a bight in an optical fiber, especially a bight containing a joint between two optical fibers, characterized in that the method comprises: providing a flexible sheet attached or adapted to be attached to a cylindrical core; 'laying the bight on the sheet in such a way that, when the sheet is wrapped about the core, the radius of any bend in the optical fiber is greater than the minimum bending radius of the fiber; and wrapping the sheet, together with the fiber, about the core.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
89 words
A method of organizing a bight in an optical fiber, especially a bight containing a joint between two optical fibers, characterized in that the method comprises: providing a flexible sheet attached or adapted to be attached to a cylindrical core; 'laying the bight on the sheet in such a way that, when the sheet is wrapped about the core, the radius of any bend in the optical fiber is greater than the minimum bending radius of the fiber; and wrapping the sheet, together with the fiber, about the core.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of Claim 1 characterized in that at least one cross-section taken perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the core intersects the fiber at a plurality of points.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of Claim 2 characterized in that the bight is laid on the sheet to form a plurality of overlapping loops.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
28 words
The method of Claims 1 to 3 characterized in that the sheet comprises a plurality of laminae, and the fiber is placed between a pair of the laminae.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
17 words
The method of Claims 1 to 4 characterized in that the joint is laid on the sheet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device for organizing a bight in an optical fiber according to the method of Claim 1, characterized in that the device comprises: a cylindrical core; and a flexible sheet, attached or adapted to be attached to the core.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device according to Claim 6 characterized in that the sheet possesses means for aiding the arrangement of an optical fiber on the sheet.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
18 words
A device according to Claims 6 or 7 characterized in that the sheet comprises a plurality of laminae.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
38 words
A device according to Claims 6 to 8 characterized in that the radius of the core is less than 1.6 times, preferably less than 1.0 times, the minimum bending radius of an optical fiber to be organized thereon.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
36 words
A device according to Claims 7 to 9 characterized in that the means for aiding the arrangement of an optical fiber comprises means for aiding the formation of a plurality of overlapping loops in the fiber.
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