Device for storing optical fibers

A device for separating a first fiber portion from a second fiber portion of a fiber can include a separator that defines at least one inner bearing surface adapted to restrain the first fiber portion from straightening when coiled within the separator. The separator can have a plurality of separato...

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Main Author TALAMINI, SR. VICTOR J
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 09.04.2002
Edition7
Subjects
OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS, OR APPARATUS
OPTICS
PHYSICS
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Summary:A device for separating a first fiber portion from a second fiber portion of a fiber can include a separator that defines at least one inner bearing surface adapted to restrain the first fiber portion from straightening when coiled within the separator. The separator can have a plurality of separator arms that are subsequently parallel to each other. The separator can define at least one outer bearing surface adapted to limit a path defined by the second fiber portion when coiled on the separator. The path can vary with a longitudinal tension in the second fiber portion. The path can have a plurality of curves each having a radius. The radius of each curve of the path can at least meet a reliability-adjusted minimum bending radius of the second fiber portion. The separator can define at least one separator opening adapted for passing the fiber therethrough.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19990391417