Systems and methods for cooling optical fiber
    1.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for cooling optical fiber 有权
    光纤冷却系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08528367B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-10

    申请号:US13531901

    申请日:2012-06-25

    CPC classification number: C03B37/10 C03B37/02718 Y10T29/49391

    Abstract: In one embodiment, an optical fiber cooling system includes a first cooling tube oriented substantially in parallel with and spaced apart from a second cooling tube such that an optical fiber pathway is positioned between the first cooling tube and the second cooling tube. The first cooling tube includes a plurality of cooling fluid outlets positioned along an axial length of the first cooling tube which are oriented to direct a flow of cooling fluid across the optical fiber pathway towards the second cooling tube. The second cooling tube includes a plurality of cooling fluid outlets positioned along an axial length of the second cooling tube which are oriented to direct a flow of cooling fluid across the optical fiber pathway towards the first cooling tube.

    Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中,光纤冷却系统包括基本上与第二冷却管平行并间隔开的第一冷却管,使得光纤通路位于第一冷却管和第二冷却管之间。 第一冷却管包括沿着第一冷却管的轴向长度定位的多个冷却流体出口,其被定向成将冷却流体的流动横跨光纤通路朝向第二冷却管。 第二冷却管包括沿着第二冷却管的轴向长度定位的多个冷却流体出口,其被定向成将冷却流体的流动横跨光纤通路朝着第一冷却管引导。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COOLING OPTICAL FIBER
    2.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COOLING OPTICAL FIBER 有权
    用于冷却光纤的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120260697A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-18

    申请号:US13531901

    申请日:2012-06-25

    CPC classification number: C03B37/10 C03B37/02718 Y10T29/49391

    Abstract: In one embodiment, an optical fiber cooling system includes a first cooling tube oriented substantially in parallel with and spaced apart from a second cooling tube such that an optical fiber pathway is positioned between the first cooling tube and the second cooling tube. The first cooling tube includes a plurality of cooling fluid outlets positioned along an axial length of the first cooling tube which are oriented to direct a flow of cooling fluid across the optical fiber pathway towards the second cooling tube. The second cooling tube includes a plurality of cooling fluid outlets positioned along an axial length of the second cooling tube which are oriented to direct a flow of cooling fluid across the optical fiber pathway towards the first cooling tube.

    Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中,光纤冷却系统包括基本上与第二冷却管平行并间隔开的第一冷却管,使得光纤通路位于第一冷却管和第二冷却管之间。 第一冷却管包括沿着第一冷却管的轴向长度定位的多个冷却流体出口,其被定向成将冷却流体的流动横跨光纤通路朝向第二冷却管。 第二冷却管包括沿着第二冷却管的轴向长度定位的多个冷却流体出口,其被定向成将冷却流体的流动横跨光纤通路朝着第一冷却管引导。

    Systems and Methods for Cooling Optical Fiber
    4.
    发明申请
    Systems and Methods for Cooling Optical Fiber 有权
    冷却光纤的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110094717A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-28

    申请号:US12911054

    申请日:2010-10-25

    CPC classification number: C03B37/10 C03B37/02718 Y10T29/49391

    Abstract: In one embodiment, an optical fiber cooling system includes a first cooling tube oriented substantially in parallel with and spaced apart from a second cooling tube such that an optical fiber pathway is positioned between the first cooling tube and the second cooling tube. The first cooling tube includes a plurality of cooling fluid outlets positioned along an axial length of the first cooling tube which are oriented to direct a flow of cooling fluid across the optical fiber pathway towards the second cooling tube. The second cooling tube includes a plurality of cooling fluid outlets positioned along an axial length of the second cooling tube which are oriented to direct a flow of cooling fluid across the optical fiber pathway towards the first cooling tube.

    Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中,光纤冷却系统包括基本上与第二冷却管平行并间隔开的第一冷却管,使得光纤通路位于第一冷却管和第二冷却管之间。 第一冷却管包括沿着第一冷却管的轴向长度定位的多个冷却流体出口,其被定向成将冷却流体的流动横跨光纤通路朝向第二冷却管。 第二冷却管包括沿着第二冷却管的轴向长度定位的多个冷却流体出口,其被定向成将冷却流体的流动横跨光纤通路朝着第一冷却管引导。

    Optical fiber tensile screening method and device
    5.
    发明授权
    Optical fiber tensile screening method and device 有权
    光纤拉伸筛选方法及装置

    公开(公告)号:US08689636B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-08

    申请号:US13433565

    申请日:2012-03-29

    CPC classification number: G01M11/088 B65H51/12 B65H63/00 B65H2701/32

    Abstract: A method and device for continuously testing the tensile strength of an optical fiber, wherein the incoming optical fiber is wrapped at least partially around a payout capstan, to an intermediate payout pulley, at least partially around the intermediate payout pulley, and back to the payout capstan. The optical fiber is then wound from the payout capstan to a tensile testing measurement component, and then to an uptake capstan. The optical fiber is wrapped at least partially around the uptake capstan, to an intermediate uptake pulley, at least partially around the intermediate uptake pulley, and back to the uptake capstan. The payout capstan and uptake capstan are operated at a desired rotational speed to continuously advance the optical fiber for tensile strength testing.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于连续测试光纤的拉伸强度的方法和装置,其中进入的光纤至少部分地围绕支付绞盘缠绕到至少部分地围绕中间支付滑轮的中间支付滑轮,并且返回到支付 绞盘。 然后将光纤从支付绞盘卷绕到拉伸测试测量部件,然后到吸收绞盘。 光纤至少部分地围绕吸收绞盘缠绕到至少部分围绕中间吸收滑轮的中间吸收滑轮,并且返回到吸收绞盘。 支付绞盘和吸收绞盘以期望的转速运行,以连续推进光纤进行拉伸强度测试。

    Fiber air turn for low attenuation fiber
    7.
    发明授权
    Fiber air turn for low attenuation fiber 有权
    纤维空气转向低衰减光纤

    公开(公告)号:US08074474B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-13

    申请号:US11998366

    申请日:2007-11-29

    CPC classification number: C03B37/02718 C03B37/032 C03B2205/42 Y02P40/57

    Abstract: A method for forming an optical fiber includes drawing the optical fiber from a glass supply and treating the fiber by maintaining the optical fiber in a treatment zone wherein the fiber is cooled at a specified cooling rate. The optical fiber treatment reduces the tendency of the optical fiber to increase in attenuation due to Rayleigh scattering, and/or over time following formation of the optical fiber due to heat aging. Methods for producing optical fibers along nonlinear paths incorporating fluid bearings are also provided thereby allowing for increased vertical space for the fiber treatment zone.

    Abstract translation: 一种形成光纤的方法包括:从玻璃供给部拉出光纤,并通过将光纤维持在处理区域进行处理,其中纤维以特定的冷却速度被冷却。 光纤处理降低了由于瑞利散射引起的光纤衰减增加的趋势,和/或随着热老化形成光纤的时间的延长。 还提供了沿着包含流体轴承的非线性路径生产光纤的方法,从而允许增加纤维处理区的垂直空间。

    METHOD FOR PRODUCING OPTICAL FIBER USING LINEAR NON-CONTACT FIBER CENTERING
    8.
    发明申请
    METHOD FOR PRODUCING OPTICAL FIBER USING LINEAR NON-CONTACT FIBER CENTERING 有权
    使用线性非接触光纤中心生产光纤的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110289980A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-01

    申请号:US13091362

    申请日:2011-04-21

    CPC classification number: C03B37/02718 C03B37/032 C03B2205/09 Y02P40/57

    Abstract: An optical fiber production system and method are provided for producing optical fiber. An optical fiber is drawn from a preform in a furnace and passes through a treatment device under a controlled reduced pressure or partial vacuum in the range of 0.01 to 0.8 atm. The treatment device cools the bare optical fiber as it cools to a temperature range of at least 1,600° C. to 1,300° C. A non-contact fiber centering device is located near an exit of the treatment device to provide linear centering of the optical fiber as it exits the treatment device.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于制造光纤的光纤生产系统和方法。 在炉中从预成型件中拉出光纤,并在0.01〜0.8atm范围内的受控减压或部分真空下通过处理装置。 裸光纤在冷却至至少1600℃至1300℃的温度范围时,将裸光纤冷却。非接触式光纤定心装置位于处理装置的出口附近,以提供光学 纤维在离开处理装置时。

    OPTICAL FIBER TENSILE SCREENING METHOD AND DEVICE
    10.
    发明申请
    OPTICAL FIBER TENSILE SCREENING METHOD AND DEVICE 有权
    光纤拉伸筛选方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20130255397A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-03

    申请号:US13433565

    申请日:2012-03-29

    CPC classification number: G01M11/088 B65H51/12 B65H63/00 B65H2701/32

    Abstract: A method and device for continuously testing the tensile strength of an optical fiber, wherein the incoming optical fiber is wrapped at least partially around a payout capstan, to an intermediate payout pulley, at least partially around the intermediate payout pulley, and back to the payout capstan. The optical fiber is then wound from the payout capstan to a tensile testing measurement component, and then to an uptake capstan. The optical fiber is wrapped at least partially around the uptake capstan, to an intermediate uptake pulley, at least partially around the intermediate uptake pulley, and back to the uptake capstan. The payout capstan and uptake capstan are operated at a desired rotational speed to continuously advance the optical fiber for tensile strength testing.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于连续测试光纤的拉伸强度的方法和装置,其中进入的光纤至少部分地围绕支付绞盘缠绕到至少部分地围绕中间支付滑轮的中间支付滑轮,并且返回到支付 绞盘。 然后将光纤从支付绞盘卷绕到拉伸测试测量部件,然后到吸收绞盘。 光纤至少部分地围绕吸收绞盘缠绕到至少部分围绕中间吸收滑轮的中间吸收滑轮,并且返回到吸收绞盘。 支付绞盘和吸收绞盘以期望的转速运行,以连续推进光纤进行拉伸强度测试。

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