Open breech hot launched fiber optic payout system
    1.
    发明授权
    Open breech hot launched fiber optic payout system 失效
    开膛热发射光纤支付系统

    公开(公告)号:US5031997A

    公开(公告)日:1991-07-16

    申请号:US500449

    申请日:1990-03-28

    CPC分类号: G02B6/4457

    摘要: An optical fiber (18) payout system for a missile (10) which is to be hot-launched from a tube (12) reinforces that part of the fiber to be exposed to propulsion gases by juxtaposing with one or more wires (24) and encasing within a thermally protective sheath (22) forming a so-called leader (20). The leader (20) extends outwardly of the missile aft end (16) and is releasably secured within a rail assembly (32) by a flexible strip (46) having a line of perforations (48) extending along its longitudinal axis. The outer end portion of the leader (20) is secured to an anchor block (52). On launch, the leader (20) tears loose from the flexible strip (46), the restraining action of which prevents optical fiber predispensing.

    摘要翻译: 用于从管(12)热发射的用于导弹(10)的光纤(18)支付系统通过与一根或多根电线(24)和并置而将该部分纤维加强以暴露于推进气体中, 封装在形成所谓的引导件(20)的热保护套(22)内。 引导件(20)延伸到导弹后端部(16)的外侧,并且通过具有沿其纵向轴线延伸的穿孔线(48)的柔性条带(46)可释放地固定在轨道组件(32)内。 引导件(20)的外端部分固定到锚块(52)上。 在发射时,领导者(20)从柔性条(46)撕裂,其抑制作用阻止了光纤预先分配。

    Method and apparatus for flight payout testing of optical fibers
    2.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for flight payout testing of optical fibers 失效
    光纤飞行支付测试方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US4935620A

    公开(公告)日:1990-06-19

    申请号:US359199

    申请日:1989-05-31

    IPC分类号: G02B6/00 G01M11/08

    CPC分类号: G01M11/088

    摘要: A method and apparatus for payout testing of an optical fiber. The invention involves the attachment of a pod to a high speed aircraft with a parachute released during flight to initiate payout. The apparatus of the invention includes a bobbin mounted on a craft for retaining a coil of optical fiber and a parachute for using the air or fluid flow past the craft when the craft is in motion to pull the fiber from the coil. In a specific embodiment, the invention includes an electrooptical circuit for sending and receiving an optical signal along the fiber. Further, more specific, embodiments contemplate the use of load cells on the craft and parachute ends of the fiber to measure tension. This information is then transmitted to a receiver for analysis and/or storage. Other specific embodiments include a brake for inhibiting the payout of fiber during aborted test runs and a turns counter for providing a measure of the rate and amount of fiber payout.

    Compound angle limiting device
    3.
    发明授权
    Compound angle limiting device 失效
    复合角度限制装置

    公开(公告)号:US4953422A

    公开(公告)日:1990-09-04

    申请号:US174055

    申请日:1988-03-28

    IPC分类号: H01Q3/08

    摘要: A compound angle limiting device is disclosed herein. The invention provides for control of the angular excursion of a pivotal mass within first and second angles about first and second axes without the necessity for external stops. The invention includes a first coupling mechanism for sensing movement of the mass about the first axis, a second coupling mechanism for sensing movement of the mass about the second axis; a first cam coupled to the mass via the first coupling mechanism and movable in response thereto; and a second cam coupled to the mass via the second coupling mechanism and movable in response thereto. The first and second cams are mounted for physical contact at at least one point to limit the compound angular excursion of the mass via the first and second coupling mechanisms.

    摘要翻译: 本文公开了复合角度限制装置。 本发明提供了控制在第一和第二轴线的第一和第二角度内枢转质量块的角度偏移,而不需要外部停止。 本发明包括用于感测围绕第一轴的质量的运动的第一联接机构,用于感测物体围绕第二轴的运动的第二联接机构; 经由所述第一联接机构联接到所述质量块并可响应于其移动的第一凸轮; 以及经由所述第二联接机构联接到所述物体并且可响应于其移动的第二凸轮。 安装第一和第二凸轮以在至少一个点处物理接触以限制经由第一和第二联接机构的质量的复合角度偏移。

    Missile with inside payout optical fiber canister
    4.
    发明授权
    Missile with inside payout optical fiber canister 失效
    导弹内部支付光纤罐

    公开(公告)号:US5385319A

    公开(公告)日:1995-01-31

    申请号:US155270

    申请日:1993-11-22

    摘要: A missile includes an optical fiber canister with the optical fiber wound as an annular fiber pack having an initial payout region extending from the inner annular surface. A reinforcing leader overlies the initial payout region of the optical fiber to form a leader composite structure. The leader composite structure is wound into a flat outwardly spiraling coil lying perpendicular to the axis of symmetry of the annular fiber pack, with the outer turn of the spiral leading away from the optical fiber pack. The coil is encased in a mass of potting compound. At the initiation of optical fiber payout, the turns of the coil progressively tear free of the mass of potting compound to achieve a gradual loading of the optical fiber and opening of a path for the axial payout of the portion of the optical fiber not protected by the reinforcing leader.

    摘要翻译: 导弹包括光纤罐,其光纤被缠绕成具有从内环形表面延伸的初始支出区域的环形光纤组件。 加强引导件覆盖光纤的初始支付区域以形成引导复合结构。 引导复合结构被缠绕成垂直于环形纤维包的对称轴线的平坦的向外螺旋形线圈,螺旋的外转向远离光纤包。 线圈被封装在大量灌封料中。 在启动光纤支承时,线圈的匝数逐渐地消除了灌封材料的质量,以实现光纤的逐渐加载和打开用于轴向支承的光纤的部分的路径,该路径不被 加强领导。

    In-line filament cleaner and adhesive applicator
    5.
    发明授权
    In-line filament cleaner and adhesive applicator 失效
    线内长丝清洁剂和粘合剂涂布器

    公开(公告)号:US4978413A

    公开(公告)日:1990-12-18

    申请号:US385026

    申请日:1989-07-25

    IPC分类号: B05C3/15 B65H71/00 G02B6/44

    摘要: An in-line filament cleaner and adhesive applicator for an optical fiber (10) which is to be wound onto a canister (22) used as a missile data link, for example, has a first tank (14) containing a cleaning solvent (16), a second tank (18) containing a liquid adhesive (38), and pulleys (24, 26, 28, 34, 36) for moving the fiber (10) through tank (14) to be cleaned along an air path for drying, and through tank (18) where adhesive is applied. An adhesive thickness gauge (20) insures adhesive does not exceed a given maximum and a guid tube (40) directs the adhesive coated fiber at a predetermined angle for winding on the canister (22).

    摘要翻译: 例如,要被卷绕在用作导弹数据链路的罐(22)上的用于光纤(10)的在线灯丝清洁器和粘合剂施加器具有包含清洁溶剂(16)的第一罐(14) ),包含液体粘合剂(38)的第二罐(18)和用于通过容器(14)移动纤维(10)的皮带轮(24,26,28,34,36),沿着空气路径进行干燥 ,以及通过施加粘合剂的罐(18)。 粘合剂厚度计(20)确保粘合剂不超过给定的最大值,并且导管(40)以预定的角度引导粘合剂涂覆的纤维缠绕在罐(22)上。

    Air damped linear optical fiber dispenser
    6.
    发明授权
    Air damped linear optical fiber dispenser 失效
    空气阻尼线性光纤分配器

    公开(公告)号:US5226615A

    公开(公告)日:1993-07-13

    申请号:US828842

    申请日:1992-01-31

    摘要: An optical fiber canister (40) comprises a tapered cylindrical bobbin (42) having a length of optical fiber (28) wound thereon to form a fiber pack (43). The optical fiber (28) is wound so as to pay out with a preselected circumferential payout direction component (45), as well as a longitudinal payout direction component. The canister (40) has an optical fiber payout opening (50) through which the optical fiber (28) is paid out. An air duct (60, 62, 90) from the exterior of the canister (40) to the interior of the canister (40) has an air outlet (70) within the interior of the canister (40) oriented to direct the air flow oppositely to the preselected circumferential payout direction (45). The optical fiber canister (40) may be mounted within a missile (20), and the air duct (90) desirably extends from the exterior of the missile (20) to the interior of the canister (40), to provide a velocity-dependent air flow that damps out the helical motion of the optical fiber (28) during payout, permitting the optical fiber (28) to be paid out smoothly even though the payout opening (50) is small.

    Fiber guide
    7.
    发明授权
    Fiber guide 失效
    纤维导轨

    公开(公告)号:US4925126A

    公开(公告)日:1990-05-15

    申请号:US284978

    申请日:1988-12-15

    IPC分类号: B65H20060101 B65H57/12

    CPC分类号: B65H57/12 B65H2701/31

    摘要: A fiber guide includes a sleeve having a longitudinal slot therealong a first member, having a notch, is fixed in the sleeve with the notch substantially aligned with the slot. A second member, also having a notch, is rotatably disposed in the sleeve. Thus, a fiber can be positioned in the notches of the first and second members and secured therein by rotating the second member. The fiber can also be readily removed from the guide, without damage or impediment, by reversing the rotation of the second member.

    摘要翻译: 纤维引导件包括具有纵向狭槽的套筒,第一部件具有凹口,该第一部件具有凹口,该凹槽固定在套筒中,该凹口基本上与凹槽对准。 具有切口的第二构件可旋转地设置在套筒中。 因此,纤维可以定位在第一和第二构件的凹口中并通过旋转第二构件而固定在其中。 通过反转第二构件的旋转,纤维也可以容易地从引导件移除而不损坏或障碍。

    Coil winding apparatus incorporating a flexible winding flange
    8.
    发明授权
    Coil winding apparatus incorporating a flexible winding flange 失效
    卷绕卷绕装置包括柔性卷绕法兰

    公开(公告)号:US5549781A

    公开(公告)日:1996-08-27

    申请号:US488005

    申请日:1995-06-07

    IPC分类号: B65H54/00 B65H55/04 F42B15/04

    CPC分类号: B65H54/00 B65H55/04

    摘要: An apparatus for winding a coil pack of a fiber such as an optical fiber winds the fiber as a radial coil, and then joins the coil axially to previously wound coils. Each radial coil is wound on a flexible flange that is deformable from a first tapered shape which facilitates the winding against the flange, to a second shape wherein the coil wound thereon conforms to the shape of the last coil affixed to the fiber pack. The flexible flange is preferably made of an elastomer, and its shape change is readily accomplished by an articulated series of nesting cylinders. The apparatus further includes a fiber winding head that winds the fiber onto the flexible flange, and an adhesive applicator head that applies adhesive between succeeding coils of fiber as they are joined to the coil pack.

    摘要翻译: 用于卷绕诸如光纤的光纤的线圈组的装置将光纤作为径向线圈卷绕,然后将线圈轴向连接​​到预先缠绕的线圈。 每个径向线圈缠绕在柔性凸缘上,该柔性凸缘可从第一锥形形状变形,该第一锥形形状有利于绕法兰的卷绕,形成第二形状,其中卷绕在其上的线圈符合固定到纤维包的最后线圈的形状。 柔性凸缘优选地由弹性体制成,并且其形状改变通过铰接的一系列嵌套圆筒容易地实现。 该设备还包括将光纤卷绕到柔性凸缘上的光纤缠绕头,以及粘合剂施加头,当它们接合到线圈组时,在随后的光纤线圈之间施加粘合剂。

    Apparatus for applying adhesive to an optical fiber during winding
    9.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for applying adhesive to an optical fiber during winding 失效
    用于在卷绕期间将粘合剂施加到光纤的装置

    公开(公告)号:US5364489A

    公开(公告)日:1994-11-15

    申请号:US46347

    申请日:1993-04-08

    IPC分类号: B65H71/00 G02B6/44 B65H81/06

    CPC分类号: B65H71/00 G02B6/4457

    摘要: In-line application of liquid adhesive to an optical fiber (10) while it is being wound onto a drum (14) is accomplished by a tube (58) interconnected with a pressurized adhesive source of supply (70). An end (60) of the tube provides adhesive in a beadlike strip which wets the drum or underlying winding layer just under the fiber lower surface before it is laid down onto the drum.

    摘要翻译: 当液体粘合剂被卷绕在滚筒(14)上时,液体粘合剂在线施加到光纤(10)上是通过与加压粘合剂供应源(70)互连的管(58)实现的。 管的端部(60)在珠状条中提供粘合剂,其在将纤维下表面放置在滚筒上之前将滚筒或下面的卷绕层润湿。

    Optical fiber bobbin with stress-reducing sleeve
    10.
    发明授权
    Optical fiber bobbin with stress-reducing sleeve 失效
    带减压套筒的光纤线筒

    公开(公告)号:US5205510A

    公开(公告)日:1993-04-27

    申请号:US562190

    申请日:1990-08-03

    摘要: A bobbin (50) includes a substantially cylindrical bobbin support (52), formed of a structural material such as aluminum or graphite-epoxy composite material, and an overlying sleeve (58) that slides on the bobbin support (52), formed of a material having a longitudinal coefficient of thermal expansion matched to that of the longitudinal coefficient of thermal expansion of an optical fiber pack (66) wound upon the sleeve (58). One end of the sleeve (58) is fixed to the corresponding end of the bobbin support (52). The expansion coefficient of the sleeve material is preferably at least about 50.times.10.sup.-6 per degree F., to more closely match that of the fiber pack in the direction perpendicular to the fibers.

    摘要翻译: 线轴(50)包括由诸如铝或石墨 - 环氧复合材料的结构材料形成的大致圆柱形的支架(52),以及在线轴支架(52)上滑动的上覆套筒(58) 具有纵向热膨胀系数的材料与缠绕在套筒(58)上的光纤组件(66)的纵向热膨胀系数的材料相匹配。 套筒(58)的一端固定在筒管支架(52)的相应端部。 套筒材料的膨胀系数优选为至少约50×10 -6 /度F,以便在垂直于纤维的方向上更紧密地匹配纤维包的膨胀系数。