CA1071858A - Method for monitoring the concentricity of plastic coatings on optical fibers - Google Patents
Method for monitoring the concentricity of plastic coatings on optical fibersInfo
- Publication number
- CA1071858A CA1071858A CA293,502A CA293502A CA1071858A CA 1071858 A CA1071858 A CA 1071858A CA 293502 A CA293502 A CA 293502A CA 1071858 A CA1071858 A CA 1071858A
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- fiber
- coating
- optical fiber
- light pattern
- predetermined intensity
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired
Links
- 239000013307 optical fiber Substances 0.000 title claims abstract description 49
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 22
- 238000012544 monitoring process Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 14
- 239000006223 plastic coating Substances 0.000 title abstract description 27
- 239000000835 fiber Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 65
- 238000000576 coating method Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 44
- 239000011248 coating agent Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 42
- 229920003023 plastic Polymers 0.000 description 8
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 description 5
- 239000011159 matrix material Substances 0.000 description 3
- 230000001681 protective effect Effects 0.000 description 3
- 101000878457 Macrocallista nimbosa FMRFamide Proteins 0.000 description 2
- VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N Silicium dioxide Chemical group O=[Si]=O VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 238000005253 cladding Methods 0.000 description 2
- DQQLQPFHERGYEK-UHFFFAOYSA-N 1,1,2,3,3-pentafluoro-3-(1,1,2,3,3-pentafluoroprop-2-enoxy)prop-1-ene Chemical compound FC(F)=C(F)C(F)(F)OC(F)(F)C(F)=C(F)F DQQLQPFHERGYEK-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- XOJVVFBFDXDTEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N Norphytane Natural products CC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)C XOJVVFBFDXDTEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 238000005299 abrasion Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000010420 art technique Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000012937 correction Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000001066 destructive effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000009977 dual effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000005038 ethylene vinyl acetate Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000005350 fused silica glass Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000003993 interaction Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000007774 longterm Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000012986 modification Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000004048 modification Effects 0.000 description 1
- 229920001200 poly(ethylene-vinyl acetate) Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000002861 polymer material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920000136 polysorbate Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000011253 protective coating Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229910052710 silicon Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000010703 silicon Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000010408 sweeping Methods 0.000 description 1
- BFKJFAAPBSQJPD-UHFFFAOYSA-N tetrafluoroethene Chemical group FC(F)=C(F)F BFKJFAAPBSQJPD-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
- G01B11/00—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
- G01B11/26—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring angles or tapers; for testing the alignment of axes
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
- G01B11/00—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
- G01B11/08—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring diameters
- G01B11/10—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring diameters of objects while moving
- G01B11/105—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring diameters of objects while moving using photoelectric detection means
Landscapes
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Optical Fibers, Optical Fiber Cores, And Optical Fiber Bundles (AREA)
- Length Measuring Devices By Optical Means (AREA)
- Testing Of Optical Devices Or Fibers (AREA)
- Surface Treatment Of Glass Fibres Or Filaments (AREA)
- Light Guides In General And Applications Therefor (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US05/764,387 US4124728A (en) | 1977-01-31 | 1977-01-31 | Method for monitoring the concentricity of plastic coatings on optical fibers |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA1071858A true CA1071858A (en) | 1980-02-19 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA293,502A Expired CA1071858A (en) | 1977-01-31 | 1977-12-20 | Method for monitoring the concentricity of plastic coatings on optical fibers |
Country Status (9)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (1) | US4124728A (en, 2012) |
| JP (1) | JPS5396864A (en, 2012) |
| BE (1) | BE863438A (en, 2012) |
| CA (1) | CA1071858A (en, 2012) |
| DE (1) | DE2803535A1 (en, 2012) |
| FR (1) | FR2379064A1 (en, 2012) |
| GB (1) | GB1595841A (en, 2012) |
| IT (1) | IT1092027B (en, 2012) |
| NL (1) | NL7800922A (en, 2012) |
Families Citing this family (18)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US4102661A (en) * | 1977-03-03 | 1978-07-25 | Bell Telephone Laboratories, Incorporated | Caustic ray use of the drawdown zone of an optical fiber preform to control the drawing of the fiber |
| JPS5667704A (en) * | 1979-11-08 | 1981-06-08 | Kobe Steel Ltd | Automatic nondestructive measuring method for eccentricity of coated welding rod |
| FR2469727A1 (fr) * | 1979-11-16 | 1981-05-22 | Thomson Csf | Procede de centrage automatique d'une fibre optique dans un revetement de protection primaire, et dispositif utilise pour la mise en oeuvre de ce procede |
| JPS57135740A (en) * | 1981-02-09 | 1982-08-21 | Showa Electric Wire & Cable Co Ltd | Resin coating apparatus of optical fiber |
| US4363827A (en) * | 1981-02-23 | 1982-12-14 | Bell Telephone Laboratories, Incorporated | Manufacture of concentric coatings for fiber waveguides |
| US4390897A (en) * | 1981-04-17 | 1983-06-28 | Western Electric Company, Inc. | Technique for automatically centering a lightguide fiber in a coating |
| US4410344A (en) * | 1981-09-28 | 1983-10-18 | Western Electric Company, Inc. | Optical waveguide fiber draw guiding and coating method and apparatus |
| HU187230B (en) * | 1983-04-18 | 1985-11-28 | Budapesti Mueszaki Egyetem | Method for measuring diameter of a fibre glass by means of the resonant back scattering method and measuring arrangement for implementing this method |
| HU186688B (en) * | 1983-04-18 | 1985-09-30 | Budapesti Mueszaki Egyetem | Method for measuring the diameter and/or diameter variation of glass fiber on the basis of resonance of fabry-perot and device for carrying out the metod |
| FR2572805A1 (fr) * | 1984-11-06 | 1986-05-09 | Thomson Csf | Procede de mesure du centrage d'un barreau cylindrique dans un revetement transparent cylindrique et dispositif de mise en oeuvre |
| FR2584180A2 (fr) * | 1985-06-28 | 1987-01-02 | Thomson Csf | Dispositif de mesure du centrage d'un barreau cylindrique dans un revetement transparent cylindrique |
| FR2651312B1 (fr) * | 1989-08-25 | 1992-01-17 | France Etat | Procede et dispositif de caracterisation geometrique de tubes transparents. |
| JPH03258299A (ja) * | 1990-03-09 | 1991-11-18 | Hitachi Ltd | 衣類乾燥機 |
| IT1250341B (it) * | 1991-11-15 | 1995-04-07 | Procedimento e apparecchiatura per la misura delle caratteristiche geometriche di strutture guidanti nominalmente cilindriche. | |
| FR2743142B1 (fr) * | 1995-12-28 | 1998-01-23 | Alcatel Fibres Optiques | Dispositif de controle du revetement d'un produit filaire en mouvement a encombrement reduit |
| ES2183927T3 (es) | 1996-06-21 | 2003-04-01 | Pirelli Cavi E Sistemi Spa | Composicion aislante resistente a un arbol de agua. |
| DE19806288A1 (de) * | 1998-02-16 | 1999-08-26 | Fraunhofer Ges Forschung | Laserscanner-Meßsystem |
| EP1495284B1 (de) * | 2002-04-08 | 2010-12-22 | Zumbach Electronic Ag | Beruehrungsloses system und verfahren zur messung von zentrizitaet und durchmesser |
Family Cites Families (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US3659950A (en) * | 1969-07-14 | 1972-05-02 | Iris Corp | Laser apparatus for detecting the size and form of filamentary material by measuring diffracted light |
| US3709610A (en) * | 1970-05-20 | 1973-01-09 | Holobeam | Method and apparatus for measuring and controlling the thickness of a filament or the like |
| US3879128A (en) * | 1973-08-15 | 1975-04-22 | Bell Telephone Labor Inc | Method and apparatus for measuring the refractive index and diameter of optical fibers |
| US4042723A (en) * | 1976-05-12 | 1977-08-16 | Bell Telephone Laboratories, Incorporated | Method for monitoring the properties of plastic coatings on optical fibers |
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1977
- 1977-01-31 US US05/764,387 patent/US4124728A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1977-12-20 CA CA293,502A patent/CA1071858A/en not_active Expired
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1978
- 1978-01-25 NL NL7800922A patent/NL7800922A/xx not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1978-01-27 GB GB3344/78A patent/GB1595841A/en not_active Expired
- 1978-01-27 DE DE19782803535 patent/DE2803535A1/de not_active Ceased
- 1978-01-27 IT IT19751/78A patent/IT1092027B/it active
- 1978-01-30 FR FR7802585A patent/FR2379064A1/fr active Granted
- 1978-01-30 BE BE184723A patent/BE863438A/xx not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1978-01-31 JP JP899278A patent/JPS5396864A/ja active Granted
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| DE2803535A1 (de) | 1978-08-03 |
| JPS5396864A (en) | 1978-08-24 |
| BE863438A (fr) | 1978-05-16 |
| IT7819751A0 (it) | 1978-01-27 |
| JPS5711405B2 (en, 2012) | 1982-03-04 |
| FR2379064B1 (en, 2012) | 1984-03-16 |
| IT1092027B (it) | 1985-07-06 |
| US4124728A (en) | 1978-11-07 |
| FR2379064A1 (fr) | 1978-08-25 |
| NL7800922A (nl) | 1978-08-02 |
| GB1595841A (en) | 1981-08-19 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| MKEX | Expiry |