KR20000016281A - 완전 방수 가공 광섬유 어레이 커넥터 - Google Patents

완전 방수 가공 광섬유 어레이 커넥터 Download PDF

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KR20000016281A
KR20000016281A KR1019980709854A KR19980709854A KR20000016281A KR 20000016281 A KR20000016281 A KR 20000016281A KR 1019980709854 A KR1019980709854 A KR 1019980709854A KR 19980709854 A KR19980709854 A KR 19980709854A KR 20000016281 A KR20000016281 A KR 20000016281A
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니콜라스 에이 리
고든 디 헨슨
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스프레이그 로버트 월터
미네소타 마이닝 앤드 매뉴팩춰링 캄파니
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    • G02B6/3833—Details of mounting fibres in ferrules; Assembly methods; Manufacture
    • G02B6/3855—Details of mounting fibres in ferrules; Assembly methods; Manufacture characterised by the method of anchoring or fixing the fibre within the ferrule
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