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US 4,657,203 AGranted
Fiber optic cable reel
AssigneeCrellin, Inc.
InventorBrian F. Crawford
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Abstract
A reel for optical fiber or cable includes a drum and a plurality of ribs positioned within said drum. The ribs are formed with notches for holding a cable end securely. The cable end may be removed from the ribs for testing purposes or connectorization without disturbing the cable wound on the reel drum.
Claims8
A reel for holding a fiber or cable with a starting end comprising:
- a. a drum having a cylindrical wall defining an outer surface and two opposed ends;
- b. two opposed sidewalls connected to said ends to define with said outer surface an annular space for holding one of said fiber and cable;
- c. a shaft disposed coaxially within said cylindrical wall;
- d. a plurality of ribs connected to and extending between said shaft and said cylindrical wall, at least one of said ribs having a radial edge with a notch opening axially from said edge for holding said starting end.
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