Drive for system for processing fiber optic connectors
AssigneeADC Telecommunications, Inc.
InventorRobert J. Bianchi
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Abstract
An apparatus for moving a fiber including a plurality of fiber optic connectors through a system for processing the plurality of fiber optic connectors. The apparatus can include a first drive mechanism for moving the fiber through the system, such as a cart and a conveyor. The apparatus can include a second drive mechanism for moving the plurality of fiber optic connectors through the system, such as a screw drive. The apparatus can also include a controller for coordinating movement of the first drive mechanism with the second drive mechanism.
Claims8
An apparatus for moving a fiber including a plurality of fiber optic connectors through a system for processing the plurality of fiber optic connectors, the apparatus comprising:
- a first drive mechanism for moving the fiber through the system, the first drive mechanism including:
- a cart including a platform for holding a spool including the fiber;
- and
- a cart drive for moving the cart and associated fiber through the system;
- a second drive mechanism for moving the plurality of fiber optic connectors through the system;
- and
- a controller for coordinating movement of the first drive mechanism with the second drive mechanism.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.