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Optical waveguide with protective tube

  • US 6,246,821 B1
  • Filed: 11/12/1999
  • Issued: 06/12/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/13/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An optical waveguide, in particular for a vehicle, comprising an optical fiber (1) composed of polymer material, and a protective layer surrounding the fiber (1), wherein the protective layer is a metal pipe (2) having a corrugation at an angle to its longitudinal axis (4);

  • the pipe (2) forming an electrical conductor and being provided with insulation (5) on its outside.

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