Tray for a coiled optical fiber
First Claim
1. A transport tray for a coiled fiber including at least one coil of fiber, the transport tray comprising:
- a base;
a circular receptacle disposed on the base that is constructed and arranged to receive the at least one coil of fiber therein, the receptacle including an upstanding wall having at least one opening therein to allow an end portion of the fiber to extend from the receptacle;
at least one retainer disposed on the base, the at least one retainer being constructed and arranged to secure the end portion of the fiber to the base at a predetermined location;
an aperture formed in the base and located proximate to the at least one retainer such that an end of the fiber extending beyond the retainer overlies the aperture; and
at least one fiber end retainer to secure the end of the fiber, the fiber end retainer being supported by the base over the aperture.
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Abstract
A transport tray for a coiled fiber including one or more coils of fiber and end portions extending from the coils. The transport tray comprises a base and a receptacle disposed on the base to receive the coils of fiber therein. The receptacle may have a circular shape configured to retain the coils without violating the minimum bend radius of the fiber. A locking mechanism may be provided to secure the coiled fiber in the receptacle. The tray may includes one or more retainers to secure the end portions of the fiber, including fibers having any one of a range of diameters, in one or more desired positions. The tray may also include two or more fiber end retainers interchangeably supported on the base to retain fiber ends having different shapes and sizes. A plurality of registration features may be provided to facilitate transporting and positioning the tray at one or more process stations or tools.
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8 Claims
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1. A transport tray for a coiled fiber including at least one coil of fiber, the transport tray comprising:
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a base;
a circular receptacle disposed on the base that is constructed and arranged to receive the at least one coil of fiber therein, the receptacle including an upstanding wall having at least one opening therein to allow an end portion of the fiber to extend from the receptacle;
at least one retainer disposed on the base, the at least one retainer being constructed and arranged to secure the end portion of the fiber to the base at a predetermined location;
an aperture formed in the base and located proximate to the at least one retainer such that an end of the fiber extending beyond the retainer overlies the aperture; and
at least one fiber end retainer to secure the end of the fiber, the fiber end retainer being supported by the base over the aperture. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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