Metal strain relief device for use in an optical communications system, an optical fiber cable that employs the strain relief device, and a method
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Apr 5, 2016
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Jan 9, 2014
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Dec 31, 2012
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Jul 9, 2012
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A strain relief device and method are provided for use with an optical fiber cable of an optical communications system. The strain relief device comprises a plurality of metal wires, or rods, grouped into a bundle of parallel metal wires and a clamping mechanism for clamping first and second ends of the metal wires to an optical fiber cable. The clamped bundle of metal wires forms a spring having a spring constant that provides it with a desired stiffness and a desired flexibility.
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