Patent ID: 6533205
Filing Date: 2003-03-18
Classification: B65H,G02B

Abstract:
A fiber optic cable winding tool comprising:an upper disk-shaped base having a central axis; a lower disk-shaped base concentric with and rotatable relative to said upper disk-shaped base; a plurality of spools, each spool having a fiber optic cable contacting surface with a radius of curvature exceeding a minimum bend radius of the fiber optic cable, each spool slidably mounting on a radial slot formed on said upper disk-shaped base, said lower disk-shaped base having a plurality of arcuate slots that communicate with corresponding radial slots and spools such that said plurality of spools are radially adjustable relative to the central axis of said upper disk-shaped base; and a roller guide provided on each of said plurality of spools and communicating with corresponding radial and arcuate slots; wherein said roller guides and the radial and arcuate slots permit said plurality of spools to be radially collapsed towards the central axis of said upper disk-shaped base after winding the fiber optic cable on said plurality of spools to permit removal of the wound fiber optic cable from said plurality of spools.