A NOVEL MECHANISM FOR LOADING AND HOLDING HOT OPTICAL FIBER PREFORM AND PRECURSORS THEREOF

摘要

A novel mechanism for holding hot optical fiber preform and precursors thereof is disclosed. The present invention solves the problem of holding hot optical fiber preform 5 and precursors thereof and reducing the manufacturing time of the optical fiber preform and precursors thereof, by about 15%, and thus the manufacturing cost of the optical fiber preform and precursors thereof, eliminating the need for cooling of the optical fiber preform and precursors thereof to room temperature, meaning thereby, the hot optical fiber preform and precursors thereof can be held and transferred safely and easily from 10 one stage to another without manual intervention.