Mechanical bend, twist, push and pull blown optical cable testing apparatus

摘要

An apparatus, method, and system are disclosed for testing various properties of a sample, such as a cable or duct. The apparatus includes a duct and a plurality of radius controlling units. The radius controlling units are used to generate bends having a desired bending radius at different sections of the duct. Sensors are provided to measuring different forces and conditions of the sample or the duct. A controller can be provided for receiving sensor measurements and controlling various aspects of the test.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
a duct having a first end and a second end; one or more radius controlling units for forming one or more bends at one or more sections of the duct, each of the one or more bends having a desired bending radius; at least one force sensor for measuring forces exerted on a test sample; and a controller for receiving sensor measurements and controlling various conditions of the apparatus to conduct at least one test on the test sample; and a jetting apparatus for supplying an air jet at a predetermined pressure, and blowing the test sample through the first end of the duct and out of the second end of the duct.