Support system for fiber optic components in harsh environment machines

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9825706
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14633279

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A multiplexed sensor system includes a control unit in communication with a plurality of sensors. A plurality of optic fibers defines a communication path between the plurality of sensors and the control unit. A multiplexing portion communicates with a plurality of sensors along a common one of the plurality of optic fibers and a protected channel through which at least a portion of the optic fibers are routed. The protected channel at least partially surrounds the optic fibers and shields the optic fibers from an environment outside the protected channel. A cooling flow is provided through the protective channel for minimizing temperature fluctuations within the protective channel. A method is also disclosed.

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RTX CORPORATION10 FARM SPRINGS RD FARMINGTON CT 06032

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Sobanski, Kurt J Glastonbury, US 28 425

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