James William Sexton - Easley SC William C. Wilson - Greenville SC
Assignee:
McKechnie Plastic Components, Inc. - Easley SC
International Classification:
B65H 7506
US Classification:
2426088
Abstract:
A spool which is used for holding windings of optical fiber includes a first portion having a first side wall flange and defining a first locating surface and a first welding surface. The spool further includes a complimentary second portion having a second side wall flange and defining a second locating surface and a second welding surface. The first and second locating surfaces are in engagement with one another and cooperating to orient the first and second portions such that the first and second side wall flanges are in a generally parallel arrangement with each other. The spool further includes a welding material disposed between the first and second welding surfaces for securing the first and second portions together.