Coupling device for the alignment of an optical waveguide

Details Coupling device for the alignment of an optical waveguide Coupling device for the alignment of an optical waveguide

2005-11-01

2005-11-01

Kang, Juliana (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

With alignment device

C385S016000, C385S147000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06961498

ABSTRACT:
The choice for the optical coupling device of a holder that has only one support makes it possible to keep this optical component compact. This is advantageously achieved in that according to the invention the support surrounds the extensible element. The carrier of the optical waveguide thus remains in the immediate environment of the support and the point at which the optical coupling device is to be attached to the optical component. The alignment of the end of the optical waveguide is thus not impaired by unavoidable curvatures of the optical component. The configuration according to the invention of the support of an alternative optical coupling device with a movable arm as an additional connection to the hinge-like web at one end of the carrier of the optical waveguide makes it possible to achieve even more precise alignment of the end of the optical waveguide. The operation of this additional arm can be effected with the aid of a micromechanical screw incorporated in the support or by plastic deformation.

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