Fiber alignment apparatus and method

Details Fiber alignment apparatus and method Fiber alignment apparatus and method

1995-10-30

1997-08-19

Healy, Brian

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

With alignment device

385 49, 385 88, 385 89, 385 92, G02B 626

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056596472

ABSTRACT:
A fiber alignment apparatus includes a micro-machined nickel spring that captures and locks arrays of single mode fibers into position. The design consists of a movable nickel leaf shaped spring and a fixed pocket where fibers are held. The fiber is slid between the spring and a fixed block, which tensions the spring. When the fiber reaches the pocket, it automatically falls into the pocket and is held by the pressure of the leaf spring.

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