Optical waveguides – With optical coupler – Movable coupler
Patent
1991-04-19
1992-01-07
Sikes, William L.
Optical waveguides
With optical coupler
Movable coupler
G02B 636, G02B 726
Patent
active
050784668
ABSTRACT:
A fiber optic rotary joint provides for a comparatively large number, up to 500 or more, of optical fibers to cross a rotary-stationary interface. A large, but finite number of turns are allowed between the rotary and stationary parts of the joint structure, but communication of optical signals along the fibers may continue uninterrupted while relative rotation of the joint components is underway. The joint also provides for environmental sealing and a possible pressure differential between the rotary and stationary environments connected by optical fibers through the inventive joint. Means are provided to safeguard the joint against overwinding as would result from an excessive number of relative rotations between the components of the joint.
Allied-Signal Inc.
Miller Terry L.
Sikes William L.
Walsh Robert A.
Wise Robert E.
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