Lensed optical connector

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1986-12-29

1988-11-01

Sikes, William L.

G02B 638

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047814314

ABSTRACT:
A low light loss expanded beam fiber optic connection is provided comprising lensed optical connector pins. Each connector pin employs a cylindrical housing in which a fiber end is precisely located along a longitudinal axis in precisely spaced relationship with an adjacent ball lens. The center of the ball lens is coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the optical fiber core and is maintained in such precisely spaced relationship by means of a spacer engaging the ball lens and the fiber end on opposed surfaces. As a result of the precise relationship, light emanating from a fiber end is disposed at the focal point of the adjacent ball lens for transmission to an adjacent, axially aligned lensed optical connector pin of similar construction.

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