Method of molding an optical simulator

Details Method of molding an optical simulator Method of molding an optical simulator

1990-03-23

1991-08-13

Lowe, James

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Optical article shaping or treating

Optical fiber, waveguide, or preform

264 15, 264 17, 264 27, 264162, 385 56, B29D 1100

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ABSTRACT:
An optical simulator 10, shaped to be interchangeable with a complimentary connector 7 that intermates with an optical connector housing 6 having an optical emitter 4 and an optical detector 5, comprises an alignment fixture with connectors for intermating with the optical emitter 4 and the optical detector 5. Included is an optical fiber 11 formed in a loop and installed within the alignment fixture 12 with a first end face 15 of the loop 11 aligned with the emitter 4 and a second end face 16 of the loop 11 aligned with the detector 5 of the optical connector 6. The simulator 10 is a solid molded body of an electrically insulating material. The optical fiber formed in a loop 11 further comprises an optical fiber having a rigid thin coating of electroplated metal 14.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4107242 (1978-08-01), Runge
patent: 4669820 (1987-06-01), Berge
patent: 4881793 (1989-11-01), Tarbox

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