Optical fiber array connector

Details Optical fiber array connector Optical fiber array connector

2006-04-18

2006-04-18

Frech, Karl D. (Department: 2876)

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection

C385S053000, C385S071000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07029183

ABSTRACT:
An optic array connector is disclosed. The fiber optic array includes a first faceplate having a plurality of openings. The first faceplate is oriented in a first direction. The fiber optic array also includes a second faceplate having a plurality of openings. The second faceplate is oriented in a second direction. A plurality of optical fibers are inserted through the plurality of openings in the first faceplate and the plurality of openings in the second faceplate. The second faceplate and the first faceplate are adjusted such that a portion of the openings in the first faceplate and a portion of the openings in the second faceplate contact and hold the optical fibers.

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