Optical fiber holder and heat sink

Details Optical fiber holder and heat sink Optical fiber holder and heat sink

2008-03-19

2010-10-05

Robinson, Mark A (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

Accessories

External retainer/clamp

C385S136000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07809236

ABSTRACT:
An optical fiber holding device is disclosed having an optical fiber held therein. The device has a base with a spiral channel in an upper surface holding and housing the optical fiber. The channel has a first location where the fiber enters leading to a plurality of turnings for holding the optical fiber wrapped therearound at another end a second location where the fiber exits the channel wherein the bend radius of the optical fiber housed within the spiral channel is at least 2 cm. The dimensions are such that housing forms a heat sink allowing heat within the fiber to dissipate within the base. The spiral channel is preferably designed to keep the fiber within the channel and to prevent it from inadvertently springing out spring tension of the bent fiber holds the fiber within the groove or channel.

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