Optical fiber to laminate adapter

Details Optical fiber to laminate adapter Optical fiber to laminate adapter

1992-11-12

1994-03-29

Bovernick, Rodney B.

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure

385 12, 385 13, G02B 636

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052992730

ABSTRACT:
An optical connector attached to an optical fiber embedded in a structure, such as a composite laminate part. The connector is attached by trimming the structure across the path of the fiber, exposing an end of the fiber that lies flush with the surface of the structure. The fiber end and the surrounding surface are then polished. The connector is placed in a micropositioner and the micropositioner is attached to the structure with the connector roughly in alignment with the fiber end. A light source is then placed at the other end of the fiber, which transmits light to the connector, and a light meter is attached to the connector. The micropositioner is adjusted to refine the alignment by moving the connector to a position where the light meter indicates a maximum intensity. When the light meter indicates a maximum intensity, the connector is secured in place on the structure using an adhesive. The micropositioner may be removed after the adhesive has hardened.

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