HIGH-POWER COLLIMATING LENS ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS OF REDUCING THE OPTICAL POWER DENSITY IN COLLIMATING LENS ASSEMBLIES
    11.
    发明申请
    HIGH-POWER COLLIMATING LENS ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS OF REDUCING THE OPTICAL POWER DENSITY IN COLLIMATING LENS ASSEMBLIES 有权
    高功率收缩镜头组件及降低镜头组件中光功率密度的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110262072A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-27

    申请号:US12733960

    申请日:2008-12-11

    IPC分类号: G02B6/32 G02B6/255

    摘要: The present invention provides improved collimating lens assemblies (32), improved methods of reducing the optical power density in collimating lens assemblies, and to improved fiber optic rotary joints (31) incorporating such improved collimating lens assemblies. The improved collimating lens assembly broadly includes: a singlemode fiber (38) terminating in a distal end; a step-index multimode fiber (44) having a proximal end abutting to the singlemode fiber distal end, and having a distal end; a graded-index multimode fiber (45) having a proximal end abutting the step-index multimode fiber distal end, and having a distal end; and a collimating lens (34) longitudinally spaced from the graded-index multimode fiber distal end by an intermediate air gap (43), and operatively arranged to collimate light rays emanating from the graded-index multimode fiber distal end. The improved collimating lens assembly is characterized by the fact that there is no epoxy, silicone gel or index-matching material between the graded-index multimode fiber distal end and the collimating lens. Rather, these various elements are fusion-spliced together. The improved collimating lens assembly is capable of handling energy levels that are typically used in various wavelength division multiplexing techniques.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了改进的准直透镜组件(32),改进的准直透镜组件中的光功率密度降低的方法以及结合了这种改进的准直透镜组件的改进的光纤旋转接头(31)。 改进的准直透镜组件广泛地包括:终端于远端的单模光纤(38) 具有邻近所述单模光纤远端的近端并具有远端的阶跃折射率多模光纤(44); 渐变折射率多模光纤(45),其具有邻近阶跃折射率多模光纤远端的近端,并具有远端; 以及准直透镜(34),其通过中间气隙(43)与渐变折射率多模光纤远端纵向间隔开,并且可操作地布置成准直从渐变折射率多模光纤远端发出的光线。 改进的准直透镜组件的特征在于在渐变折射率多模光纤远端和准直透镜之间不存在环氧树脂,硅胶或折射率匹配材料。 而是将这些各种元素融合在一起。 改进的准直透镜组件能够处理通常在各种波分复用技术中使用的能级。

    Fluid-dispensing reservoir for large-diameter slip rings
    12.
    发明授权
    Fluid-dispensing reservoir for large-diameter slip rings 有权
    用于大口径滑环的流体分配容器

    公开(公告)号:US07423359B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-09-09

    申请号:US11499289

    申请日:2006-08-04

    IPC分类号: H02K13/00

    摘要: The invention provides an improvement in a slip ring (20) adapted to provide electrical contact between a stator (21) and a rotor (22). The improvement includes: a current-carrying conductor (23) mounted on the stator; a brush tube (24) mounted on the conductor; a fiber bundle composed of a number of individual fibers (26), the upper marginal end portions of the fibers being received in said brush tube, a portion of the brush tube being crimped or swaged to hold the upper marginal end portions of said fibers therein, the lower ends of the fibers in the bundle extending beyond said brush tube and being adapted to engage said rotor; a collimator tube (25) surrounding a portion of the brush tube and extending therebeyond, the lower end of the collimator tube being adapted to limit lateral movement of the lower marginal end portions of said fibers in said bundle when the rotor rotates relative to said stator; and a fluid reservoir mounted on the collimator tube (28). The fluid may be an lubricant, a corrosion inhibitor, a fluid having a high dielectric strength additive to prevent arcing, or some other fluid.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供一种适于在定子(21)和转子(22)之间提供电接触的滑环(20)的改进。 该改进包括:安装在定子上的载流导体(23); 安装在导体上的刷管(24); 纤维束由许多单独的纤维(26)组成,纤维的上边缘端部容纳在所述刷管中,刷管的一部分被卷曲或模压以将所述纤维的上边缘部分保持在其中 ,所述束中的纤维的下端延伸超过所述刷管并适于接合所述转子; 准直器管(25)围绕刷管的一部分并在其上延伸,当转子相对于所述定子旋转时,准直管的下端适于限制所述纤维在所述束中的下边缘端部的横向运动 ; 以及安装在准直管(28)上的流体储存器。 流体可以是润滑剂,腐蚀抑制剂,具有高介电强度添加剂以防止电弧的流体或一些其它流体。

    Gas filled high voltage slip ring assembly
    14.
    发明授权
    Gas filled high voltage slip ring assembly 失效
    充气高压滑环组件

    公开(公告)号:US4329004A

    公开(公告)日:1982-05-11

    申请号:US148713

    申请日:1980-05-12

    申请人: Norris E. Lewis

    发明人: Norris E. Lewis

    CPC分类号: A61B6/56 H01R39/00 H05G1/10

    摘要: A slip ring for use in a high voltage system, such as a computerized axial tomography system, including the use of insulating gas, to fill a sealed cavity between a rotor and a stator to maintain the electrical integrity of the slip ring.

    摘要翻译: 用于高压系统的滑环,例如包括使用绝缘气体的计算机轴向断层摄影系统,以填充转子和定子之间的密封空腔,以保持滑环的电气完整性。

    Fluid-dispensing reservoir for large-diameter slip rings
    17.
    发明授权
    Fluid-dispensing reservoir for large-diameter slip rings 有权
    用于大口径滑环的流体分配容器

    公开(公告)号:US07545073B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-09

    申请号:US12157398

    申请日:2008-06-10

    IPC分类号: H02K13/00

    摘要: The invention provides an improvement in a slip ring (20) adapted to provide electrical contact between a stator (21) and a rotor (22). The improvement includes: a current-carrying conductor (23) mounted on the stator; a brush tube (24) mounted on the conductor; a fiber bundle composed of a number of individual fibers(26), the upper marginal end portions of the fibers being received in said brush tube, a portion of the brush tube being crimped or swaged to hold the upper marginal end portions of said fibers therein, the lower ends of the fibers in the bundle extending beyond said brush tube and being adapted to engage said rotor; a collimator tube(25) integral with or surrounding a portion of the brush tube and extending therebeyond, the lower end of the collimator tube being adapted to limit lateral movement of the lower marginal end portions of said fibers in said bundle when the rotor rotates relative to said stator; and a fluid reservoir (28) mounted on the collimator tube. The fluid may be an lubricant, a corrosion inhibitor, a fluid having a high dielectric strength additive to prevent arcing, or some other fluid.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供一种适于在定子(21)和转子(22)之间提供电接触的滑环(20)的改进。 该改进包括:安装在定子上的载流导体(23) 安装在导体上的刷管(24); 纤维束由许多单独的纤维(26)组成,纤维的上边缘端部容纳在所述刷管中,刷管的一部分被卷曲或模压以将所述纤维的上边缘部分保持在其中 ,所述束中的纤维的下端延伸超过所述刷管并适于接合所述转子; 准直器管(25)与刷管的一部分一体地或围绕着刷管的一部分延伸,准直管的下端适于在转子相对旋转时限制所述纤维在所述束中的下边缘端部的横向移动 到所述定子; 和安装在准直管上的流体储存器(28)。 流体可以是润滑剂,腐蚀抑制剂,具有高介电强度添加剂以防止电弧的流体或一些其它流体。

    Electrical contact technology and methodology for the manufacture of large-diameter electrical slip rings
    18.
    发明授权
    Electrical contact technology and methodology for the manufacture of large-diameter electrical slip rings 有权
    用于制造大直径电滑环的电接触技术和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07339302B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-04

    申请号:US11447629

    申请日:2006-06-06

    IPC分类号: H02K39/08

    CPC分类号: H01R39/381 H01R39/24

    摘要: The present invention provides several improvements in a slip ring (36) that is adapted to provide electrical contact between a rotor (42) and stator (40). In one aspect, a brush tube (39) is crimped around the upper marginal end portions of a plurality of individual fibers (38) inserted therein. In another aspect, a collimator tube (41) extends downwardly beyond the end of the brush tube to limit lateral movement of the fibers in the bundle when the rotor rotates. In yet another arrangement, a spring (55, 56) is arranged to bear against a current-carrying conductor to adjustably vary the force by which the lower ends of the fibers are urged to move toward the rotor.

    摘要翻译: 本发明在滑环(36)中提供适于提供转子(42)和定子(40)之间的电接触的若干改进。 在一个方面,刷管(39)围绕插入其中的多根单根纤维(38)的上边缘端部卷曲。 在另一方面,准直管(41)向下延伸超过刷管的端部,以限制当转子旋转时纤维在束中的横向移动。 在另一种布置中,弹簧(55,56)布置成抵靠载流导体以可调节地改变促使纤维的下端向转子移动的力。

    Electrical contact technology and methodology for the manufacture of large-diameter electrical slip rings
    19.
    发明授权
    Electrical contact technology and methodology for the manufacture of large-diameter electrical slip rings 有权
    用于制造大直径电滑环的电接触技术和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07105983B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-09-12

    申请号:US10871090

    申请日:2004-06-18

    IPC分类号: H02K39/08

    CPC分类号: H01R39/381 H01R39/24

    摘要: The present invention provides several improvements in a slip ring (36) that is adapted to provide electrical contact between a rotor (42) and stator (40). In one aspect, a brush tube (39) is crimped around the upper marginal end portions of a plurality of individual fibers (38) inserted therein. In another aspect, a collimator tube (41) extends downwardly beyond the end of the brush tube to limit lateral movement of the fibers in the bundle when the rotor rotates. In yet another arrangement, a spring (55, 56) is arranged to bear against a current-carrying conductor to adjustably vary the force by which the lower ends of the fibers are urged to move toward the rotor.

    摘要翻译: 本发明在滑环(36)中提供适于提供转子(42)和定子(40)之间的电接触的若干改进。 在一个方面,刷管(39)围绕插入其中的多根单根纤维(38)的上边缘端部卷曲。 在另一方面,准直管(41)向下延伸超过刷管的端部,以限制当转子旋转时纤维在束中的横向移动。 在另一种布置中,弹簧(55,56)布置成抵靠载流导体以可调节地改变促使纤维的下端向转子移动的力。

    Fiber lens assembly for singlemode optical switches
    20.
    发明授权
    Fiber lens assembly for singlemode optical switches 失效
    用于单模光开关的光纤透镜组件

    公开(公告)号:US06751369B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-06-15

    申请号:US09628015

    申请日:2000-07-28

    申请人: Norris E. Lewis

    发明人: Norris E. Lewis

    IPC分类号: G02B626

    摘要: An m-input/n-output (e.g. 1×1, 1×2, 2×2) optical fiber switch includes a switch substrate formed with v-grooves in which singlemode fibers are disposed with their ends operatively arranged in relation to a deflecting mirror to transmit or receive optical signals. To prevent misalignment between the optical paths defined by these singlemode fibers, a lens is fused to directly to each of the singlemode fiber ends to eliminate the need for separate collimating lens and create a stable and dimensionally invariable interface between the fiber and the lens, resulting in a more compact optical switch arrangement.

    摘要翻译: m输入/ n输出(例如1x1,1×2,2×2)光纤开关包括形成有V形槽的开关衬底,其中设置单模光纤,其端部相对于偏转镜可操作地布置以发射或接收光学 信号。 为了防止由这些单模光纤限定的光路之间的偏移,透镜被直接熔合到每个单模光纤端部,以消除对单独的准直透镜的需要,并在光纤和透镜之间产生稳定和尺寸上不变的界面,从而产生 在更紧凑的光开关装置中。