Field-installable fiber optic connectors and related cable assemblies

    公开(公告)号:US10180539B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-15

    申请号:US13902039

    申请日:2013-05-24

    摘要: Field-installable mechanical splice connectors for making optical and/or electrical connections in the field are disclosed. One embodiment is a hybrid mechanical splice connector having an electrical portion and an optical portion that includes at least one electrical contact, a shell, and at least one body for receiving at least one field optical fiber and securing the electrical contact. The connector includes a mechanical retention component for securing at least one optical field fiber to the at least one body. Another embodiment is directed to a mechanical splice connector having at least one body for receiving at least one field optical fiber, a mechanical retention component for securing at least one optical field fiber to the at least one body, and at least one lens attached to the at least one body.

    Lens block for optical connection
    4.
    发明授权
    Lens block for optical connection 有权
    用于光学连接的镜头块

    公开(公告)号:US09568678B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-14

    申请号:US14099916

    申请日:2013-12-07

    IPC分类号: G02B6/32 G02B6/42 G02B6/38

    摘要: Disclosed are lens blocks and methods for making the same. In one embodiment, the lens block includes at least one optical channel having an optical interface portion on a first side, and one or more magnetic materials attached to the lens block. In one embodiment, the lens block may include one or more opening for receiving the one or more magnetic materials. The one or more openings may be located on any suitable side of the lens block as desired. The magnetic materials provide attachment with a complimentary device having an optical interface. Consequently, the lens block allows for quick and easy assembly along with a robust structure for a large number of mating/unmating cycles. In other embodiments, the lens blocks disclosed may further include one or more electrical contacts for making a hybrid connection.

    摘要翻译: 公开了透镜块及其制造方法。 在一个实施例中,透镜块包括至少一个光学通道,其具有在第一侧上的光学界面部分,以及一个或多个磁性材料附着到透镜块。 在一个实施例中,透镜块可以包括用于接收一个或多个磁性材料的一个或多个开口。 一个或多个开口可以根据需要位于透镜块的任何合适侧上。 磁性材料提供具有光学界面的互补装置的附接。 因此,透镜块允许快速和容易的组装以及用于大量配合/取下周期的坚固结构。 在其他实施例中,所公开的透镜块还可包括用于进行混合连接的一个或多个电触头。

    Ferrules with complementary mating geometry and related fiber optic connectors
    5.
    发明授权
    Ferrules with complementary mating geometry and related fiber optic connectors 有权
    具有互补配合几何形状和相关光纤连接器的套圈

    公开(公告)号:US09529159B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-27

    申请号:US13751272

    申请日:2013-01-28

    IPC分类号: G02B6/36 G02B6/38 G02B6/25

    摘要: Optical fiber ferrules with complementary mating geometry that are suitable for making optical connections are disclosed along with fiber optic connectors and cable assemblies using the same. In one embodiment, the fiber optic ferrule includes a body having a plurality of optical pathways and a mating geometry that includes at least one slot monolithically formed in the body of the fiber optic ferrule. The slot of the ferrule permits a relatively high number of mating/unmating cycles without generating excessive wear and debris, thereby making it suitable for consumer electronic devices or the like. The disclosure is also directed to fiber optic connectors and cable assemblies using the ferrule.

    摘要翻译: 公开了适用于制造光学连接的具有互补配合几何形状的光纤套圈以及使用其的光纤连接器和电缆组件。 在一个实施例中,光纤套圈包括具有多个光学路径的主体和配合几何形状,该配合几何形状包括在光纤套圈的主体中单片地形成的至少一个狭槽。 套圈的槽允许相对较高数量的配合/脱离周期,而不会产生过度的磨损和碎屑,从而使其适合于消费电子设备等。 本公开还涉及使用套圈的光纤连接器和电缆组件。

    Optical port having minimalist footprint
    6.
    发明授权
    Optical port having minimalist footprint 有权
    光端口具有极小的占位面积

    公开(公告)号:US09389369B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-12

    申请号:US13832128

    申请日:2013-03-15

    摘要: Disclosed are optical ports and devices having a minimalist footprint. Specifically, the optical ports and devices have a footprint where the optical elements are exposed at a frame of the device. Additionally, a frame of the device provides a portion of the mating surface for engaging a complimentary optical plug during mating with the optical port on the device. This minimalist footprint advantageously allows for a smaller portion of the optical port to be exposed to the environment and subject to damage and/or wear. Further, the optical port provides a clean and sleek optical port on the device with a relatively small surface that may be cleaned or wiped by the user as necessary.

    摘要翻译: 公开了具有最小占地面积的光学端口和设备。 具体地,光学端口和设备具有在设备的框架处露出光学元件的覆盖区域。 此外,装置的框架提供配合表面的一部分,用于在与装置上的光学端口配合期间接合互补的光学塞子。 这种极简的足迹有利地允许光学端口的较小部分暴露于环境并遭受损坏和/或磨损。 此外,光学端口在设备上提供具有相对小的表面的清洁且光滑的光学端口,其可以根据需要被用户清洁或擦拭。

    Circuit board(s) employing optical interfaces optically connected to surface-accessible, planar-shaped, inter-board optical fiber traces, and related connectors, assemblies, and methods
    7.
    发明授权
    Circuit board(s) employing optical interfaces optically connected to surface-accessible, planar-shaped, inter-board optical fiber traces, and related connectors, assemblies, and methods 有权
    电路板采用光学接口,光学连接到表面可访问,平面形的板间光纤迹线,以及相关的连接器,组件和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08950949B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-10

    申请号:US13802949

    申请日:2013-03-14

    摘要: Circuit boards employing optical interfaces optically connected to surface-accessible, planar-shaped inter-board optical fiber traces, and related connectors, assemblies, and methods are disclosed. The circuit boards include inter-board optical fiber traces optically connected to optical components interfacing optical signals to electronic signal components in the circuit board. Providing inter-board optical fiber traces protects the optical fiber traces from the environment. To optically interface to the inter-board optical fiber traces, planar-shaped end portions of the inter-board optical fiber traces are provided surface accessible on the circuit board. In this manner, optical interfaces can be optically connected to planar-shaped, end portions of the inter-board optical fibers traces to establish optical connections. As an example, by the end portions of inter-board optical fiber traces being planar-shaped, the end portions of the inter-board optical fiber traces can be liquid displacing during assembly to avoid or reduce optical attenuation from liquid contamination.

    摘要翻译: 公开了采用与表面可及,平面形的板间光纤迹线光学连接的光学接口的电路板以及相关的连接器,组件和方法。 电路板包括光学连接到光学部件的板间光纤迹线,光学部件将光信号与电路板中的电子信号部件接口。 提供板间光纤迹线保护光纤迹线免受环境影响。 为了光学地连接到板间光纤迹线,板间光纤迹线的平面形端部设置在电路板上可接近的表面。 以这种方式,光学接口可以光学连接到板间光纤迹线的平面形的端部部分,以建立光学连接。 作为示例,通过板间光纤迹线的端部是平面形状,板间光纤迹线的端部在组装期间可以是液体移位,以避免或减少来自液体污染的光衰减。

    OPTICAL CONNECTIONS HAVING MAGNETIC COUPLING
    8.
    发明申请
    OPTICAL CONNECTIONS HAVING MAGNETIC COUPLING 有权
    具有磁耦合的光学连接

    公开(公告)号:US20140205235A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-24

    申请号:US13891870

    申请日:2013-05-10

    IPC分类号: G02B6/42 G02B6/46

    摘要: Optical connections for optical communication having in-line optical paths and magnetic coupling portions are disclosed. In one embodiment, an optical connection includes a lens block having an optical interface portion that defines an in-line optical path without an optical turn for optical signals propagating through the lens block, and a magnetic coupling portion disposed about at least a portion of the lens block. In another embodiment, a method of making an optical connection that includes providing a circuit board having one or more active components and placing a lens block on the circuit board. The lens block includes an optical interface portion defining an in-line optical path. The method further includes placing at least one magnetic coupling portion about the lens block. The at least one magnetic coupling portion is configured as a bulk magnetic material. Electronic devices and fiber optic cable assemblies are also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 公开了具有直列光路和磁耦合部分的用于光通信的光连接。 在一个实施例中,光学连接包括具有光学接口部分的透镜块,所述光学接口部分限定了用于光学信号传播通过透镜块的光学转弯的直列光学路径,以及围绕至少一部分设置的磁耦合部分 镜头块。 在另一个实施例中,一种制造光学连接的方法包括提供具有一个或多个有源部件的电路板,并将透镜块放置在电路板上。 透镜块包括限定线内光路的光学接口部分。 该方法还包括将至少一个磁耦合部分放置在透镜块周围。 至少一个磁耦合部分被配置为体磁材料。 还公开了电子设备和光缆组件。

    FIBER OPTIC DISTRIBUTION CABLES AND STRUCTURES THEREFOR
    9.
    发明申请
    FIBER OPTIC DISTRIBUTION CABLES AND STRUCTURES THEREFOR 有权
    光纤分布电缆及其结构

    公开(公告)号:US20140193126A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-10

    申请号:US14053968

    申请日:2013-10-15

    IPC分类号: G02B6/44

    摘要: Fiber optic distribution cables and methods for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The fiber optic distribution cables present one or more optical fibers outward of the protective covering for distribution of the same toward the subscriber. In one fiber optic distribution cable, a length of distribution optical fiber that is removed from the distribution cable and presented outward of the protective covering is longer than the opening at access location. In another embodiment, a demarcation point is provided for inhibiting the movement (i.e., pistoning) of the distribution optical fiber into and out of the distribution cable. In still another embodiment, an indexing tube is provided for indexing a tether tube within the indexing tube for providing the distribution optical fiber with a suitable excess fiber length. Additionally, other embodiments may include a fiber optic distribution cable having a dry construction and/or a non-round cross-section.

    摘要翻译: 公开了光纤配线电缆及其制造方法。 光纤分配电缆在保护罩外面存在一个或多个光纤,用于将其分配给用户。 在一根光纤分配电缆中,从分配电缆移除并呈现在保护罩外部的分配光纤的长度比接入位置处的开口长。 在另一个实施例中,提供了一个分界点,用于阻止配电光纤进出配电电缆的运动(即活塞)。 在另一个实施例中,提供分度管用于对分度管内的系绳管进行分度,以便为分配光纤提供合适的过量纤维长度。 此外,其他实施例可以包括具有干构造和/或非圆形横截面的光纤配线。

    OPTICAL BACKPLANE EXTENSION MODULES, AND RELATED ASSEMBLIES SUITABLE FOR ESTABLISHING OPTICAL CONNECTIONS TO INFORMATION PROCESSING MODULES DISPOSED IN EQUIPMENT RACKS
    10.
    发明申请
    OPTICAL BACKPLANE EXTENSION MODULES, AND RELATED ASSEMBLIES SUITABLE FOR ESTABLISHING OPTICAL CONNECTIONS TO INFORMATION PROCESSING MODULES DISPOSED IN EQUIPMENT RACKS 有权
    光学背板延伸模块和相关装置,适用于设备设备信息处理模块的光学连接

    公开(公告)号:US20140029907A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-30

    申请号:US13952151

    申请日:2013-07-26

    IPC分类号: G02B6/44 G02B6/46

    摘要: Optical backplane extension modules and related assemblies suitable for establishing optical connections to information processing modules disposed in equipment racks are disclosed. In one embodiment, an optical backplane extension module is provided. The optical backplane extension module comprises an extension module housing comprising an interior space defined by a base, a left side disposed on a left end of the base, a right side disposed on a right end of the base opposite the left end, and a rear side disposed on a rear end of the base. A plurality of backplane fiber optic connectors are disposed through the rear side of the extension module housing and accessible through an exterior side of the rear side. The plurality of backplane fiber optic connectors configured to be directly optically connected to a plurality of blade fiber optic connectors disposed in a plurality of information processing modules disposed in a rack module housing.

    摘要翻译: 公开了适用于建立与设置在设备机架中的信息处理模块的光学连接的光背板扩展模块和相关组件。 在一个实施例中,提供了光背板扩展模块。 光背板延伸模块包括延伸模块外壳,其包括由基座限定的内部空间,设置在基座的左端的左侧,设置在与左端相对的底座的右端上的右侧, 一侧设置在基座的后端。 多个背板光纤连接器穿过延伸模块壳体的后侧设置,并且可通过后侧的外侧进入。 所述多个背板光纤连接器被配置为直接光学连接到布置在设置在机架模块壳体中的多个信息处理模块中的多个叶片光纤连接器。