Optical couplings having coded magnetic arrays and devices incorporating the same
    1.
    发明授权
    Optical couplings having coded magnetic arrays and devices incorporating the same 有权
    具有编码磁阵列的光耦合器及其结合的装置

    公开(公告)号:US08774577B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-08

    申请号:US13221428

    申请日:2011-08-30

    摘要: Optical couplings for making and optical connection between one or more devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, an optical coupling includes a coupling face, an optical interface within the coupling face, an optical component positioned within the optical interface, and at least one coded magnetic array. The at least one coded magnetic array may include a plurality of magnetic regions configured aid in mating the optical component with a corresponding optical component of a complementary mated optical coupling to a predetermined tolerance for optical communication. Optical cable assemblies and electronics devices having optical couplings with optical interfaces using coded magnetic arrays are also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于制造光耦合器和一个或多个器件之间的光学连接。 在一个实施例中,光耦合器包括耦合面,耦合面内的光学接口,位于光学接口内的光学部件和至少一个编码磁性阵列。 所述至少一个编码磁阵列可以包括多个磁性区域,其配置有助于将光学部件与互补配对光耦合器的对应光学部件配合到预定的光通信公差。 还公开了具有使用编码磁阵列的具有光学接口的光耦合的光缆组件和电子设备。

    CABLE ASSEMBLIES, OPTICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES, AND OPTICAL CONNECTOR SUBASSEMBLIES EMPLOYING A UNITARY ALIGNMENT PIN AND TRANSLATING ELEMENT
    2.
    发明申请
    CABLE ASSEMBLIES, OPTICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES, AND OPTICAL CONNECTOR SUBASSEMBLIES EMPLOYING A UNITARY ALIGNMENT PIN AND TRANSLATING ELEMENT 有权
    电缆组件,光连接器组件和采用单位对准引脚和转换元件的光连接器

    公开(公告)号:US20140064667A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-06

    申请号:US13601016

    申请日:2012-08-31

    IPC分类号: G02B6/36

    摘要: Cable assemblies, optical connector assemblies, and optical connector subassemblies employing a translating element and a unitary alignment pin are disclosed. In one embodiment, an optical connector assembly includes a connector housing defining a connector enclosure and a connector housing opening, a unitary alignment pin including a first pin portion and a second pin portion, and a translating element including a first bore, a second bore, and an optical interface. The unitary alignment pin is secured within the connector enclosure. The first pin portion is disposed within the first bore and the second pin portion is disposed within the second bore such that the translating element translates along the first pin portion and the second pin portion within the connector enclosure.

    摘要翻译: 公开了采用平移元件和整体对准销的电缆组件,光学连接器组件和光学连接器子组件。 在一个实施例中,光学连接器组件包括限定连接器壳体和连接器壳体开口的连接器壳体,包括第一销部分和第二销部分的整体对准销以及包括第一孔,第二孔, 和光接口。 整体对准销固定在连接器外壳内。 第一销部分设置在第一孔内,第二销部分设置在第二孔内,使得平移元件沿连接器外壳内的第一销部分和第二销部分平移。

    MICRO FILAMENT CLEANING TOOL FOR EMERGING OPTICAL CONNECTORS
    4.
    发明申请
    MICRO FILAMENT CLEANING TOOL FOR EMERGING OPTICAL CONNECTORS 有权
    微光纤清洁工具用于新兴光学连接器

    公开(公告)号:US20120216829A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-30

    申请号:US13036217

    申请日:2011-02-28

    IPC分类号: B08B1/00

    摘要: A cleaning tool for cleaning internal optical components of a fiber optic connector includes a cleaning strip that is advanced past one or more optical surfaces of the connector to wipe the connector free of contaminants. The cleaning tool includes a drive mechanism that is operated by rotating a drive, thereby advancing the cleaning strip along a cleaning strip path and into contact with the one or more optical surfaces. The cleaning tool comprises a cleaning tip that functions to place the cleaning strip in proper alignment within the connector in order to clean the optical surfaces that are not available for cleaning at the endface of the connector. Alignment features are provided in the cleaning tip to properly position the cleaning strip relative the optical surfaces.

    摘要翻译: 用于清洁光纤连接器的内部光学部件的清洁工具包括经过连接器的一个或多个光学表面的清洁带,以擦拭连接器而没有污染物。 清洁工具包括通过旋转驱动器来操作的驱动机构,从而沿着清洁带路径推进清洁带并与一个或多个光学表面接触。 清洁工具包括清洁尖端,其用于将清洁带放置在连接器内的正确对准中,以便清洁在连接器的端面处不可清洁的光学表面。 校准特征设置在清洁尖端中以相对于光学表面适当地定位清洁带。

    FIBER OPTIC INTERFACE DEVICE WITH POSITIONABLE CLEANING COVER
    5.
    发明申请
    FIBER OPTIC INTERFACE DEVICE WITH POSITIONABLE CLEANING COVER 有权
    具有可定位清洁罩的光纤接口装置

    公开(公告)号:US20110229088A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-22

    申请号:US13050629

    申请日:2011-03-17

    IPC分类号: G02B6/42

    摘要: A fiber optic interface device (10) with a positionable cover (100) is disclosed. The device includes a ferrule (50) supported by a housing (21). The ferrule has a front section (65) with a surface (66) and is configured to support at least one optical path interface (OPI) at the front-section surface. The cover supports a cleaning member (170) and is positionable in open and closed positions. In the closed position, the cleaning member is proximate to the at least one optical path interface, and in the open position the at least one optical path interface is exposed.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种具有可定位盖(100)的光纤接口装置(10)。 该装置包括由壳体(21)支撑的套圈(50)。 套管具有带有表面(66)的前部(65),并被配置为支撑在前表面处的至少一个光路接口(OPI)。 盖支撑清洁构件(170)并且可在打开和关闭位置定位。 在关闭位置,清洁构件靠近至少一个光路接口,并且在打开位置,暴露出至少一个光路接口。

    Methods of reducing and/or avoiding fiber ordering in a connectorized multi-fiber, fiber optic cable system, and related fiber optic cables and assemblies
    6.
    发明授权
    Methods of reducing and/or avoiding fiber ordering in a connectorized multi-fiber, fiber optic cable system, and related fiber optic cables and assemblies 有权
    减少和/或避免连接的多光纤,光缆系统和相关的光纤电缆和组件中的光纤排序的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08891926B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-18

    申请号:US13330072

    申请日:2011-12-19

    IPC分类号: G02B6/00

    摘要: Methods of reducing and/or avoiding fiber ordering during preparations of a multi-fiber, fiber optic cable to provide a connectorized multi-fiber, fiber optic cable system, and related fiber optic cables and assemblies are also disclosed. The embodiments disclosed herein allow for a section of a multi-fiber, fiber optic cable to be prepared to form two or more connectorized fiber optic cables as part of a multi-fiber cable system without requiring specific fiber ordering in the fiber optic connectors. The natural ordering of the optical fibers in the fiber optic cable is fixed in place in at least one section of the fiber optic cable before the optical fibers are cut to form adjacent fiber optic connectors in the cable system. Thus, the fiber ordering between adjacent fiber optic connectors in the cable system will be the same even though the fiber ordering of the optical fibers was random during cable preparations.

    摘要翻译: 还公开了在制备多纤维光缆以提供连接的多光纤,光缆系统以及相关的光纤电缆和组件的过程中减少和/或避免光纤排序的方法。 这里公开的实施例允许多纤维光纤电缆的一部分被准备成形成两个或更多个连接的光纤电缆,作为多光纤电缆系统的一部分,而不需要光纤连接器中的特定光纤排序。 在将光纤切割成光缆系统中的相邻光纤连接器之前,将光纤电缆中的光纤的自然排序固定在光纤电缆的至少一个部分中的适当位置。 因此,即使在光缆制备过程中光纤的光纤排列是随机的,光缆系统中的相邻光纤连接器之间的光纤排列也是相同的。

    Optical couplings having a coded magnetic array, and connector assemblies and electronic devices having the same
    7.
    发明授权
    Optical couplings having a coded magnetic array, and connector assemblies and electronic devices having the same 有权
    具有编码磁阵列的光耦合器,以及连接器组件和具有其的电子设备

    公开(公告)号:US08734024B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-27

    申请号:US13305238

    申请日:2011-11-28

    IPC分类号: G02B6/38

    摘要: Optical couplings for optically coupling one or more devices are disclosed. According to one embodiment, an optical coupling includes an optical coupling body, an optical interface, and a coded magnetic array located at the optical coupling body. The coded magnetic array has a plurality of magnetic regions configured for mating the optical interface. The optical coupling further includes a reflective surface within the optical coupling body and positioned along an optical path of the optical coupling body. The reflective surface is operable to redirect an optical signal propagating within the optical coupling body such that it propagates through the optical interface. The optical coupling may be configured as a plug, such as a plug of a connector assembly, or as a receptacle, such as a receptacle on an electronic device. Connector assemblies of optical cables, optical coupling receptacles, and translating shutter assemblies are also disclosed,

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于光学耦合一个或多个装置的光耦合器。 根据一个实施例,光耦合包括光耦合体,光接口和位于光耦合体上的编码磁阵列。 编码磁阵列具有配置用于配合光学接口的多个磁区。 光耦合器还包括光学耦合体内的反射表面,并沿光耦合体的光路定位。 反射表面可操作以重定向在光学耦合体内传播的光信号,使得其传播通过光学界面。 光耦合器可以被配置为插头,例如连接器组件的插头,或者作为插座,例如电子设备上的插座。 还公开了光缆,光耦合插座和平移挡板组件的连接器组件,

    BINDING MATERIAL PROCESSING OF GRADIENT INDEX (GRIN) RODS INTO GRIN LENSES ATTACHABLE TO OPTICAL DEVICES, COMPONENTS, AND METHODS
    8.
    发明申请
    BINDING MATERIAL PROCESSING OF GRADIENT INDEX (GRIN) RODS INTO GRIN LENSES ATTACHABLE TO OPTICAL DEVICES, COMPONENTS, AND METHODS 审中-公开
    梯度索引(磨光)的棱纹材料加工成与光学装置,部件和方法相连的磨砂镜片

    公开(公告)号:US20140041790A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-13

    申请号:US13571878

    申请日:2012-08-10

    IPC分类号: B32B38/10 B29C65/78

    CPC分类号: G02B6/32 G02B6/3652

    摘要: Embodiments for binding material processing of gradient index (GRIN) rods into GRIN lenses attachable to optical devices, components, and methods are disclosed. A cylindrical GRIN rod comprises an optical axis and a longitudinal axis at a center axis, where an index of refraction may be greatest at the optical axis. The GRIN rod includes GRIN lenses along the longitudinal axis. The GRIN lenses include a first optical surface and a second optical surface opposite the first optical surface. Separation processes and devices may separate the GRIN lenses from the GRIN rods and these processes may be automated. Other processes may polish the first and the second optical surfaces. A gripper may insert the GRIN lens into an optical device.

    摘要翻译: 公开了将梯度折射率(GRIN)棒材料加工到可附着于光学装置,部件和方法的GRIN透镜中的实施例。 圆柱形GRIN杆包括光轴和在中心轴处的纵向轴线,其中折射率在光轴处可能最大。 GRIN杆沿纵轴包括GRIN透镜。 GRIN透镜包括与第一光学表面相对的第一光学表面和第二光学表面。 分离过程和装置可以将GRIN透镜与GRIN棒分开,并且这些工艺可以是自动化的。 其它工艺可以抛光第一和第二光学表面。 夹具可将GRIN镜头插入光学装置。

    FIBER OPTIC CONNECTORS EMPLOYING MOVEABLE OPTICAL INTERFACES WITH FIBER PROTECTION FEATURES AND RELATED COMPONENTS AND METHODS
    9.
    发明申请
    FIBER OPTIC CONNECTORS EMPLOYING MOVEABLE OPTICAL INTERFACES WITH FIBER PROTECTION FEATURES AND RELATED COMPONENTS AND METHODS 有权
    使用光纤保护接口的光纤连接器和光纤保护功能及相关组件和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140029899A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-30

    申请号:US13558978

    申请日:2012-07-26

    IPC分类号: G02B6/36 B23P17/04

    摘要: Embodiments disclosed herein include fiber optic connectors employing a movable optical interface connected by optical fibers to a fiber optic cable, components and methods. In one embodiment, the movable optical interface moves between an extended position for cleaning by the user of the movable optical interface and a retracted position to optically connect the fiber optic connector to an optical device in a mechanically-secure manner. Because the fiber optic cable employs the movable optical interfaces, embodiments described herein involve one or more fiber protection features to prevent optical fiber attenuation and/or damage to the end portions of the optical fibers.

    摘要翻译: 本文公开的实施例包括采用通过光纤连接到光纤电缆的可移动光学接口的光纤连接器,部件和方法。 在一个实施例中,可移动光学接口在可移动光学接口的用户的用于清洁的延伸位置和缩回位置之间移动,以便以机械安全的方式将光纤连接器光学地连接到光学设备。 由于光纤电缆采用可移动光接口,所以在此描述的实施例涉及一个或多个光纤保护特征,以防止光纤衰减和/或损坏光纤的端部。

    NOZZLE-BASED AEROSOL CLEANER FOR OPTICAL CONNECTORS
    10.
    发明申请
    NOZZLE-BASED AEROSOL CLEANER FOR OPTICAL CONNECTORS 审中-公开
    用于光学连接器的喷嘴式气溶胶清洁器

    公开(公告)号:US20120204379A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-16

    申请号:US13368886

    申请日:2012-02-08

    IPC分类号: A47L5/02 B05B1/00

    CPC分类号: B65D83/28 B65D83/303

    摘要: A system for cleaning internal optical components of a fiber optic connector includes a source of cleaning medium such as compressed air connected to a cleaning tip. The cleaning tip has a body and a tongue that is configured to be inserted into the end of the fiber optic connector. Nozzles are formed on the tongue. The tongue may have features to open shutters and/or other protective features in the connector that normally protect the internal optical components. When the tongue is inserted into the end of the connector, the nozzles are positioned adjacent optical components to be cleaned and compressed air is delivered through the nozzles to clean the components. Backwash can be exhausted around the tongue or through the tongue to eject contaminants from the fiber optic connector.

    摘要翻译: 用于清洁光纤连接器的内部光学部件的系统包括清洁介质源,例如连接到清洁尖端的压缩空气。 清洁尖端具有构造成插入到光纤连接器的端部中的主体和舌头。 舌头上形成喷嘴。 舌头可以具有打开通常保护内部光学部件的连接器中的百叶窗和/或其它保护特征的特征。 当舌头插入连接器的端部时,喷嘴定位在待清洁的光学部件附近,压缩空气通过喷嘴传送以清洁部件。 反冲洗可以在舌头周围或通过舌头排出,以从光纤连接器排出污染物。