公开(公告)号：WO2014158889A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-02

申请号：PCT/US2014/020728

申请日：2014-03-05

申请人： CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC ,  ISENHOUR, Micah Colen ,  KNECHT, Dennis Michael ,  LUTHER, James Phillip

发明人： ISENHOUR, Micah Colen ,  KNECHT, Dennis Michael ,  LUTHER, James Phillip

IPC分类号： G02B6/30 ,  G02B6/43

CPC分类号： G02B6/122 ,  G02B6/124 ,  G02B6/13 ,  G02B6/30 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/4214 ,  G02B6/43 ,  Y10T29/49155

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： 公开了采用光学接口的电路板，其光学连接到表面可访问的，平面形的板间光纤迹线，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，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。

公开(公告)号：WO2013086117A3

公开(公告)日：2013-08-15

申请号：PCT/US2012068144

申请日：2012-12-06

申请人： CORNING CABLE SYS LLC ,  DE JONG MICHAEL ,  ISENHOUR MICAH COLEN ,  KNECHT DENNIS MICHAEL ,  LUTHER JAMES PHILLIP

发明人： DE JONG MICHAEL ,  ISENHOUR MICAH COLEN ,  KNECHT DENNIS MICHAEL ,  LUTHER JAMES PHILLIP

IPC分类号： G02B6/42 ,  G02B6/38

CPC分类号： G02B6/4214 ,  G02B3/0087 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/3829 ,  G02B6/3839 ,  G02B6/3853 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/4206 ,  G02B6/421 ,  G02B6/4243 ,  G02B6/4249

摘要： Gradient index (GRIN) lens holders employing groove alignment feature(s) in recessed cover (178) and single piece components, connectors, and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, the GRIN lens holder contains one or more internal groove alignment features (192) configured to secure one or more GRIN lenses (168) in the GRIN lens holder. The groove alignment features are also configured to accurately align the end faces of the GRIN lenses. The GRIN lens holders disclosed herein can be provided as part of an optical fiber ferrule and/or a fiber optic component or connector for making optical connections. A fiber optic connector containing the GRIN lens holders disclosed herein may be optically connected to one or more optical fibers in another fiber optic connector or to an optical device, such as a laser-emitting diode (LED), laser diode, or optoelectronic device for light transfer.

摘要翻译： 公开了使用凹槽（178）中的凹槽对准特征和单件组件，连接器和方法的梯度折射率（GRIN）透镜架。 在一个实施例中，GRIN透镜保持器包含一个或多个内部凹槽对准特征（192），其被配置为将一个或多个GRIN透镜（168）固定在GRIN透镜保持器中。 凹槽对准特征也被配置成精确对准GRIN透镜的端面。 本文公开的GRIN透镜保持架可以作为用于制造光学连接的光纤套圈和/或光纤部件或连接器的一部分来提供。 包含本文公开的GRIN透镜保持器的光纤连接器可以光连接到另一光纤连接器中的一个或多个光纤，或光学连接到诸如激光发射二极管（LED），激光二极管或光电子器件的光学装置， 光转移。

公开(公告)号：WO2013081909A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-06

申请号：PCT/US2012/066033

申请日：2012-11-20

申请人： CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS LLC ,  ISENHOUR, Micah Colen ,  KNECHT, Dennis Michael ,  LUTHER, James Phillip

发明人： ISENHOUR, Micah Colen ,  KNECHT, Dennis Michael ,  LUTHER, James Phillip

IPC分类号： G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/42

CPC分类号： G02B6/4219 ,  G02B6/3886 ,  G02B6/4204 ,  G02B6/4214 ,  G02B6/4292

摘要： Optical couplings for optically coupling one or more devices are disclosed. According to one embodiment, an optical coupling (102) includes an optical coupling body, an optical interface (120), and a coded magnetic array (130) located at the optical coupling body. The coded magnetic array (130) has a plurality of magnetic regions (131) configured for mating the optical interface. The optical coupling further includes a reflective surface (127) within the optical coupling body and positioned along an optical path (OPl,OP2) of the optical coupling body. The reflective surface (127) is operable to redirect an optical signal propagating within the optical coupling body such that it propagates through the optical interface (120, 122a, 122b). The optical coupling may be configured as a plug, such as a plug of a connector assembly (101), or as a receptacle, such as a receptacle on an electronic device. Connector assemblies of optical cables (110), 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，光耦合器（102）包括光耦合体，光接口（120）和位于光耦合体上的编码磁阵列（130）。 编码磁阵列（130）具有被配置用于配合光学接口的多个磁性区域（131）。 光耦合器还包括在光耦合体内的反射表面（127），并沿光耦合体的光路（OP1，OP2）定位。 反射表面（127）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接口（120,122a，122b）。 光耦合器可以被配置为插头，例如连接器组件（101）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（110），光耦合插座和平移式闸板组件的连接器组件，

公开(公告)号：WO2014123731A3

公开(公告)日：2014-10-02

申请号：PCT/US2014013480

申请日：2014-01-29

申请人： CORNING OPTICAL COMM LLC ,  BUTLER DOUGLAS LLEWELLYN ,  ISENHOUR MICAH COLEN ,  KNECHT DENNIS MICHAEL ,  LUTHER JAMES PHILLIP ,  SUTHERLAND JAMES SCOTT

发明人： BUTLER DOUGLAS LLEWELLYN ,  ISENHOUR MICAH COLEN ,  KNECHT DENNIS MICHAEL ,  LUTHER JAMES PHILLIP ,  SUTHERLAND JAMES SCOTT

IPC分类号： G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/42

CPC分类号： G02B6/4292 ,  G02B6/30 ,  G02B6/3882 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/4202 ,  G02B6/4267 ,  G02B6/4269 ,  G02B6/428 ,  Y10T29/49826

摘要： Disclosed are interposer structures having an optical fiber connection and a related fiber optic ferrule that can form a portion of an optical assembly. The interposer structure is useful for transmitting optical signals to/from an integrated circuit that may be attached to the interposer. Specifically, the interposer structure and the related ferrule of the optical connector provide a passively aligned structure having a matched thermal response to maintain a suitable optical connection between the devices over a range of temperatures.

摘要翻译： 公开了具有光纤连接的内插器结构和可以形成光学组件的一部分的相关光纤套圈。 插入器结构对于将光信号传输到/可以连接到插入器的集成电路是有用的。 具体地，光连接器的插入器结构和相关套圈提供具有匹配的热响应的无源对准结构，以在温度范围内保持器件之间适当的光学连接。

公开(公告)号：WO2014133955A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-04

申请号：PCT/US2014/017992

申请日：2014-02-24

申请人： CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC ,  BRADLEY, Mark Alan ,  ISENHOUR, Micah Colen ,  KNECHT, Dennis Michael ,  LUTHER, James Phillip

发明人： BRADLEY, Mark Alan ,  ISENHOUR, Micah Colen ,  KNECHT, Dennis Michael ,  LUTHER, James Phillip

IPC分类号： G02B6/38

CPC分类号： G02B6/3897 ,  G02B6/00 ,  G02B6/3825 ,  G02B6/3879

摘要： Fiber optic connector adapter modules for use in optic communications networks are disclosed. In one embodiment, a fiber optic connector adapter module includes an adapter plate (116) having a first surface and a second surface, an array of fiber optic connector adapters with a first port (111) extending from the first surface of the adapter plate, wherein the first port of each fiber optic connector adapters of the array is configured to receive a first fiber optic connector, and at least one reinforcement member (120a, 120b) connecting the first port of adjacent fiber optic connector adapters of the array. In other embodiments, the first port of the fiber optic connector adapters are offset with respect to one another to provide better access to the first ports.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于光通信网络的光纤连接器适配器模块。 在一个实施例中，光纤连接器适配器模块包括具有第一表面和第二表面的适配器板（116），具有从适配器板的第一表面延伸的第一端口（111）的光纤连接器适配器的阵列， 其中阵列的每个光纤连接器适配器的第一端口被配置为接收第一光纤连接器，以及连接阵列的相邻光纤连接器适配器的第一端口的至少一个加强构件（120a，120b）。 在其他实施例中，光纤连接器适配器的第一端口相对于彼此偏移以提供对第一端口的更好的访问。

公开(公告)号：WO2014099642A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：PCT/US2013/074881

申请日：2013-12-13

申请人： CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS LLC ,  DE JONG, Michael ,  ISENHOUR, Micah Colen ,  KNECHT, Dennis Michael ,  LUTHER, James Phillip

发明人： DE JONG, Michael ,  ISENHOUR, Micah Colen ,  KNECHT, Dennis Michael ,  LUTHER, James Phillip

IPC分类号： G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/38

CPC分类号： G02B3/0087 ,  G02B6/3652 ,  G02B6/3853 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/4214 ,  G02B6/428 ,  G02B7/021

摘要： Gradient index (GRIN) lens assemblies employing lens alignment channels, as well as fiber optic connectors and fiber optic cable assemblies employing such GRIN lens assemblies, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a GRIN lens assembly includes a lens holder body having a mating face, a surface extending from the mating face, and a lens alignment channel. The lens alignment channel is defined by a narrow portion extending from the surface to a first depth and at least partially along a length of the surface, and a wide portion extending from the narrow portion to a second depth. A lens opening defined by the wide portion of the lens alignment channel at the mating face is disposed in the mating face. The wide portion of the lens alignment channel is configured to support a GRIN lens disposed in the lens alignment channel.

摘要翻译： 公开了采用透镜对准通道的梯度折射率（GRIN）透镜组件以及采用这种GRIN透镜组件的光纤连接器和光纤电缆组件。 在一个实施例中，GRIN透镜组件包括具有配合面的透镜保持器主体，从配合面延伸的表面和透镜对准通道。 透镜对准通道由从表面延伸到第一深度并且至少部分地沿着表面的长度的狭窄部分以及从窄部分延伸到第二深度的宽部分限定。 在配合面处由透镜对准通道的宽部分限定的透镜开口设置在配合面中。 透镜对准通道的宽部分被配置为支撑设置在透镜对准通道中的GRIN透镜。

公开(公告)号：WO2014093737A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：PCT/US2013/074852

申请日：2013-12-13

申请人： CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS LLC ,  ISENHOUR, Micah, Colen ,  KNECHT, Dennis, Michael ,  LUTHER, James, Phillip

发明人： ISENHOUR, Micah, Colen ,  KNECHT, Dennis, Michael ,  LUTHER, James, Phillip

IPC分类号： G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/42

CPC分类号： G02B6/4292 ,  G02B6/3821 ,  G02B6/3853 ,  G02B6/3886 ,  G02B6/3897 ,  G02B6/4204 ,  G02B6/4228 ,  G02B6/428

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。

公开(公告)号：WO2014039754A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-13

申请号：PCT/US2013/058393

申请日：2013-09-06

申请人： CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS LLC ,  ISENHOUR, Micah, Colen ,  KNECHT, Dennis, Michael ,  LUTHER, James, Phillip ,  WATKINS, Percil

发明人： ISENHOUR, Micah, Colen ,  KNECHT, Dennis, Michael ,  LUTHER, James, Phillip ,  WATKINS, Percil

IPC分类号： G02B6/42 ,  G06F1/16

CPC分类号： G02B6/3886 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/36 ,  G02B6/4214 ,  G02B6/4246 ,  G02B6/425 ,  G02B6/4292 ,  G06F1/1632

摘要： Docking stations, electronic devices, fiber optic cable assemblies, and display devices incorporating optical connections including a magnetic coupling portion are disclosed. One embodiment of the disclosure relates to a docking station for an electronic device having a major surface. The docking station includes a mating surface operable to contact a major surface of an electronic device, and an optical connection disposed in the mating surface. The optical connection includes an optical interface portion and a magnetic coupling portion positioned adjacent to the optical interface portion. Another embodiment of the disclosure relates to an electronic device including a major surface having a cavity, and an optical connection disposed in the cavity. The optical connection includes an optical interface portion and a magnetic coupling portion positioned adjacent to the optical interface portion. The optical interface portion is offset from the major surface. Display devices are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 公开了对接站，电子设备，光纤电缆组件以及包括具有磁耦合部分的光学连接的显示设备。 本公开的一个实施例涉及一种具有主表面的电子设备的对接站。 对接站包括可操作以接触电子设备的主表面的配合表面和设置在配合表面中的光学连接。 光学连接包括邻近光学接口部分定位的光学接口部分和磁性耦合部分。 本公开的另一实施例涉及一种包括具有空腔的主表面和设置在空腔中的光学连接的电子设备。 光学连接包括邻近光学接口部分定位的光学接口部分和磁性耦合部分。 光学接口部分偏离主表面。 还公开了显示装置。

公开(公告)号：WO2014018437A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-30

申请号：PCT/US2013/051456

申请日：2013-07-22

申请人： CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS LLC ,  ISENHOUR, Micah Colen ,  KNECHT, Dennis Michael ,  LUTHER, James Phillip

发明人： ISENHOUR, Micah Colen ,  KNECHT, Dennis Michael ,  LUTHER, James Phillip

IPC分类号： G02B6/38

CPC分类号： G02B6/3866 ,  G02B6/3821 ,  G02B6/3823 ,  G02B6/3829 ,  G02B6/3853 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/3887 ,  Y10T29/49826

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 (12) moves between an extended position (32) for cleaning by the user of the movable optical interface and a retracted position (34) to optically connect the fiber optic connector (610) to an optical device (68) in a mechanically-secure manner. Because the fiber optic cable (24) employs the movable optical interfaces (12), embodiments described herein involve one or more fiber protection features to inhibit 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（12）在用于可移动光学接口的用户清洁的延伸位置（32）和缩回位置（34）之间移动，以将光纤连接器（610）光学连接到光学设备 （68）以机械安全的方式。 因为光纤电缆（24）使用可移动光接口（12），所以在此描述的实施例涉及一个或多个光纤保护特征以抑制光纤衰减和/或损坏光纤端部。

公开(公告)号：WO2013086127A2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-13

申请号：PCT/US2012/068159

申请日：2012-12-06

申请人： CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS LLC ,  DE JONG, Michael ,  ISENHOUR, Micah Colen ,  KNECHT, Dennis Michael ,  LUTHER, James Phillip

发明人： DE JONG, Michael ,  ISENHOUR, Micah Colen ,  KNECHT, Dennis Michael ,  LUTHER, James Phillip

IPC分类号： G02B6/38

CPC分类号： G02B6/4214 ,  G02B3/0087 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/3829 ,  G02B6/3853 ,  G02B6/387 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/4206 ,  G02B6/4249

摘要： Gradient index (GRIN) lens holders employing groove alignment feature(s) and total internal reflection (TIR) surface, and related components, connectors, and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, the GRIN lens holder contains one or more internal groove alignment features configured to secure one or more GRIN lenses in the GRIN lens holder. The groove alignment features are also configured to accurately align the end faces of the GRIN lenses. The GRIN lens holders disclosed herein can be provided as part of an optical fiber ferrule and/or a fiber optic component or connector for making optical connections. A fiber optic connector containing the GRIN lens holders disclosed herein may be optically connected to one or more optical fibers in another fiber optic connector or to an optical device, such as a laser-emitting diode (LED), laser diode, or opto-electronic device for light transfer.

摘要翻译： 公开了采用槽对准特征和全内反射（TIR）表面的梯度折射率（GRIN）透镜架，以及相关部件，连接器和方法。 在一个实施例中，GRIN透镜架包含一个或多个内槽对准特征，其被配置为将一个或多个GRIN透镜固定在GRIN透镜保持器中。 凹槽对准特征也被配置成精确对准GRIN透镜的端面。 本文公开的GRIN透镜保持架可以作为用于制造光学连接的光纤套圈和/或光纤部件或连接器的一部分来提供。 包含本文公开的GRIN透镜保持器的光纤连接器可以光连接到另一光纤连接器中的一个或多个光纤，或光学连接到诸如激光发光二极管（LED），激光二极管或光电子 光传输设备