公开(公告)号：WO1997023796A1

公开(公告)日：1997-07-03

申请号：PCT/US1996020227

申请日：1996-12-23

Applicant: MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Inventor： MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY ,  BIRRELL, Barbara, L. ,  BORER, Victor, J. ,  DOSS, Donald, G. ,  HENSON, Gordon, D. ,  IGL, Scott, A. ,  LEE, Nicholas, A.

IPC: G02B06/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/3893 ,  B08B7/0028 ,  B08B11/00 ,  B08B2240/02 ,  G02B6/3805 ,  G02B6/3807 ,  G02B6/3821 ,  G02B6/3823 ,  G02B6/3829 ,  G02B6/3843 ,  G02B6/3847 ,  G02B6/3849 ,  G02B6/3866 ,  G02B6/3887 ,  G02B6/389 ,  G02B6/421 ,  G02B6/4292 ,  G02B2006/4297

Abstract: A fiber optic connector comprising a plug and a receptacle uses the spring force supplied by bowing of the plug fiber to maintain a continuous compressive load at the fiber joint located in a fiber-alignment groove. The plug has a holder for securing the plug fiber and a shroud which snaps onto the holder with the plug fiber extending generally straight inside the shroud. The shroud has a slot providing access to the terminal portion of the plug fiber, and a sliding door which selectively covers the slot. The receptacle includes a housing and another fiber holder for securing the receptacle fiber, with a projection or finger attached to the receptacle fiber holder, the projection having the fiber-alignment groove. The finger is oriented within the receptacle housing such that, when the plug is inserted into the receptacle, the finger extends through the slot in the shroud at an oblique angle with respect to the plug axis. In this manner, as the plug is inserted, the end of the plug fiber slides into the fiber-alignment groove in the finger and comes into contact with the end face of the receptacle fiber. Continued insertion results in bowing of the plug fiber to achieve the compressive load. The plug door may have camming surfaces which are actuated by corresponding surfaces on a door of the receptacle. The connector may be used to simultaneously interconnect a plurality of fiber pairs, or to terminate a fiber to an active optical device.

Abstract translation: 包括插头和插座的光纤连接器使用由插头光纤弯曲提供的弹簧力，以在位于光纤对准槽中的纤维接头处保持连续的压缩载荷。 插头具有用于固定插头光纤的保持器以及卡扣固定在支架上的护罩，插头光纤通常在护罩内部直线延伸。 护罩具有提供通向插头光纤的端子部分的插槽和选择性地覆盖插槽的滑动门。 插座包括外壳和另一个用于固定插座光纤的光纤保持器，其中突起或指状物附接到插座光纤保持器，突起具有光纤对准槽。 手指定位在插座壳体内，使得当插头插入插座时，手指以相对于插头轴线倾斜的角度延伸穿过护罩中的狭槽。 以这种方式，当插头插入时，插头光纤的端部滑入手指中的光纤对准槽中并与插座光纤的端面接触。 连续插入导致插头光纤弯曲以实现压缩载荷。 插塞门可以具有由容器的门上的相应表面致动的凸轮表面。 连接器可以用于同时互连多个光纤对，或者将光纤端接到有源光学装置。

公开(公告)号：WO1998029771A1

公开(公告)日：1998-07-09

申请号：PCT/US1997008064

申请日：1997-05-08

Applicant: MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Inventor： MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY ,  MEIS, Michael, A. ,  HENSON, Gordon, D. ,  SMITH, Terry, L. ,  SMITH, Robert, T. ,  GOFF, Dewain, R.

IPC: G02B06/36

CPC classification number: G02B6/43 ,  G02B6/3608 ,  G02B6/3612 ,  Y10S428/914 ,  Y10T428/28 ,  Y10T428/2817 ,  Y10T428/2913 ,  Y10T428/2922

Abstract: A preformed fiber optic applique (10) having a backing layer (14) is provided. The backing layer or film, has an adhesive coating (16) applied thereon. At least one optical fiber (18) is routed and bonded to the adhesive layer providing a continuous optical signal path from one end to another. A releasable liner is releasably attached to the adhesive layer and positioned to cover the backing layer including the at least one optical fiber. Microstructures (42) are provided on the backing layer in one embodiment. The microstructures are crushable structures that prevent the adhesive from immediately adhering to a substrate.

Abstract translation: 提供具有背衬层（14）的预成型光纤贴片（10）。 背衬层或膜具有施加在其上的粘合剂涂层（16）。 至少一个光纤（18）被路由并结合到粘合剂层，从而提供从一端到另一端的连续光信号路径。 可释放的衬垫可剥离地附接到粘合剂层并且被定位成覆盖包括至少一个光纤的背衬层。 在一个实施例中，在背衬层上提供微结构（42）。 微结构是可破坏的结构，其防止粘合剂立即粘附到基底上。

公开(公告)号：WO1997008578A1

公开(公告)日：1997-03-06

申请号：PCT/US1996011463

申请日：1996-07-09

Applicant: MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Inventor： MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY ,  LEE, Nicholas, A. ,  BLOMGREN, Jack, P. ,  HENSON, Gordon, D. ,  MEIS, Michael, A.

IPC: G02B06/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/3806

Abstract: A connector for coaxial interconnection of optical fibers includes an elastically deformable housing having regions (140, 142, 150) with differing geometries and elastic properties. The geometries and elastic properties in the housing regions are adapted to retain against a channneled mount (116) optical fiber components with widely varying diameters and a wide range of tolerances.

Abstract translation: 用于光纤的同轴互连的连接器包括具有不同几何形状和弹性特性的区域（140,142,150）的可弹性变形的外壳。 壳体区域中的几何形状和弹性属性适于保持与通道安装（116）具有广泛变化的直径和宽范围的公差的光纤部件。

公开(公告)号：WO1996038751A2

公开(公告)日：1996-12-05

申请号：PCT/US1996006476

申请日：1996-05-07

Applicant: MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Inventor： MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY ,  HENSON, Gordon, D. ,  DEBAUN, Barbara, A. ,  IGL, Scott, A. ,  LEE, Nicholas, A. ,  SMITH, Terry, L.

IPC: G02B06/44

CPC classification number: G02B6/448 ,  G02B6/3839 ,  G02B6/3862 ,  G02B6/4403

Abstract: A fiber optic ribbon cable has optical connector assemblies and release elements manufactured in line with the ribbon cable assembly so as to provide a fixed, lateral spacing of the optical fibers relative to each other within the connector assembly and has the remaining portion of the cable manufactured whith an arbitrary lateral spacing of the optical fibers relative to each other. A pair of adhesive tape layers are sandwiched around the optical fibers, release elements and in-line optical connector assemblies. The release elements provide access points to the optical fibers for easy application of a connector in the field. To equip the cable with a connector, the cable is cut near the midpoint of one of the access points. After the cable is cut, the adhesive tape layers and the release element may be easily peeled back exposing the optical fibers.

Abstract translation: 光纤带状电缆具有与带状电缆组件一致制造的光学连接器组件和释放元件，以便在连接器组件内相对于彼此提供光纤的固定的横向间隔，并且将电缆的剩余部分制成 使光纤相对于彼此的任意横向间隔。 一对胶带层夹在光纤，释放元件和直列光学连接器组件周围。 释放元件提供对光纤的接入点，以便于在现场使用连接器。 为了配备电缆连接器，电缆在接近点之一的中点附近被切割。 在电缆被切割之后，胶带层和释放元件可能容易地剥离以暴露光纤。

公开(公告)号：WO1996037792A1

公开(公告)日：1996-11-28

申请号：PCT/US1996005229

申请日：1996-04-16

Applicant: MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Inventor： MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY ,  LEE, Nicholas, A. ,  ATTANASIO, Daniel, V. ,  HENSON, Gordon, D. ,  OLSON, Grieg, A.

IPC: G02B06/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/3831 ,  G02B6/3812 ,  G02B6/3851 ,  G02B6/3869 ,  G02B6/3887

Abstract: The present invention is an optical fiber connector with an internal structure which allows the polarization axis of an optical element to be freely rotated and fixed with respect to a rotational orientation-indicating reference on an external surface of the connector. The reference then provides an external physical indication of the spatial direction of the birefringence axes of the optical element.

Abstract translation: 本发明是具有内部结构的光纤连接器，其允许光学元件的偏振轴相对于连接器的外表面上的旋转取向指示基准自由旋转和固定。 该参考随后提供了光学元件的双折射轴的空间方向的外部物理指示。

公开(公告)号：WO1995008784A1

公开(公告)日：1995-03-30

申请号：PCT/US1994010745

申请日：1994-09-22

Applicant: MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Inventor： MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY ,  LEE, Nicholas, A. ,  HENSON, Gordon, D.

IPC: G02B06/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/3887

Abstract: A fiber optic connector includes a collapsible crimp ring (26), a rigid strain relief member (16), and a deformable strain relief member (18). The rigid strain relief member, in conjunction with the crimp ring, will grip protective filaments from an optical fiber cable (20) if they are available. The deformable strain relief member will grip a buffered optical fiber when deformed by the crimp ring.

Abstract translation: 光纤连接器包括可折叠压接环（26），刚性应变消除构件（16）和可变形应变消除构件（18）。 刚性应变消除构件与压接环一起将在光缆（20）可用时夹持保护性长丝。 当由压接环变形时，可变形应变消除构件将夹持缓冲光纤。

公开(公告)号：WO1991018311A2

公开(公告)日：1991-11-28

申请号：PCT/US1991003351

申请日：1991-05-14

Applicant: MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Inventor： MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY ,  HENSON, Gordon, D. ,  MEIS, Michael, A. ,  PIEKARZYK, Anthony, J.

IPC: G02B06/44

CPC classification number: G02B6/3806 ,  G02B6/4452 ,  G02B6/4454 ,  G02B6/4455

Abstract: A compact optical fiber distribution center has a housing provided by a pair of stackable containers. One container encloses a fiber connector zone in which a plurality of card-like modules are slidably mounted, normally aligned in single file, and each extending vertically when the distribution center is in use. The other container has a jumper routing zone at the front, a fiber routing zone at the rear, and an intermediate fiber storage zone which is divided by partitions, each of which is aligned with a space between adjacent modules. Each module carries a row of optical fiber connectors. At one side of the housing, the rear ends of the connectors can be connected to optical fibers of one or more feeder cables, and at the other side, the rear ends can be connected to optical fibers of one or more distribution cables. The front ends of the connectors at said one side can be connected by optical fiber jumpers to the front ends of connectors at said other side, thus interconnecting any feeder fiber with any distribution fiber. Easy access to the connectors is afforded by sliding individual modules out of the single file toward a front or a rear opening in the housing, which openings are closable by hinged doors.

Abstract translation: 紧凑型光纤分配中心具有由一对可堆放容器提供的壳体。 一个容器包围光纤连接器区域，其中多个卡状模块可滑动地安装，通常对齐在单个文件中，并且当配电中心正在使用时，每个容器垂直延伸。 另一个容器在前面具有跳线路由区，后面是光纤路由区，中间光纤存储区被分隔开，每个分区与相邻模块之间的空间对准。 每个模块都带有一排光纤连接器。 在壳体的一侧，连接器的后端可以连接到一个或多个馈电电缆的光纤，而在另一侧，后端可以连接到一个或多个分配电缆的光纤。 所述一侧的连接器的前端可以通过光纤跳线连接到所述另一侧的连接器的前端，从而将任何馈线光纤与任何分配光纤相互连接。 通过将单个文件从单个文件中朝向外壳中的前开口或后开口滑动，可以方便地访问连接器，这些开口可通过铰链门关闭。

公开(公告)号：WO1998041890A1

公开(公告)日：1998-09-24

申请号：PCT/US1997013242

申请日：1997-07-25

Applicant: MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Inventor： MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY ,  HENSON, Gordon, D. ,  REYLEK, Robert, S. ,  CARPENTER, Barry, S.

IPC: G02B06/42

CPC classification number: G02B6/4249 ,  G02B6/3839 ,  G02B6/3882 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/3893 ,  G02B6/4224 ,  G02B6/4231 ,  G02B6/424 ,  G02B6/4244 ,  G02B6/4245 ,  G02B6/4257 ,  G02B6/4261 ,  G02B6/4281 ,  G02B6/4283 ,  G02B6/4292

Abstract: A stubless optoelectronic device receptacle for connecting multifiber optical ribbon cables to optoelectronic semiconductor components is provided. The optoelectronic device receptacle consists of a receptable alignment block portion (10) contained in the receptacle body. The alignment block has a connector coupling surface (12) for engaging a fiber optic ribbon connector. An optoelectronic semiconductor component (30) is fixedly mounted to the connector coupling surface of the alignment block and a flexible circuit (40) is then mounted to the electronic semiconductor component to provide power to the component. In the preferred embodiment, the alignment block contains mechanical features (24, 26, 74) which perform precision alignment of the block to a connector attached to the fiber ribbon cable.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将多光纤光缆连接到光电半导体部件的无铅光电器件插座。 光电器件插座包括容纳在插座主体中的可接收的对准块部分（10）。 对准块具有用于接合光纤带连接器的连接器联接表面（12）。 光电子半导体部件（30）固定地安装到对准块的连接器耦合表面上，然后将柔性电路（40）安装到电子半导体部件以向部件供电。 在优选实施例中，对准块包含机械特征（24,26,74），其执行块与连接到光纤带状电缆的连接器的精确对准。

公开(公告)号：WO1997046900A1

公开(公告)日：1997-12-11

申请号：PCT/US1996016039

申请日：1996-10-07

Applicant: MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Inventor： MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY ,  LEE, Nicholas, A. ,  HENSON, Gordon, D.

IPC: G02B06/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/3893 ,  G02B6/3636 ,  G02B6/3652 ,  G02B6/3803 ,  G02B6/3806 ,  G02B6/3821 ,  G02B6/3825 ,  G02B6/3839 ,  G02B6/3861 ,  G02B6/3869 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/3887

Abstract: The present invention is a fiber optic cable connector for providing a low cost connector that provides strain relief to optical fibers without compromising an optical coupling. The cable connector has a connector body (30) that has front and back ends (38, 40). The front end of the cable body has a pair of latching members (46) extending therefrom and a mounting post (48) that also extends therefrom. The back end of the connector body (30) is tapered to form a cable transition member. A connector body cover (34) is provided to protect optical fibers residing between the connector body (30) and the body cover (34). A fiber alignment block (32), or ferrule, is provided that has a fiber receiving surface (60) for receiving at least one optical fiber and a connector body engagement surface (58) and an optical interface device surface (62). A plurality of alignment grooves (66) are formed in the receiving surface (60) for aligning the at least one optical fiber. The connector body engagement surface (58) of the ferrule includes a receiving cavity (76) for receiving the mounting post (48) of the connector body (30).

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种用于提供低成本连接器的光纤电缆连接器，其向光纤提供应变消除而不损害光耦合。 电缆连接器具有具有前端和后端（38,40）的连接器主体（30）。 电缆主体的前端具有从其延伸的一对闩锁构件（46）和从其延伸的安装柱（48）。 连接器主体（30）的后端是锥形的以形成电缆过渡部件。 连接器主体盖（34）被设置成保护位于连接器主体（30）和主体盖（34）之间的光纤。 提供了一种光纤对准块（32）或套圈，其具有用于容纳至少一个光纤和连接器本体接合表面（58）和光学接口器件表面（62）的光纤接收表面（60）。 在接收表面（60）中形成有用于对准至少一根光纤的多个对准槽（66）。 套圈的连接器主体接合表面（58）包括用于接收连接器主体（30）的安装柱（48）的接收腔（76）。

公开(公告)号：WO1997036200A2

公开(公告)日：1997-10-02

申请号：PCT/US1997002812

申请日：1997-02-21

Applicant: MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Inventor： MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY ,  CARPENTER, James, B. ,  HENSON, Gordon, D. ,  MEIS, Michael, A. ,  PATTERSON, Richard, A.

IPC: G02B06/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/3801 ,  G02B6/3802 ,  G02B6/3805 ,  G02B6/382

Abstract: A mechanical optical fiber splice with does not employ any gel material with a matching refractive index, wherein the fiber ends are prepared for intimate axial compressive contact and the fiber end faces are maintained in the splice element in optically aligned intimate contact under axial compression, as the result of heating, elastic deformation or plastic deformation of the splice element. A fixed clamping mechanism (25) was attached to the actuating tool (17) at the left side of the splice nest (20), and positioned to grip the fiber immediately as it exited the splice. A second fiber clamp (23) was mounted at the right side of the splice nest (20) on a linear ball slide with approximately 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) travel. A compression spring (26) was in contact with the ball slide, and located opposite the splice nest (20) a screw was mounted on the tool base and was used for adjusting the force that the compression spring (26) placed on the fiber via the ball slide.

Abstract translation: 具有不具有匹配折射率的任何凝胶材料的机械光纤接头，其中纤维端部被制备用于紧密的轴向压缩接触，并且纤维端面在轴向压缩下以光学对准的紧密接触保持在接头元件中，如 接头元件的加热，弹性变形或塑性变形的结果。 固定的夹紧机构（25）在接合座（20）的左侧附接到致动工具（17），并且定位成在退出接头时立即夹紧纤维。 在约0.1英寸（2.5mm）行程的线性球滑块上，将第二纤维夹（23）安装在拼接座（20）的右侧。 压缩弹簧（26）与球滑块接触，并且与接头座（20）相对的一个螺钉安装在工具基座上，用于调节压缩弹簧（26）放置在纤维上的力 球滑。