Methods of ferrule reshaping for correcting core-to-ferrule concentricity errors, and optical fiber cable assemblies related to such methods
US11420293B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/385
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods of reshaping ferrules used in optical fiber cables assemblies are disclosed. The reshaping methods reduce a core-to-ferrule concentricity error (E), which improves coupling efficiency and optical transmission. The methods include measuring a true center of the ferrule, wherein the true center is based on an outer surface of the ferrule; and reshaping at least a portion of the ferrule to change the true center of the ferrule, wherein the reshaping includes enlarging a portion of the ferrule. A variety of reshaping techniques are also disclosed.
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