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Multi-fiber optical connector and optical fiber connection method

US12169309B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 2020
Grant dateDec 17, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/403
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure has an object to provide a multicore optical connector that can achieve size reduction and pitch reduction without performing highly accurate machining of V-grooves or the like. The present disclosure is a multicore optical connector including a holding member 11 having a flat bottom surface 14B, and provided with a groove that enables a plurality of optical fibers 91 to be arranged along the bottom surface 14B, the plurality of optical fibers 91 stored in a row on the bottom surface of the groove, and a lid 15 that is in contact with all the plurality of optical fibers 91 and is fixed to the plurality of optical fibers 91 and the holding member 11 in a state in which the plurality of optical fibers 91 are pressed against the bottom surface 14B of the groove to form a long hole 12 at the groove 14.

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