Optical fiber pitch adjustment
US12271043B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2015/1452
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided are optical fiber alignment assemblies, comprising: a plurality of fiber channel members being arranged along a first vertical axis, each fiber channel member comprising a fiber channel configured to accommodate an optical fiber disposed therein, the plurality of fiber channels being parallel to one another, fiber channels adjacent to one another defining a spacing therebetween, the spacing being measured along the first vertical axis; a plurality of resilient members, a resilient member being disposed between adjacent fiber channel members; and an adjustment element, the adjustment element being configured to effect a force oriented along the first vertical axis, and the adjustment member being configured such that actuation of the adjustment member changes a compression of the plurality of resilient members so as to effect an essentially linear variation in the spacing between adjacent fiber channels. Also provided are related methods.
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