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Optical connector apparatus

US5590227A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 1994
Grant dateDec 31, 1996
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3556
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed is an optical connector connecting apparatus. In the apparatus, a plurality of fixed optical connectors are mounted on a fixed member in a lined-up manner. An optical connector containing member having a movable optical connector mounted thereon is supported on a support member through a small-diameter beam. A moving plate mounted on a base supports the support member, and the movable optical connector is moved in X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis directions so as to be connected to the fixed optical connector. Therefore, a position deviation at the time of the connection is corrected by the flexing of the small-diameter beam so that fine-positioning is unnecessary.

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