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Package structure for optical element and fibers and composite structure thereof

US5613026A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 1994
Grant dateMar 18, 1997
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3801
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical element-optical fiber composite structure having a high resistance of the optical fiber to breakage due to cyclical change in temperature, includes a package structure having a main container, side containers attached to the main container and sleeves through which a main chamber of the main container is connected to side chambers of the side containers; an optical element housed in the main chamber; and optical fibers introduced into the main chamber through the side chambers and the sleeves and connected to the optical element.

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