High density coupling module
US5930425A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 21, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3825
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A high density optical fiber coupling strip has two buildout members, each of which has a mating surface. Each mating surface has formed thereon a footprint that is identical for each member, so that the mating surface, when abutted together mesh with each other in proper alignment, thereby aligning the members, and can then be joined by welding or similar means. Regardless of the connector type to be received by each member, the footprints insures that the members will be properly mated, thus making possible hybrid coupling strips as well as unitary strips.
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