Optical isolator mounting apparatus
US6819509B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B7/00
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention provide for an improved optical component mounting apparatus and method. In one embodiment, the invention provides an optical component mounting apparatus that provides for accurate mounting of an optical component without the use of epoxy or other affixing agents. The optical component mounting apparatus includes a body having a bore formed longitudinally therethrough between a first and second end. The body also includes an inner sidewall of the body disposed adjacent the first end that defines a first component holding region. The first component holding region is in an offset alignment with the bore, the inner wall is adapted to frictionally accept a first component therein and exert a biasing force thereon to maintain the first component in a desired optical alignment. In another embodiment, the body includes an outer sidewall disposed between the first and second ends, wherein the inner and outer sidewalls define a second component holding region therebetween. The inner and outer sidewalls are adapted to frictionally accept a second component therein and exert a biasing force thereon to maintain the second component in a desired alignment relative…
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