U-clip for optical device alignment
US6905354B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3632
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Alignment of optical components to one another in 3-degrees of freedom is facilitated by a U-clip and a sleeve having an off-axis optical component running there through. A generally U-shaped clip comprises a base a first arm and a second arm to form a channel. A generally cylindrical sleeve fits within the channel with a fiber or other optical component encased in the sleeve and positioned off center relative to a mechanical axis of the sleeve. Fine alignment adjustments may be made by sliding and rotating the sleeve within the channel.
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