Method and assembly for mounting at least one optical fiber
US6928225B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3644
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An assembly for mounting at least one optical fiber including a mounting frame defining a passageway therethrough. A fiber assembly plate generally defines a plane generally perpendicular to an axis of the at least one optical fiber and has a perimeter. The fiber assembly plate receives the at least one optical fiber. A mounting mechanism is disposed at a fixed location on the mounting frame and supports the fiber assembly plate over the at least one passageway. The mounting mechanism allows generally planar thermal expansion and/or contraction of the fiber assembly plate. A method of positioning at least one optical fiber in optical communication with an optical component using an athermal mount is also disclosed herein.
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