Alignment apparatus and method for optical fiber blocks
US6975799B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3803
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates to an alignment apparatus for aligning a planar optical wave-guide element and an optical fiber block wherein alignment can be completed with more precision and less expense than conventional methods. The alignment apparatus comprising a lower plate; a sliding table mounted on the lower plate capable of horizontal displacement on the lower plate; an upper plate mounted to the sliding table; and, a jig disposed on the upper plate and fixed to rotational means and capable of rotation about the upper plate for holding the optical fiber block.
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