Precision continuous surface guided optical module carrier and method of using same
US7116503B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01M11/04
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical module inspection circuit on an optical platform includes an optical module carrier for precisely aligning optical devices with optical interfaces of inspection equipment located at fixed positions in the optical module inspection circuit. The module-includes an apparatus for conveyance along a top surface of the optical platform. The module may be conveyed automatically to predetermined positions on the optical platform to automate alignment and positioning of optical devices with respect to optical inspection stations in the optical test circuit.
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