Precision fiber attachment
US7263266B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3628
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention is directed to a fiber attachment including a hot pad and solder glass that attaches an optical fiber to the hot pad. The attached is formed by positioning the optical fiber over the hot pad and aligning the optical fiber. The optical fiber is then raised and solder glass preforms are positioned on the hot pad. Heat is applied to the glass preforms such that they melt. Once the preforms are melted, the optical fiber is lowered into the molten solder glass. The current is then removed and the solder glass solidifies as it cools to form an attachment between the optical fiber and the hot pad.
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