Adaptive device for shifting imaging axis across fiber-optic endfaces in multi-fiber connector for inspection
US7336884B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3885
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for shifting the imaging axis of a microscope across the endfaces of a multi-fiber connector for inspecting the fiber-optic endfaces through the microscope comprises a supporting body for attaching at one end to the optical tube of a microscope; a pendular arm rotatably mounted to another end of the supporting body; a fitting tip attached to another end of the pendular arm; a bevel wheel fastened to the supporting body; and a torsion spring for pushing the pendular arm against a slanted surface of the bevel wheel. The bevel wheel is adapted to swing the pendular arm relative to the supporting body so that the imaging axis of the microscope is moved relative to the fitting tip to selectively align the imaging axis between adjacent fiber-optic endfaces for inspection.
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