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Aligning lens carriers and ferrules with alignment frames

US7578623B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 21, 2006
Grant dateAug 25, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4246
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods of aligning lens carriers and ferrules with alignment frames during assembly of optical cable connectors are disclosed. In one aspect, a method may include coupling an alignment frame with a circuit substrate, aligning a lens carrier with the alignment frame, and aligning a ferrule with the alignment frame. Other methods, apparatus, and systems incorporating the apparatus are also disclosed.

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