Inspecting end surfaces of fiber optic connectors
US7808624B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/385
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for inspecting the end faces of fiber optic connectors includes a fixture holding a plurality of fiber optic connectors. The system also includes an inspection device configured to inspect end faces of each of the fiber optic connectors, the inspection device including a movement device to which the fixture is coupled, the movement device being configured to move the inspection device relative to the fixture to allow all of the end faces to be inspected. The system also includes a computer system connected to the inspection device, the computer system being programmed to control the inspection device, display inspection data from the inspection device, and store the inspection data.
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