Multi-channel optical rotary coupling of low reflectance
US8160408B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3604
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical rotary joint comprises a first collimator arrangement for coupling-on first light-waveguides, and a second collimator arrangement for coupling-on second light waveguides, with the second collimator arrangement being supported to be rotatable relative to the first collimator arrangement about a rotation axis. At least one derotating optical element is provided in the light path between the first collimator arrangement and the second collimator arrangement. At least one collimator arrangement comprises a rod-shaped lens that is fastened on a support plate so that the axis of the lens is tilted at a given angle relative to the rotation axis of the rotary joint.
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