Fiber optic laser alignment tool
US9547143B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4234
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus are disclosed for aligning the coupling an optical laser fiber using an alignment structure. The disclosed alignment structure accepts an optical fiber having a beam and a detection apparatus. According to one aspect of the teachings, the detection apparatus has a tapered form having a circular cross section at one end to match the laser aperture, and a circular cross section at the other end to match the fiber core.
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