Optical connections system and methods for positioning an optical fiber within an alignment device
US9829643B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3825
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for positioning an optical fiber having an end portion within an alignment groove of an alignment device includes orienting the optical fiber in the alignment groove of the alignment device; causing the optical fiber to elastically flex; using an interference point to assist in forming a curved profile of the flexed fiber, and using inherent elasticity of the flexed optical fiber to assist in retaining the end portion of the optical fiber in contact with the alignment groove. A connection system includes a connector, alignment device, and adapter, with an interference point on at least one of the connector, alignment device, or adapter.
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