Robust, self-aligning, low-cost connector for large core optical waveguides

The optical waveguide connector comprises at least two optical waveguides abutting at a joint, the waveguides having a diameter variance in a predetermined range; a cover at least partially enclosing at least two optical waveguides, the cover having a first end, a second end, and an interior annular...

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Main Author MAXEY LONNIE C
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 29.12.2005
Edition7
Subjects
OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS, OR APPARATUS
OPTICS
PHYSICS
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Summary:The optical waveguide connector comprises at least two optical waveguides abutting at a joint, the waveguides having a diameter variance in a predetermined range; a cover at least partially enclosing at least two optical waveguides, the cover having a first end, a second end, and an interior annular space; a collet proximate each first end and second end of the cover and removably coupled to an optical waveguide; and a sleeve removably abutting each collet and circumferentially surrounding the cover and each collet.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20040876391