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  • the present invention relates generally to the field of opto-electronic printed circuit boards. More particularly, the present invention relates to integration of a fiber management system into a backplane printed circuit board via a right angle bend mount.
  • Optical fiber as used in standard telecommunications and other applications is based upon the principles of Snell's Law and total internal reflection.
  • Each fiber is made up of a central core and an outer layer known as the cladding.
  • n index of refraction
  • Optical fiber connectors are made possible through the employment of a device known as a ferrule.
  • This device supports and aligns the fiber allowing for a precise coupling of one fiber to another when the connection is made.
  • the ferrule is a cylindrically shaped structure, often ceramic, which holds the fiber in its center with the aid of a cured epoxy resin.
  • the end of the fiber and the ferrule are polished to create an optically smooth, large planar surface with the optical fiber aligned as close as possible to the center of the device.
  • optical coupling takes place between the two fibers allowing the optical connection to be made.
  • the joining ferrule surfaces are not orthogonal in order to reduce unwanted reflection.
  • Multiple fiber connectors employ a ferrule that is generally rectangular in shape with grooves or holes allowing for precise alignment of a plurality of fibers. These fibers are supported in a single, parallel array, separated by 250 microns on center.
  • optical fibers and optical fiber arrays are interfaced with a printed circuit board so that they lay along the surface of the board and then bend into the board so that they form a right angle with the surface of the board.
  • Optical fiber as used in standard telecommunications and other applications is limited by its physical structure in its ability to make a right angle transition. Physically bending the fiber at such a right angle may cause strain that leads to fractures and structural imbalances in the fiber material. Repeated flexing of fibers bent in such a way exacerbates the failure risk.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective exploded view of a right angle mount according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the right angle mount of FIG. 1 , assembled with a fiber array and embedded in a backplane.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a sectional elevation view of the right angle mount of FIG. 1 , assembled with a fiber array and embedded in a backplane.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a plan view of the right angle mount of FIG. 1 .
  • the present invention pertains to electro-optical backplane systems that employ optical fibers.
  • the present invention is applicable for any fiber (single mode, multimode, polymer fiber) provided that the fiber can physically make a small bend radius with acceptable loss.
  • the type of application i.e., frequency range used) determines, in part, the loss in the system.
  • the most useful fibers for this system are those that allow for a small bend radius.
  • An exemplary embodiment of the present invention is a right angle bend mount for bending an optical fiber into the plane of a circuit board.
  • This right angle bend mount includes a base and a cover that is pivotably connected to the base by a hinge.
  • a clamp is formed by a first pair of opposed surfaces of the base and cover adjacent the hinge.
  • This clamp fixedly grips a ferrule portion of the optical fiber when the base and the cover are closed together.
  • a second pair of opposed surfaces of the base and cover forms another clamp.
  • This clamp fixedly grips a ferrule portion of the optical fiber when the base and the cover are closed together.
  • the ferrule portion of the optical fiber is held at a right angle to the gripped non-ferrule portion of the optical fiber when the base and the cover are fixed together in a closed position.
  • a bent portion of the optical fiber between the ferrule portion and the gripped non-ferrule portion is disposed in a non-gripping gap between the base and the cover when the base and the cover are closed together.
  • a fiber management system (or “FMS”) is terminated with a ferrule (single or array).
  • the illustrated exemplary embodiment uses an array type “MT” connector.
  • the fiber type used in the FMS also determines, in part, the loss in the system as it will be bent in a radius of about 8-10 mm. Fibers with high differences in a refraction index or doping are useful to keep the losses low.
  • the MT connector (shown in phantom) is illustrated mounted in a right angle mount (or molding) 100 .
  • the mount 100 guides and holds the fibers of the FMS in position to prevent signal distortion.
  • the mount 100 is shaped in way such that it can be locked and fixed into the backplane 200 .
  • FIG. 2 a perspective view of the right angle mount 100 of FIG. 1 is illustrated, assembled with a fiber array and embedded in a backplane 200 . In this view, the mount 100 is shown locked and fixed into the backplane 200 .
  • the MT fiber array is shown in phantom.
  • FIG. 3 a sectional elevation view of the right angle mount 100 of FIG. 2 is illustrated, assembled with a fiber array and embedded in a backplane 200 .
  • a silicon V-groove structure 110 helps to hold the MT fiber array 50 in place.
  • a gap 120 is formed inside the mount 100 to provide extra space that permits some variance in how the fiber array 50 bends inside the mount 100 .
  • Snap connectors 130 hold the mount 100 in a closed position.
  • FIG. 4 a plan view of the right angle mount 100 of FIG. 2 is illustrated.
  • the manufacturing method of how to aligned and mount the fiber connector/fiber array connector into the backplane is considered novel and, due to its simplicity, cost-effective.
  • the exemplary embodiment uses component that are either readily available or easy to manufacture.
  • the main element is a molded mount for PCB mounting.
  • This concept illustrated by the exemplary embodiment separates traditional backplane manufacturing from backplanes that are truly integratable with an optical fiber management system.
  • PCB manufacturing using the exemplary embodiment is that expensive components for the optical circuitry are not lost/scrapped in the case of a defect electrical circuit due to a manufacturing failure.
  • the system is modular and parts may be exchanged or saved in the manufacturing process, thus saving money.
  • the present invention has been described in terms of an exemplary embodiment, however, it will be appreciated that various modifications and improvements may be made to the described embodiment without departing from the scope o f the invention.

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A right angle bend mount for bending an optical fiber into the plane of a circuit board. The mount includes a base and a cover that is pivotably connected to the base by a hinge. A clamp is formed by a first pair of opposed surfaces of the base and cover adjacent the hinge. This clamp fixedly grips a ferrule portion of the optical fiber when the base and the cover are closed together. A second pair of opposed surfaces of the base and coverforms another clamp. This clamp fixedly grips a non-ferrule portion of the optical fiber when the base and the cover are closed together. A bent portion of the optical fiber between the ferrule portion and the gripped non-ferrule portion is disposed in a non-gripping gap between the base and the cover when the base and the cover are closed together.

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    CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
  • This application is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 10/618,786, filed on Jul. 14, 2003, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,782,181, issued on Aug. 24, 2004, which is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 10/179,756, filed Jun. 25, 2002, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,594,435, which claims priority to the provisional patent application identified by the U.S. Ser. No. 60/300,878, filed Jun. 26, 2001, of which the entire content of each application is hereby expressly incorporated by reference.
    • INTRODUCTION
  • The present invention relates generally to the field of opto-electronic printed circuit boards. More particularly, the present invention relates to integration of a fiber management system into a backplane printed circuit board via a right angle bend mount.
    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • Optical fiber as used in standard telecommunications and other applications is based upon the principles of Snell's Law and total internal reflection. Each fiber is made up of a central core and an outer layer known as the cladding. By establishing a core with an index of refraction (n) higher that the index of refraction of the cladding, the light will totally reflect internally rather than passing through the core and being lost.
  • Optical fiber connectors are made possible through the employment of a device known as a ferrule. This device supports and aligns the fiber allowing for a precise coupling of one fiber to another when the connection is made. In the case of a single fiber connector, the ferrule is a cylindrically shaped structure, often ceramic, which holds the fiber in its center with the aid of a cured epoxy resin. The end of the fiber and the ferrule are polished to create an optically smooth, large planar surface with the optical fiber aligned as close as possible to the center of the device. When two keyed ferrules are aligned end to end through a mechanical connector, optical coupling takes place between the two fibers allowing the optical connection to be made. Often, the joining ferrule surfaces are not orthogonal in order to reduce unwanted reflection.
  • Multiple fiber connectors employ a ferrule that is generally rectangular in shape with grooves or holes allowing for precise alignment of a plurality of fibers. These fibers are supported in a single, parallel array, separated by 250 microns on center.
  • It is desirable to interface optical fibers and optical fiber arrays with a printed circuit board so that they lay along the surface of the board and then bend into the board so that they form a right angle with the surface of the board. Optical fiber as used in standard telecommunications and other applications is limited by its physical structure in its ability to make a right angle transition. Physically bending the fiber at such a right angle may cause strain that leads to fractures and structural imbalances in the fiber material. Repeated flexing of fibers bent in such a way exacerbates the failure risk.
  • Thus, what is needed is a way to make an abrupt right angle bend of an optical fiber or fiber array into a printed circuit board in a manner that is stable and prevents repeated flexing.
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • It is an object of the present invention to bend an optical fiber to create a back panel/circuit-pack interface.
  • It is another object of the present invention to effect bending of an optical fiber into a backplane panel by mounting the fiber-array and guiding it with a molding shaped and dimensioned so that the stress on the fiber is minimized and radius of the bend fiber is maximized.
  • It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a right angle bend mount that easily mounts to a printed circuit board.
  • It is still another object of the present invention to provide a right angle bend mount having an easy locking V-groove structure.
  • It is a further object of the present invention to provide a right angle bend mount that mounts in a backpanel with automatic orientation.
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  • Additional objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent in the following detailed description read in conjuction with the accompanying drawing figures.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective exploded view of a right angle mount according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the right angle mount of FIG. 1, assembled with a fiber array and embedded in a backplane.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a sectional elevation view of the right angle mount of FIG. 1, assembled with a fiber array and embedded in a backplane.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a plan view of the right angle mount of FIG. 1.
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention pertains to electro-optical backplane systems that employ optical fibers. The present invention is applicable for any fiber (single mode, multimode, polymer fiber) provided that the fiber can physically make a small bend radius with acceptable loss. The type of application (i.e., frequency range used) determines, in part, the loss in the system. The most useful fibers for this system are those that allow for a small bend radius. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention is a right angle bend mount for bending an optical fiber into the plane of a circuit board. This right angle bend mount includes a base and a cover that is pivotably connected to the base by a hinge. A clamp is formed by a first pair of opposed surfaces of the base and cover adjacent the hinge. This clamp fixedly grips a ferrule portion of the optical fiber when the base and the cover are closed together. A second pair of opposed surfaces of the base and cover forms another clamp. This clamp fixedly grips a ferrule portion of the optical fiber when the base and the cover are closed together. The ferrule portion of the optical fiber is held at a right angle to the gripped non-ferrule portion of the optical fiber when the base and the cover are fixed together in a closed position. A bent portion of the optical fiber between the ferrule portion and the gripped non-ferrule portion is disposed in a non-gripping gap between the base and the cover when the base and the cover are closed together.
  • According to an exemplary embodiment a fiber management system (or “FMS”) is terminated with a ferrule (single or array). The illustrated exemplary embodiment uses an array type “MT” connector. The fiber type used in the FMS also determines, in part, the loss in the system as it will be bent in a radius of about 8-10 mm. Fibers with high differences in a refraction index or doping are useful to keep the losses low.
  • Referring to FIG. 1, the MT connector (shown in phantom) is illustrated mounted in a right angle mount (or molding) 100. The mount 100 guides and holds the fibers of the FMS in position to prevent signal distortion. The mount 100 is shaped in way such that it can be locked and fixed into the backplane 200. Referring to FIG. 2, a perspective view of the right angle mount 100 of FIG. 1 is illustrated, assembled with a fiber array and embedded in a backplane 200. In this view, the mount 100 is shown locked and fixed into the backplane 200. The MT fiber array is shown in phantom.
  • Referring to FIG. 3, a sectional elevation view of the right angle mount 100 of FIG. 2 is illustrated, assembled with a fiber array and embedded in a backplane 200. A silicon V-groove structure 110 helps to hold the MT fiber array 50 in place. A gap 120 is formed inside the mount 100 to provide extra space that permits some variance in how the fiber array 50 bends inside the mount 100. Snap connectors 130 hold the mount 100 in a closed position.
  • Referring to FIG. 4, a plan view of the right angle mount 100 of FIG. 2 is illustrated.
  • The manufacturing method of how to aligned and mount the fiber connector/fiber array connector into the backplane is considered novel and, due to its simplicity, cost-effective. The exemplary embodiment uses component that are either readily available or easy to manufacture. The main element is a molded mount for PCB mounting.
  • This concept illustrated by the exemplary embodiment separates traditional backplane manufacturing from backplanes that are truly integratable with an optical fiber management system.
  • One advantage of PCB manufacturing using the exemplary embodiment is that expensive components for the optical circuitry are not lost/scrapped in the case of a defect electrical circuit due to a manufacturing failure. The system is modular and parts may be exchanged or saved in the manufacturing process, thus saving money. The present invention has been described in terms of an exemplary embodiment, however, it will be appreciated that various modifications and improvements may be made to the described embodiment without departing from the scope o f the invention.

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1. An electro-optical assembly, comprising:
an optical fiber;
a back plane defining an opening; and
a bend mount positioned within the opening formed in the back plane, the bend mount comprising:
a base defining a curved surface;
a cover connected to the base such that a portion of the cover is positioned adjacent to the curved surface of the base, the optical fiber being positioned on the curved surface of the base such that the base and the cover cooperate to bend the optical fiber.
2. The electro-optical assembly of claim 1, wherein the bend mount further comprises a first clamp formed by a first pair of opposed surfaces of the base and cover, the first clamp adapted to fixedly grip a ferrule portion of the optical fiber when the base and the cover are fixed together in a closed position.
3. The electro-optical assembly of claim 2, wherein the bend mount further comprises a second clamp formed by a second pair of opposed surfaces of the base and cover, the second clamp adapted to fixedly grip a non-ferrule portion of the optical fiber when the base and the cover are fixed together in a closed position;
4. The electro-optical assembly of claim 1, wherein the bend mount further comprises a second clamp formed by a second pair of opposed surfaces of the base and cover, the second clamp adapted to fixedly grip a non-ferrule portion of the optical fiber when the base and the cover are fixed together in a closed position;
5. The electro-optical assembly of claim 1, wherein a bent portion of the optical fiber is disposed in a non-gripping gap between the base and the cover when the base and the cover are fixed together in a closed position.
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