WO1998026314A3 - Apparatus for, and method of, automated production, and/or packaging and/or testing of fiber optic devices including optical fiber system components and optical fibers - Google Patents

Apparatus for, and method of, automated production, and/or packaging and/or testing of fiber optic devices including optical fiber system components and optical fibers Download PDF

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WO1998026314A3
WO1998026314A3 PCT/US1997/019224 US9719224W WO9826314A3 WO 1998026314 A3 WO1998026314 A3 WO 1998026314A3 US 9719224 W US9719224 W US 9719224W WO 9826314 A3 WO9826314 A3 WO 9826314A3
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Priority to CA002273129A priority patent/CA2273129A1/en
Priority to JP52664398A priority patent/JP2002514314A/en
Priority to IL13041797A priority patent/IL130417A0/en
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    • G02B6/28—Optical coupling means having data bus means, i.e. plural waveguides interconnected and providing an inherently bidirectional system by mixing and splitting signals
    • G02B6/2804—Optical coupling means having data bus means, i.e. plural waveguides interconnected and providing an inherently bidirectional system by mixing and splitting signals forming multipart couplers without wavelength selective elements, e.g. "T" couplers, star couplers
    • G02B6/2821—Optical coupling means having data bus means, i.e. plural waveguides interconnected and providing an inherently bidirectional system by mixing and splitting signals forming multipart couplers without wavelength selective elements, e.g. "T" couplers, star couplers using lateral coupling between contiguous fibres to split or combine optical signals
    • G02B6/2835—Optical coupling means having data bus means, i.e. plural waveguides interconnected and providing an inherently bidirectional system by mixing and splitting signals forming multipart couplers without wavelength selective elements, e.g. "T" couplers, star couplers using lateral coupling between contiguous fibres to split or combine optical signals formed or shaped by thermal treatment, e.g. couplers
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    • G02B6/3855—Details of mounting fibres in ferrules; Assembly methods; Manufacture characterised by the method of anchoring or fixing the fibre within the ferrule
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    • G02B6/3807—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs
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    • G02B6/3862—Details of mounting fibres in ferrules; Assembly methods; Manufacture characterised by the method of anchoring or fixing the fibre within the ferrule radially-compressed, longitudinally-split ferrules consisting of a pair of identical matching halves
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    • G02B6/42—Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
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    • G02B6/3632—Mechanical coupling means for mounting fibres to supporting carriers characterised by the cross-sectional shape of the mechanical coupling means
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    • G02B6/36—Mechanical coupling means
    • G02B6/38—Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
    • G02B6/3807—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs
    • G02B6/3833—Details of mounting fibres in ferrules; Assembly methods; Manufacture
    • G02B6/3834—Means for centering or aligning the light guide within the ferrule
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Abstract

A system for automated production of a fiber optic device includes a chamber regulating an environment and/or atmosphere within for the automated production of the fiber optic device. The system also includes a sealable input port, communicating with the chamber and substantially sealing the environment and the atmosphere of the chamber. The sealable input port receives an optical fiber for insertion therethrough into the chamber. A movable holding stage is included within the chamber, including at least one clamp to be secured to the optical fiber. An energy source is disposed within the chamber, and used to apply energy to the optical fiber. The system also includes a gripping device within the chamber. The gripping device includes a cavity adapted for receiving the optical fiber therethrough and for securing thereto. The gripping device is also adapted to transport the optical fiber from the sealable input port to the movable holding stage and to a predetermined position to receive the energy applied by the energy source.
PCT/US1997/019224 1996-12-10 1997-10-28 Apparatus for, and method of, automated production, and/or packaging and/or testing of fiber optic devices including optical fiber system components and optical fibers WO1998026314A2 (en)

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AU49171/97A AU4917197A (en) 1996-12-10 1997-10-28 Apparatus for, and method of, automated production, and/or packaging and/or te sting of fiber optic devices including optical fiber system components and op tical fibers
EP97911904A EP0944849A2 (en) 1996-12-10 1997-10-28 Apparatus for, and method of, automated production, and/or packaging and/or testing of fiber optic devices including optical fiber system components and optical fibers
CA002273129A CA2273129A1 (en) 1996-12-10 1997-10-28 Apparatus for, and method of, automated production, and/or packaging and/or testing of fiber optic devices including optical fiber system components and optical fibers
JP52664398A JP2002514314A (en) 1996-12-10 1997-10-28 Apparatus and method for automatic manufacturing and / or packaging and / or testing of fiber optic devices including fiber optic system components and fibers
IL13041797A IL130417A0 (en) 1996-12-10 1997-10-28 Apparatus for and method of automated production and/or packaging and/or testing of fiber optic devices including optical fiber system components and optical fibers

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US08/763,122 US5871559A (en) 1996-12-10 1996-12-10 Arrangement for automated fabrication of fiber optic devices
US08/763,122 1996-12-10
US4087597P 1997-03-21 1997-03-21
US60/040,875 1997-03-21
US08/898,730 US6003341A (en) 1996-12-10 1997-07-22 Device for making fiber couplers automatically
US08/898,730 1997-07-22

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