OPTICAL FIBER ALIGNMENT PROCESS USING SUPPORT DEVICE WITH PLASTIC DEFORMATION

    公开(公告)号:WO2001037020A3

    公开(公告)日:2001-05-25

    申请号:PCT/US2000/031180

    申请日:2000-11-14

    Abstract: An alignment structure (100) maintains an optical fiber in a bore(113). The structure is fixed on a bench and is passively or actively aligned with a light source. Then the structure may be welded or soldered to the optical bench whereby the alignment may suffer due to heat transfer. To correct this, the alignment structure can be plastically deformed to correct the alignment after thecomponents have been fixed. The alignment structure has a substantially constant cross section in a z-axis direction as well as flexible links in order to allow displacements orthogonal to the optical axis. This mouvements will be initiated by seizing the component with a micro-positioner at a handle (136) and displacing it over the elastic limit to achieve permanent deformation.

    OPTICAL SWITCH ARRAY USING ROLLING SHUTTER OPTICAL SWITCH ELEMENTS
    3.
    发明申请
    OPTICAL SWITCH ARRAY USING ROLLING SHUTTER OPTICAL SWITCH ELEMENTS 审中-公开
    光学开关阵列使用滚动开关光学开关元件

    公开(公告)号:WO2001065302A1

    公开(公告)日:2001-09-07

    申请号:PCT/US2001/040252

    申请日:2001-03-05

    Abstract: An optical switch device includes a rolling shutter or membrane attached at one of its edges to a substrate near an optical port in the substrate. The rolling shutter can assume one of two states. In a first closed state, the membrane is uncoiled onto the substrate over the port such that light directed at the port impinges on the shutter. In a second open state, the membrane is rolled up away from the port such that light directed at the port impinges on the port. In one embodiment, a mirror is formed on the membrane such that when the membrane is in the closed state over the substrate, light directed at the port is reflected by the mirror. In one configuration, the optical port includes a hole or aperture such that light passed through the port without interference. The device can include a latch electrode the far end of the membrane such that when it is rolled out, it can be held in position by a latching voltage applied across the latch electrode and the substrate. Slits can be formed in the membrane to keep the mirror flat by relieving strain in the membrane and to allow gases in proximity to the device to pass through the membrane as it is activated. The shutter can include dimples to minimize the area of contact between the membrane and the substrate to reduce the probability of the two sticking together. The attachment edge of the membrane can be made shorter than its width to reduce distortions in the membrane to keep the mirror flat. A raised annular rim can be provided around the port such that when the shutter is held down over the port it is pulled taut and flat over the rim. This feature is also used to maintain flatness in the mirror. The switch device can be used as part of an array of optical switches.

    Abstract translation: 一种光学开关装置包括将其一个边缘附接到衬底附近的光学端口的基板的卷帘门或薄膜。 滚动快门可以采取两种状态之一。 在第一关闭状态下,膜在端口上展开到基板上,使得指向端口的光照射在快门上。 在第二打开状态下,膜从端口卷起,使得指向端口的光照射在端口上。 在一个实施例中,在膜上形成反射镜,使得当膜在衬底上处于关闭状态时,指向端口的光被反射镜反射。 在一种配置中,光学端口包括孔或孔,使得光通过端口而不受干扰。 该装置可以包括位于膜的远端的闩锁电极,使得当其被推出时,其可以通过施加在闩锁电极和基板上的锁存电压而保持就位。 可以在膜中形成狭缝,以通过减轻膜中的应变来保持反射镜平坦,并允许邻近装置的气体在被激活时通过膜。 快门可以包括凹坑以最小化膜和基底之间的接触面积,以减少两者粘在一起的可能性。 膜的附着边缘可以比其宽度短,以减少膜中的变形,以保持镜子平坦。 可以围绕端口设置凸起的环形边缘,使得当快门被按压在端口上时,其被拉紧并在边缘上平坦。 此功能也用于保持镜子的平整度。 开关器件可用作光开关阵列的一部分。

    OPTICAL FIBRE ACTIVE ALIGNMENT PROCESS USING SUPPORT DEVICE WITH PLASTIC DEFORMATION
    6.
    发明授权
    OPTICAL FIBRE ACTIVE ALIGNMENT PROCESS USING SUPPORT DEVICE WITH PLASTIC DEFORMATION 有权
    用塑料变形支撑装置进行光纤活动对中过程

    公开(公告)号:EP1232410B1

    公开(公告)日:2006-06-28

    申请号:EP00991854.1

    申请日:2000-11-14

    Abstract: An alignment structure (100) maintains an optical fiber in a bore (113). The structure is fixed on a bench and is passively or actively aligned with a light source. Then the structure may be welded or soldered to the optical bench whereby the alignment may suffer due to heat transfer. To correct this, the alignment structure can be plastically deformed to correct the alignment after the components have been fixed. The alignment structure has a substantially constant cross section in a z-axis direction as well as flexible links in order to allow displacements orthogonal to the optical axis. This movement will be initiated by seizing the component with a micro-positioner at a handle (136) and displacing it over the elastic limit to achieve permanent deformation.

    Abstract translation: 对准结构(100)将光纤维持在孔(113)中。 该结构固定在长椅上,被动或主动地与光源对齐。 然后,该结构可以被焊接或焊接到光学工作台,由此可以由于热传递而受到对准。 为了纠正这种情况,可以使对准结构塑性变形,以便在部件固定之后校正对准。 对准结构在z轴方向上具有基本恒定的横截面以及柔性链路,以允许垂直于光轴的位移。 这种移动将通过在手柄(136)处用微型定位器抓住组件并将其移位超过弹性极限以实现永久变形而开始。

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