18259451. MOUNTING STRUCTURE OF OPTICAL MODULE AND OPTICAL MOUNTING BOARD simplified abstract (NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION)

MOUNTING STRUCTURE OF OPTICAL MODULE AND OPTICAL MOUNTING BOARD

Organization Name

NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Kota Shikama of Tokyo (JP)

Norio Sato of Tokyo (JP)

Takeshi Sakamoto of Tokyo (JP)

MOUNTING STRUCTURE OF OPTICAL MODULE AND OPTICAL MOUNTING BOARD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18259451 titled 'MOUNTING STRUCTURE OF OPTICAL MODULE AND OPTICAL MOUNTING BOARD

Simplified Explanation

The embodiment mounting structure of an optical module includes a series of optical modules, optical waveguide components, and optical connectors with magnetic components. By utilizing magnetic forces between the components, an attractive force is applied to decrease the gap between the facing end surfaces of the magnetic components.

• Optical module mounting structure with magnetic components
• Optical connectors with first and second magnetic components
• Optical waveguide components optically connected to the optical modules
• Magnetic force applied to decrease the gap between facing end surfaces
• At least one magnetic component includes a hard magnetic material

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1. 1. 1. Potential Applications

• Data transmission systems
• Telecommunication networks
• Optical fiber communication

1. 1. 1. Problems Solved

• Secure mounting of optical modules
• Precise alignment of optical components
• Minimization of signal loss

1. 1. 1. Benefits

• Improved optical performance
• Enhanced stability of optical connections
• Simplified assembly process

Original Abstract Submitted

An embodiment mounting structure of an optical module includes, in order, a plurality of optical modules, a first optical waveguide component, a first optical connector, a second optical connector, and a second optical waveguide component, in which the first optical connector includes a first magnetic component and accommodates the first optical waveguide component optically connected to the optical modules, the second optical connector includes a second magnetic component and accommodates the second optical waveguide component, and at least one of the first magnetic component or the second magnetic component includes a hard magnetic material, and by causing a magnetic force to act between the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component, an attractive force is applied in a direction in which a gap between facing end surfaces of the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component decreases.