OPTICAL COUPLER

Organization Name

murata manufacturing co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Kazuho Shimada of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)

Yasuhiro Shimizu of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)

Masaki Nagata of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)

Naoya Mori of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)

OPTICAL COUPLER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240184061 titled 'OPTICAL COUPLER

The abstract describes an optical coupler that includes a first optical member with condensing lenses, a fixing unit for optical fibers, and a support member with different portions in the x and y-axis directions.

The optical coupler concentrates light traveling in a positive x-axis direction using condensing lenses.
The fixing unit secures one or more optical fibers in place.
The support member has portions extending in the x and y-axis directions to hold the optical member and fixing unit at intervals.
The components are arranged and fixed in a specific order and position within the support member.

Potential Applications: - Optical communication systems - Fiber optic networks - Medical imaging devices

Problems Solved: - Efficient light concentration - Secure fixing of optical fibers - Proper alignment of optical components

Benefits: - Improved light transmission - Enhanced optical system stability - Precise optical alignment

Commercial Applications: Title: Optical Coupler for High-Speed Data Transmission This technology can be used in telecommunications, medical imaging, and industrial automation for improved optical performance and reliability.

Prior Art: There may be existing patents related to optical couplers and fiber optic systems that address similar issues of light concentration and fiber fixing.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in optical coupler design, fiber optic technology, and optical communication systems to enhance the performance of this innovation.

Questions about Optical Couplers: 1. How does the design of this optical coupler improve light transmission efficiency? 2. What are the potential challenges in integrating this optical coupler into existing optical systems?

Original Abstract Submitted

an optical coupler that includes: a first optical member including one or more condensing lenses that concentrate light traveling in a positive direction of an x-axis; a fixing unit that fixes one or more optical fibers; and a support member having a first portion extending in the x-axis direction, a second portion extending in the x-axis direction, and a third portion extending in a y-axis direction orthogonal to the x-axis direction. the third portion, the first optical member, and the fixing unit are arranged at intervals in this order in a positive direction of an x-axis. the third portion, the first optical member, and the fixing unit are positioned between the first portion and the second portion as viewed in the z-axis direction. the third portion, the first optical member, and the fixing unit are fixed to the first portion and the second portion.