OPTICAL MODULE AND OPTICAL DEVICE

Organization Name

murata manufacturing co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Yuuki Ishii of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)

Yuka Tanaka of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)

Katsuhiro Tabuchi of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)

Noritaka Kishi of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)

Hitoshi Sakaguchi of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)

Takahide Nakadoi of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)

Nobumasa Kitamori of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)

OPTICAL MODULE AND OPTICAL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240280804 titled 'OPTICAL MODULE AND OPTICAL DEVICE

The patent application describes an optical module with a translucent body, a tubular vibrator supporting the body, a piezoelectric element to vibrate the vibrator, and an inner-layer optical component inside the vibrator.

The module has a first gap between the translucent body and the inner-layer optical component, and a second gap between the piezoelectric element and the inner-layer optical component.
The dimensions of these gaps in the vibration direction of the body and vibrator are within a specific range based on the wavelength of the acoustic wave generated by vibration.
The gaps are designed to optimize the performance of the optical module.

Potential Applications: - Optical communication systems - Medical imaging devices - Industrial inspection equipment

Problems Solved: - Improved optical module performance - Enhanced vibration control - Increased efficiency in optical systems

Benefits: - Higher quality optical output - Greater precision in imaging - Enhanced reliability in industrial applications

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Optical Modules for High-Performance Systems" This technology can be used in high-end optical devices for various industries, including telecommunications, healthcare, and manufacturing.

Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to optical modules, piezoelectric elements, and vibration control technologies to understand the background of this innovation.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay informed about the latest advancements in optical technology, piezoelectric materials, and vibration control techniques to enhance the performance of optical modules.

Questions about Optical Modules: 1. How does the specific gap dimension affect the performance of the optical module? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in different optical systems?

Original Abstract Submitted

an optical module includes a translucent body, a tubular vibrator supporting the translucent body, a piezoelectric element located at the vibrator to vibrate the vibrator, and an inner-layer optical component at an inner side portion of the vibrator, in which a first gap is located between the translucent body and the inner-layer optical component, a second gap is located between the piezoelectric element and the inner-layer optical component, at least one of a first dimension of the first gap in a vibration direction of the translucent body and a second dimension of the second gap in the vibration direction of the vibrator is in a range of about [(n��/2)+0.1 mm] or more and about [{(n+1)��/2}−0.1 mm] or less, and n indicates an integer of 0 or more, and � indicates a wavelength of an acoustic wave generated by vibration.