18579963. OPTICAL MODULE AND OPTICAL CONNECTOR CABLE simplified abstract (SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.)
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OPTICAL MODULE AND OPTICAL CONNECTOR CABLE
Organization Name
SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
Inventor(s)
Kensaku Shimada of Osaka-shi (JP)
Takeshi Inoue of Osaka-shi (JP)
Takuya Ishida of Osaka-shi (JP)
Tatsuhiko Naito of Osaka-shi (JP)
OPTICAL MODULE AND OPTICAL CONNECTOR CABLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18579963 titled 'OPTICAL MODULE AND OPTICAL CONNECTOR CABLE
The abstract describes an optical module consisting of a substrate, an optical element, and a lens module. The optical element is mounted on the substrate, while the lens module includes an outer surface and an inner surface facing each other, with a lens on the inner surface optically coupled to the optical element. The lens module is attached to the substrate with adhesive, preventing inflow of the adhesive to the optical axis of the lens.
- Optical module with substrate, optical element, and lens module
- Lens module includes outer and inner surfaces with a lens optically coupled to the optical element
- Adhesive used to attach lens module to substrate, preventing inflow to optical axis
- Innovative design to ensure optical alignment and prevent adhesive interference
- Improved optical performance and reliability
Potential Applications: - Telecommunications - Data transmission - Fiber optic networks
Problems Solved: - Ensures optical alignment - Prevents adhesive interference - Improves optical performance and reliability
Benefits: - Enhanced optical performance - Increased reliability - Simplified assembly process
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Optical Module for Telecommunications Applications This technology can be used in telecommunications equipment, data transmission systems, and fiber optic networks, providing improved optical performance and reliability in these critical applications.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the optical module prevent adhesive from interfering with the optical axis? 2. What are the potential commercial applications of this technology in the telecommunications industry?
Original Abstract Submitted
An optical module includes a substrate, an optical element, and a lens module. The optical element is mounted on the substrate. The lens module includes an outer surface and an inner surface facing each other and a lens provided on the inner surface so as to be optically coupled to the optical element and optically couples an optical fiber with the optical element through the lens. The lens module is mounted on the substrate such that the inner surface faces the substrate and is attached to the substrate with an adhesive introduced into a gap between the inner surface and the substrate. The optical module is provided with an inflow prevention structure that prevents inflow of the adhesive to an optical axis of the lens between the substrate and the lens module and between the lens and the adhesive.
