Intel corporation (20240201445). OPTICAL FIBER POSITIONING APPARATUS COMPRISING ONE OR MORE APPARATUS ALIGNMENT FEATURES simplified abstract
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OPTICAL FIBER POSITIONING APPARATUS COMPRISING ONE OR MORE APPARATUS ALIGNMENT FEATURES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Richard Laming of Livingston (GB)
Nicholas D. Psaila of Lanark (GB)
OPTICAL FIBER POSITIONING APPARATUS COMPRISING ONE OR MORE APPARATUS ALIGNMENT FEATURES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240201445 titled 'OPTICAL FIBER POSITIONING APPARATUS COMPRISING ONE OR MORE APPARATUS ALIGNMENT FEATURES
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an apparatus for positioning optical fibers in relation to the apparatus using alignment structures and features.
- The apparatus is made of a monolithic block of material.
- Fiber alignment structures in the block have grooves for accommodating optical fibers.
- Apparatus alignment features in the block have a known spatial relationship with the fiber alignment structures.
- These features enable passive alignment of the apparatus with external components like optical components or photonic chips.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Monolithic block design for precise fiber positioning.
- Grooves for secure accommodation of optical fibers.
- Known spatial relationship between alignment features and fiber structures for passive alignment.
- Enables alignment of fibers with external components without active adjustment.
Potential Applications:
- Telecommunications for high-speed data transmission.
- Fiber optic sensing for industrial applications.
- Medical imaging devices for precise optical alignment.
Problems Solved:
- Tedious manual alignment of optical fibers.
- Inaccurate positioning leading to signal loss.
- Difficulty in aligning fibers with external components.
Benefits:
- Improved signal transmission efficiency.
- Simplified installation and maintenance of optical systems.
- Enhanced precision in optical alignment.
Commercial Applications: Optical networking equipment manufacturers can utilize this technology to streamline the production process and improve the performance of their products.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to fiber optic alignment systems and precision positioning devices to understand the evolution of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are constantly exploring new materials and designs to enhance the precision and efficiency of fiber optic alignment systems.
Questions about Fiber Optic Alignment Systems: 1. How does passive alignment benefit optical fiber systems? 2. What are the potential challenges in integrating this technology into existing optical setups?
Original Abstract Submitted
an apparatus for positioning one or more optical fibers relative to the apparatus, comprises a body comprising a monolithic block of material, one or more fiber alignment structures formed in the material of the monolithic block, each fiber alignment structure comprising a groove configured to accommodate a corresponding optical fiber, and one or more apparatus alignment features formed in the material of the monolithic block, wherein the one or more apparatus alignment features are additional to the one or more fiber alignment structures and wherein the one or more apparatus alignment features have a known spatial relationship relative to the one or more fiber alignment structures. the one or more apparatus alignment features may enable passive alignment of the apparatus relative to a member which is separate from the apparatus such as an optical component and/or a photonic chip. when one or more optical fibers are located and/or secured in one or more corresponding fiber alignment structures of the apparatus, the one or more apparatus alignment features may also enable passive alignment of the one or more optical fibers relative to the member.
