18570267. OPTICAL CONNECTOR simplified abstract (Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.)
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OPTICAL CONNECTOR
Organization Name
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
Inventor(s)
Tetsu Morishima of Osaka-shi (JP)
Masahiro Shibata of Yokohama-shi (JP)
OPTICAL CONNECTOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18570267 titled 'OPTICAL CONNECTOR
The abstract describes an optical connector comprising an optical fiber, a ferrule assembly, and a housing with a positioning part defining the accommodation position of the ferrule assembly. The positioning part includes an inclined surface for contact with a part of the ferrule assembly, which consists of a ferrule, a sleeve, and a flange. The flange is positioned between the positioning part and a projection on the sleeve, with a front surface contacting the inclined surface of the positioning part.
- The optical connector includes an optical fiber, ferrule assembly, and housing.
- The housing has a positioning part with an inclined surface for contact with the ferrule assembly.
- The ferrule assembly consists of a ferrule, sleeve, and flange, with the flange positioned between the positioning part and a projection on the sleeve.
- The flange has a front surface contacting the inclined surface of the positioning part and a rear surface close to the projection of the sleeve.
Potential Applications: - Telecommunications industry for high-speed data transmission - Medical devices for optical imaging and diagnostics - Military and aerospace applications for reliable optical connections
Problems Solved: - Ensures precise alignment of optical components - Provides secure and stable optical connections - Facilitates efficient data transmission with minimal signal loss
Benefits: - Improved data transmission quality - Enhanced reliability of optical connections - Simplified installation and maintenance processes
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Optical Connector for High-Speed Data Transmission" This technology can be used in telecommunications equipment, medical devices, military and aerospace systems, and other industries requiring reliable optical connections for data transmission.
Prior Art: Prior art related to optical connectors and fiber optic technology can be found in patents and research papers in the field of optical communications and telecommunications.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in optical connector technology, fiber optic communication systems, and precision optical components for various applications.
Questions about Optical Connectors: 1. What are the key components of an optical connector and how do they contribute to efficient data transmission? 2. How does the design of the housing and ferrule assembly impact the performance of the optical connector?
Original Abstract Submitted
An optical connector in one embodiment includes an optical fiber, a ferrule assembly, and a housing. The housing has a positioning part defining an accommodation position of the ferrule assembly. The positioning part has an inclined surface with which a part of the ferrule assembly is to contact and the ferrule assembly includes a ferrule, a sleeve, and a flange. The sleeve includes a projection and the flange is disposed between the positioning part and the projection of the sleeve, and has a flange front surface including an edge contacting the inclined surface of the positioning part and a flange rear surface contacting or being close to the projection of the sleeve.
