GB2126368B - Coupling device for optical waveguides - Google Patents

Coupling device for optical waveguides

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Publication number
GB2126368B
GB2126368B GB08319553A GB8319553A GB2126368B GB 2126368 B GB2126368 B GB 2126368B GB 08319553 A GB08319553 A GB 08319553A GB 8319553 A GB8319553 A GB 8319553A GB 2126368 B GB2126368 B GB 2126368B
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United Kingdom
Prior art keywords
coupling device
optical waveguides
waveguides
optical
coupling
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired
Application number
GB08319553A
Other versions
GB8319553D0 (en
GB2126368A (en
Inventor
Herbert Haag
Manfred Illg
Thomas Kessler
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
TDK Micronas GmbH
ITT Inc
Original Assignee
Deutsche ITT Industries GmbH
ITT Industries Inc
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Publication of GB8319553D0 publication Critical patent/GB8319553D0/en
Publication of GB2126368A publication Critical patent/GB2126368A/en
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Classifications

    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/24—Coupling light guides
    • G02B6/36—Mechanical coupling means
    • G02B6/38—Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
    • G02B6/3807—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs
    • G02B6/3833—Details of mounting fibres in ferrules; Assembly methods; Manufacture
    • G02B6/3847—Details of mounting fibres in ferrules; Assembly methods; Manufacture with means preventing fibre end damage, e.g. recessed fibre surfaces
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/24—Coupling light guides
    • G02B6/36—Mechanical coupling means
    • G02B6/38—Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
    • G02B6/3807—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs
    • G02B6/3873—Connectors using guide surfaces for aligning ferrule ends, e.g. tubes, sleeves, V-grooves, rods, pins, balls
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/24—Coupling light guides
    • G02B6/36—Mechanical coupling means
    • G02B6/38—Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
    • G02B6/3807—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs
    • G02B6/3887—Anchoring optical cables to connector housings, e.g. strain relief features
    • G02B6/3888—Protection from over-extension or over-compression
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/24—Coupling light guides
    • G02B6/36—Mechanical coupling means
    • G02B6/38—Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
    • G02B6/3807—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs
    • G02B6/389—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs characterised by the method of fastening connecting plugs and sockets, e.g. screw- or nut-lock, snap-in, bayonet type
    • G02B6/3891—Bayonet type

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Optics & Photonics (AREA)
  • Quick-Acting Or Multi-Walled Pipe Joints (AREA)
  • Mechanical Coupling Of Light Guides (AREA)
GB08319553A 1982-08-28 1983-07-20 Coupling device for optical waveguides Expired GB2126368B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE19823232125 DE3232125A1 (en) 1982-08-28 1982-08-28 COUPLING FOR LIGHTWAVE GUIDE

Publications (3)

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GB8319553D0 GB8319553D0 (en) 1983-08-24
GB2126368A GB2126368A (en) 1984-03-21
GB2126368B true GB2126368B (en) 1986-06-18

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GB08319553A Expired GB2126368B (en) 1982-08-28 1983-07-20 Coupling device for optical waveguides

Country Status (4)

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AU (1) AU1835983A (en)
CH (1) CH660238A5 (en)
DE (1) DE3232125A1 (en)
GB (1) GB2126368B (en)

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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US4634214A (en) * 1984-06-22 1987-01-06 At&T Bell Laboratories Optical fiber connector and article comprising same
US5125056A (en) * 1986-05-14 1992-06-23 Mcdonnell Douglas Corporation Fiber optic connector assembly
GB2229545B (en) * 1989-03-21 1993-04-28 Stc Plc Jointing optical fibre cables
DE4216254C2 (en) * 1992-05-16 1994-08-18 Heraeus Kulzer Gmbh Light guide for a radiation device
WO1995024666A1 (en) * 1994-03-10 1995-09-14 Gehri Walter Andre Connector and plug-in part for a plug connection and a connector unit for a central coupling system
DE19729978A1 (en) * 1997-07-12 1999-01-14 Bayerische Motoren Werke Ag Device for joining two light guides or bundles, also able to release them, for communications links
DE19901473A1 (en) * 1999-01-15 2000-07-20 Delphi Tech Inc Connector system for optical cables
EP2142951B1 (en) 2007-04-20 2015-04-01 Huber+Suhner AG Optical connector

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US3960429A (en) * 1974-08-29 1976-06-01 Hughes Aircraft Company Connector assembly with axially operable engagement means
SE7710329L (en) * 1976-10-08 1978-04-09 Bunker Ramo COUPLING UNIT FOR OPTICAL FIBERS
GB1538801A (en) * 1977-02-22 1979-01-24 Cannon Electric Great Britain Hermaphrodite connector assembly
GB1587062A (en) * 1977-09-08 1981-03-25 Greenpar Eng Ltd Electrical connectors
US4162119A (en) * 1977-11-18 1979-07-24 International Telephone And Telegraph Corporation Fiber optic position indicator
US4279467A (en) * 1979-11-05 1981-07-21 International Telephone And Telegraph Corporation Fiber optic connector

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GB8319553D0 (en) 1983-08-24
DE3232125A1 (en) 1984-03-01
AU1835983A (en) 1984-03-01
DE3232125C2 (en) 1990-04-12
CH660238A5 (en) 1987-03-31
GB2126368A (en) 1984-03-21

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