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US 2016/0097902 A1Published application
High-power precision compact variable-focus fiber optic collimator
AssigneeBAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
InventorMichael J. SHAW
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Abstract
A two-part fiber optic collimator has a precision adjuster for controlling the position of a spring-biased lens carrier with respect to the collimator's body. An interchangeable fiber optic connector adaptor is attached to the collimator body for accurately positioning the end of a fiber optic cable in the collimator.
Claims10
A fiber optic collimator comprising:
- a collimator body having a central bore with a longitudinal axis;
- an interchangeable fiber optic connector adapter secured to the collimator body, which allows the use of industry-standard, as well as custom, fiber optic cable connectors;
- a lens carrier having a portion disposed within said bore, and a seat for holding an optical lens;
- structure for preventing relative rotation between the body and the lens carrier about said longitudinal axis, while permitting relative linear motion there between along said axis;
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- a precision adjuster which provides for precise, continuously variable, spacing between the collimating lens and the fiber optic connector.
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