US4699454A
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Fiber optic connector
Assignee: Nokia Bell Labs
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Filing: 1984-03-29
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Granted: 1987-10-13
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Expires: 2004-03-29
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is an electro-optical component package (12), arranged as a dual in-line pin (DIP) package, and a socket (13) therefor. Connector pins (17) extending from the package establish electrical and optical contact to the package with mating connector receptacles (19) of the socket. Each pin and receptacle has a metallic body (41,26) for establishing electrical connection between the pin and receptacle when the two are mated. Each body defines a passageway (42,27) through which extends an optical fiber (30,21). When the bodies of a pin and receptacle are mated, the optical fibers extending therethrough are optically coupled. The receptacle includes a cup member (39) that is positioned loosely and movably in its passageway. The cup member defines a passageway (37) by which it mounts around the end of the receptacle's fiber. When the pin and receptacle are mated, the cup member receives and mates the end portion (51) of the pin, thereby aligning the ends (57,46) of the receptacle's and pin's fibers. A coiled spring (36) positioned in the receptacle's passageway around the receptacle's fiber urges the cup member against the end portion of the pin.
Inventors
- 👤 John L. Brubaker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:19
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/36; G02B6/38; G02B6/3807; G02B6/381; G02B6/3826; G02B6/3829; G02B6/3817; G02B6/3833; G02B6/3847; G02B6/3873; G02B6/3885; G02B6/389; G02B6/42; G02B6/4201; G02B6/4204; G02B6/421; G02B6/4249; G02B6/4292; G02B6/3855; G02B6/3874; G02B6/3878
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 51
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A pin for coupling an optical fiber to an optical element carried by a receptacle for receiving the pin, consisting of: a one-piece elongated body portion defining a passageway therethrough along a length thereof for the optical fiber, the body portion defining at one end thereof a conical portion around the passageway tapering toward the one end of the body portion; elastomeric means for positioning the optical fiber in the passageway; and the optical fiber, positioned in and nonlinearly extending even with the length of the passageway.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A pin for coupling an optical fiber to an optical element carried by a receptacle for receiving the pin, consisting of: a one-piece elongated body portion defining a passageway therethrough along a length thereof for the optical fiber, the body portion defining at one end thereof a conical portion around the passageway tapering toward the one end of the body portion; elastomeric means for positioning the optical fiber in the passageway; and the optical fiber, positioned in and nonlinearly extending even with the length of the passageway.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
117 words
A pin for coupling an optical fiber to an optical element carried by a receptacle for receiving the pin, comprising: an elongated body portion defining a passageway therethrough along a length thereof for the optical fiber, the body portion defining at one end thereof a conical portion around the passageway tapering toward the one end of the body portion; a pair of elastomeric members positioned fixedly in the passageway, one member positioned substantially at each end of the passageway, each member defining a hole therethrough for fixedly receiving the optical fiber to fixedly position the optical fiber, in the passageway; and the optical fiber, fixedly positioned in and nonlinearly extending even with the length of the passageway.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
117 words
A pin for coupling an optical fiber to an optical element carried by a receptacle for receiving the pin, comprising: an elongated body portion defining a passageway therethrough along a length thereof for the optical fiber, the body portion defining at one end thereof a conical portion around the passageway tapering toward the one end of the body portion; a pair of elastomeric members positioned fixedly in the passageway, one member positioned substantially at each end of the passageway, each member defining a hole therethrough for fixedly receiving the optical fiber to fixedly position the optical fiber, in the passageway; and the optical fiber, fixedly positioned in and nonlinearly extending even with the length of the passageway.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The pin of claim 1 wherein: the body portion further defines in an outer surface thereof outside of the conical portion a notch for engaging the receptacle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The pin of claim 1 wherein the passageway has a diameter substantially greater than the diameter of the optical fiber; and wherein the optical fiber is bowed along a length thereof in the passageway.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The pin of claim 1 wherein: the body portion further defines in an outer surface thereof outside of the conical portion a flange for limiting insertion of the pin into a pin support member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The pin of claim 1 wherein: the body portion comprises electrically conductive material for electrically connecting the pin to the receptacle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The pin of claim 6 wherein: the body portion further defines in an outer surface thereof outside of the conical portion a flange for connecting the pin to an electrical conductor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
113 words
A pin for coupling an electro-optical device to an optical fiber carried by a receptacle for receiving the pin, comprising: an elongated body portion comprising electrically conductive material and defining a passageway therethrough along a length thereof, the body portion forming at one end thereof a conical portion around the passageway tapering toward the one end of the body portion; the electro-optical device, mounted to the elongated body portion and fixedly positioned in the passageway at the one end thereof and making a first electrical contact with the body portion; and an electrical conductor connected to the electro-optical device to make all other electrical contacts with the device and extending through the passageway.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
113 words
A pin for coupling an electro-optical device to an optical fiber carried by a receptacle for receiving the pin, comprising: an elongated body portion comprising electrically conductive material and defining a passageway therethrough along a length thereof, the body portion forming at one end thereof a conical portion around the passageway tapering toward the one end of the body portion; the electro-optical device, mounted to the elongated body portion and fixedly positioned in the passageway at the one end thereof and making a first electrical contact with the body portion; and an electrical conductor connected to the electro-optical device to make all other electrical contacts with the device and extending through the passageway.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The pin of claim 8 wherein: the body portion further defines in an outer surface thereof outside of the conical portion a notch for engaging the receptacle.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
165 words
A pin for coupling a first optical fiber to a second optical fiber carried by a receptacle in a connector comprising the pin and the receptacle for receiving the pin, comprising: an elongated body portion defining a passageway therethrough along a length thereof for the first optical fiber, the passageway having a diameter greater than the diameter of the first optical fiber, the body portion defining in an outer surface thereof at one end a conical portion symmetrically around the passageway and tapering toward the one end of the body portion, the body portion further defining in an outer surface thereof outside of the conical portion an annular notch for engaging the receptacle; a pair of elastomeric members positioned fixedly in the passageway, one member substantially at each end of the passageway, each member defining a hole therethrough for fixedly receiving the first optical fiber; and the first optical fiber, fixedly positioned in the holes and nonlinearly extending even with the length of the passageway.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
165 words
A pin for coupling a first optical fiber to a second optical fiber carried by a receptacle in a connector comprising the pin and the receptacle for receiving the pin, comprising: an elongated body portion defining a passageway therethrough along a length thereof for the first optical fiber, the passageway having a diameter greater than the diameter of the first optical fiber, the body portion defining in an outer surface thereof at one end a conical portion symmetrically around the passageway and tapering toward the one end of the body portion, the body portion further defining in an outer surface thereof outside of the conical portion an annular notch for engaging the receptacle; a pair of elastomeric members positioned fixedly in the passageway, one member substantially at each end of the passageway, each member defining a hole therethrough for fixedly receiving the first optical fiber; and the first optical fiber, fixedly positioned in the holes and nonlinearly extending even with the length of the passageway.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
107 words
A receptacle for coupling an optical fiber to an optical element carried by a pin receivable by the receptacle, comprising: an elongated body portion defining a first passageway therethrough along a length thereof for the optical fiber; an alignment member loosely movably positioned in the first passageway and defining a second passageway therethrough for fixedly receiving an end portion of the optical fiber, the alignment member defining at one end thereof a conical portion of the second passageway opening outwardly from the alignment member for engaging the pin to align the optical fiber with the optical element; and means for urging the alignment member against the pin.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
107 words
A receptacle for coupling an optical fiber to an optical element carried by a pin receivable by the receptacle, comprising: an elongated body portion defining a first passageway therethrough along a length thereof for the optical fiber; an alignment member loosely movably positioned in the first passageway and defining a second passageway therethrough for fixedly receiving an end portion of the optical fiber, the alignment member defining at one end thereof a conical portion of the second passageway opening outwardly from the alignment member for engaging the pin to align the optical fiber with the optical element; and means for urging the alignment member against the pin.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
The receptacle of claim 11 wherein: the first passageway has a diameter at least equal to the diameter of the pin, for receiving the pin.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
26 words
The receptacle of claim 11 wherein: the body portion further defines substantially at one end in an inner surface thereof a protrusion for engaging the pin.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
28 words
The receptacle of claim 13 wherein: the body portion further defines in an outer surface thereof a flange for fixedly mounting the receptacle to a receptacle support member.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
38 words
The receptacle of claim 13 further comprising: an elastomeric member fixedly positioned in the second passageway outside of the conical portion, the elastomeric member defining a hole therethrough for fixedly receiving the end portion of the optical fiber.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
41 words
The receptacle of claim 11 further comprising: the optical fiber, having an end portion fixedly positioned in the second passageway, the optical fiber extending from the conical portion of the second passageway through the second passageway and through the first passageway.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
28 words
The receptacle of claim 16 wherein the urging means comprise: a coil spring positioned in the first passageway around the first optical fiber and abutting the alignment member.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
56 words
The receptacle of claim 11 further comprising: a second body portion defining a substantially "L"-shaped third passageway therethrough for the optical fiber, the second body portion for being attached to the first body portion such that the third passageway opens on the first passageway to route the optical fiber substantially perpendicularly to the first body portion.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
21 words
The receptacle of claim 11 wherein: the body portion comprises electrically conductive material for electrically connecting the receptacle to the pin.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
73 words
The receptacle of claim 17 further comprising: a second body portion defining a substantially "L"-shaped third passageway therethrough for the optical fiber, the second body portion for being attached to the first body portion such that the third passageway opens on the first passageway to route the optical fiber substantially perpendicularly to the first body portion, the second body portion defining in an inner surface thereof a protrusion for seating the coiled spring.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
236 words
A receptacle for coupling a first optical fiber to a second optical fiber carried by a pin in a connector comprising the pin and the receptacle for receiving the pin, comprising: an elongated body portion defining a first passageway therethrough along a length thereof for the first optical fiber, the first passageway generally having a diameter at least equal to the diameter of the pin, the body portion defining substantially at one end in an inner surface thereof a protrusion for engaging the pin; a cup member loosely movably positioned in the first passageway and defining a second passageway therethrough for the first optical fiber, the cup member defining at one end thereof a conical portion of the second passageway opening outwardly from the cup member and facing the protrusion for engaging the pin to align the first optical fiber with the second optical fiber; an elastomeric member fixedly positioned in the second passageway outside of the conical portion, the elastomeric member defining a hole therethrough for fixedly receiving an end portion of the first optical fiber; the first optical fiber, having an end portion fixedly positioned in the hole and extending from the conical portion of the second passageway through the second passageway and through the first passageway; and a coil spring positioned in the first passageway around the first optical fiber and abutting the cup member for urging the cup member against the pin.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
236 words
A receptacle for coupling a first optical fiber to a second optical fiber carried by a pin in a connector comprising the pin and the receptacle for receiving the pin, comprising: an elongated body portion defining a first passageway therethrough along a length thereof for the first optical fiber, the first passageway generally having a diameter at least equal to the diameter of the pin, the body portion defining substantially at one end in an inner surface thereof a protrusion for engaging the pin; a cup member loosely movably positioned in the first passageway and defining a second passageway therethrough for the first optical fiber, the cup member defining at one end thereof a conical portion of the second passageway opening outwardly from the cup member and facing the protrusion for engaging the pin to align the first optical fiber with the second optical fiber; an elastomeric member fixedly positioned in the second passageway outside of the conical portion, the elastomeric member defining a hole therethrough for fixedly receiving an end portion of the first optical fiber; the first optical fiber, having an end portion fixedly positioned in the hole and extending from the conical portion of the second passageway through the second passageway and through the first passageway; and a coil spring positioned in the first passageway around the first optical fiber and abutting the cup member for urging the cup member against the pin.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
73 words
The receptacle of claim 21 further comprising: a second body portion defining a substantially "L"-shaped third passageway therethrough for the first optical fiber, the second body portion attached to the first body portion such that the third passageway opens on the first passageway to route the first optical fiber substantially perpendicularly to the first body portion, the second body portion defining in an inner surface thereof a protrusion for seating the coiled spring.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
171 words
A connector for coupling a first optical fiber to a second optical fiber, comprising: an elongated first body portion defining a first passageway therethrough along a length thereof for mounting the first body portion to the first optical fiber, the body portion defining at one end thereof a conical portion around the first passageway tapering toward the one end of the body portion; an elongated second body portion defining a second passageway therethrough along a length thereof for the second optical fiber to extend into and for separably mating the first body portion; an alignment member loosely movably positioned in the second passageway and defining a third passageway therethrough for mounting the alignment member to the second optical fiber, the alignment member defining at one end thereof a conical portion of the third passageway opening outwardly from the alignment member for engaging the conical portion of the first body portion to align the second with the first optical fiber; and means for urging the alignment member against the first body portion.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
171 words
A connector for coupling a first optical fiber to a second optical fiber, comprising: an elongated first body portion defining a first passageway therethrough along a length thereof for mounting the first body portion to the first optical fiber, the body portion defining at one end thereof a conical portion around the first passageway tapering toward the one end of the body portion; an elongated second body portion defining a second passageway therethrough along a length thereof for the second optical fiber to extend into and for separably mating the first body portion; an alignment member loosely movably positioned in the second passageway and defining a third passageway therethrough for mounting the alignment member to the second optical fiber, the alignment member defining at one end thereof a conical portion of the third passageway opening outwardly from the alignment member for engaging the conical portion of the first body portion to align the second with the first optical fiber; and means for urging the alignment member against the first body portion.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
56 words
The connector of claim 23 further comprising: a third body portion defining a substantially "L"-shaped fourth passageway therethrough for the second optical fiber, the third body portion attached to the second body portion such that the fourth passageway opens on the second passageway to route the second optical fiber substantially perpendicularly to the second body portion.
Claim 32
Independent Claim
108 words
A device package for mounting on a socket therefor having a plurality of half-connectors, comprising: a support member; at least one electro-optical device mounted to the support member; a plurality of half-connectors mounted to the support member and coupled to the at least one device for making electrical and optical connections to the at least one device, the plurality of half-connectors all arranged to mate with half-connectors of the single socket for making all electrical and optical connections to the package through the single socket; and encapsulating means for encapsulating the support member and the at least one device, the plurality of half-connectors protruding from the encapsulating means.
Claim 33
Independent Claim
108 words
A device package for mounting on a socket therefor having a plurality of half-connectors, comprising: a support member; at least one electro-optical device mounted to the support member; a plurality of half-connectors mounted to the support member and coupled to the at least one device for making electrical and optical connections to the at least one device, the plurality of half-connectors all arranged to mate with half-connectors of the single socket for making all electrical and optical connections to the package through the single socket; and encapsulating means for encapsulating the support member and the at least one device, the plurality of half-connectors protruding from the encapsulating means.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
24 words
The package of claim 25 wherein the plurality of half-connectors are arranged in at least two parallel rows each comprising a plurality of half-connectors.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
32 words
The package of claim 25 wherein at least one of the plurality of half-connectors comprises: an electrically conductive body portion defining a passageway therethrough; and an optical fiber extending through the passageway.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
38 words
The package of claim 25 wherein at least one of the plurality of half-connectors comprises: an electrically conductive body portion defining a passageway therethrough; and one of an optical detector and an optical generator mounted in the passageway.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
173 words
An electro-optical package comprising: a support member; at least one optical device mounted to the support member; and a plurality of pins mounted to the support member and extending outwardly therefrom for making connection to the electro-optical package, at least one of the pins linked with the optical device for optically coupling the device to an optical fiber, the at least one pin comprising an elongated body portion defining a passageway therethrough along a length thereof for the optical fiber, the passageway having a diameter greater than the diameter of the optical fiber, the body portion defining in an outer surface thereof at one end thereof a conical portion symmetrically around the passageway and tapering toward the one end of the body portion, a pair of elastomeric members positioned fixedly in the passageway, one member substantially at each end of the passageway, each member defining a hole therethrough for fixedly receiving the first optical fiber, and the first optical fiber, fixedly positioned in the holes and nonlinearly extending the length of the passageway.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
173 words
An electro-optical package comprising: a support member; at least one optical device mounted to the support member; and a plurality of pins mounted to the support member and extending outwardly therefrom for making connection to the electro-optical package, at least one of the pins linked with the optical device for optically coupling the device to an optical fiber, the at least one pin comprising an elongated body portion defining a passageway therethrough along a length thereof for the optical fiber, the passageway having a diameter greater than the diameter of the optical fiber, the body portion defining in an outer surface thereof at one end thereof a conical portion symmetrically around the passageway and tapering toward the one end of the body portion, a pair of elastomeric members positioned fixedly in the passageway, one member substantially at each end of the passageway, each member defining a hole therethrough for fixedly receiving the first optical fiber, and the first optical fiber, fixedly positioned in the holes and nonlinearly extending the length of the passageway.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
26 words
The package of claim 29 wherein: the body portion of the at least one pin comprises electrically conductive material for making electrical connection to the package.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
83 words
A socket for an electro-optical package having a plurality of half-connectors, the socket comprising: a support member; and a plurality of half-connectors mounted to the support member for electrically and optically coupling with the half-connectors of the electro-optical package, the socket half-connectors arranged to mate with all of the half-connectors of the package for making all electrical and optical connections to the package through the single socket, the socket half-connectors extending through the support member for mounting the socket to a circuit board.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
83 words
A socket for an electro-optical package having a plurality of half-connectors, the socket comprising: a support member; and a plurality of half-connectors mounted to the support member for electrically and optically coupling with the half-connectors of the electro-optical package, the socket half-connectors arranged to mate with all of the half-connectors of the package for making all electrical and optical connections to the package through the single socket, the socket half-connectors extending through the support member for mounting the socket to a circuit board.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
25 words
The socket of claim 31 wherein the plurality of socket half-connectors are arranged in at least two parallel rows each comprising a plurality of half-connectors.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
32 words
The socket of claim 31 wherein at least one of the plurality of half-connectors comprises: an electrically conductive body portion defining a passageway therethrough; and an optical fiber extending into the passageway.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
57 words
The socket of claim 31 wherein at least one of the plurality of half-connectors comprises: an electrically conductive body portion defining a passageway therethrough for engaging a half-connector of the package; an optical fiber extending into the passageway; and a member positioned in the passageway for aligning the optical fiber with the engaged half-connector of the package.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
233 words
A socket for mounting an electro-optical package having a plurality of pins extending outwardly therefrom and at least one pin for making optical connection to the package, the socket comprising: a support member; a plurality of receptacles for receiving and engaging the pins of the package, the at least one receptacle for engaging the at least one pin comprising an elongated body portion defining a first passageway therethrough along a length thereof for an optical fiber, the first passageway generally having a diameter at least equal to the diameter of the pin, a cup member loosely movably positioned in the first passageway and defining a second passageway therethrough for the optical fiber, the cup member defining at one end thereof a conical portion of the second passageway opening outwardly from the cup member for engaging the pin to align the optical fiber with the pin, an elastomeric member fixedly positioned in the second passageway outside of the conical portion, the elastomeric member defining a hole therethrough for fixedly receiving an end portion of the optical fiber, the optical fiber, having an end portion fixedly positioned in the hole and extending from the conical portion of the second passageway through the second passageway and through the first passageway, and a coil spring positioned in the first passageway around the optical fiber and abutting the cup member for urging the cup member against the pin.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
233 words
A socket for mounting an electro-optical package having a plurality of pins extending outwardly therefrom and at least one pin for making optical connection to the package, the socket comprising: a support member; a plurality of receptacles for receiving and engaging the pins of the package, the at least one receptacle for engaging the at least one pin comprising an elongated body portion defining a first passageway therethrough along a length thereof for an optical fiber, the first passageway generally having a diameter at least equal to the diameter of the pin, a cup member loosely movably positioned in the first passageway and defining a second passageway therethrough for the optical fiber, the cup member defining at one end thereof a conical portion of the second passageway opening outwardly from the cup member for engaging the pin to align the optical fiber with the pin, an elastomeric member fixedly positioned in the second passageway outside of the conical portion, the elastomeric member defining a hole therethrough for fixedly receiving an end portion of the optical fiber, the optical fiber, having an end portion fixedly positioned in the hole and extending from the conical portion of the second passageway through the second passageway and through the first passageway, and a coil spring positioned in the first passageway around the optical fiber and abutting the cup member for urging the cup member against the pin.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
27 words
The socket of claim 35 wherein: the body portion of the at least one receptacle comprises electrically conductive material for making electrical connection to the engaged pin.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
64 words
The device package of claim 25 wherein the support member is planar; and wherein the plurality of half-connectors each have two ends and are mounted at one end to the support member and are substantially perpendicular at the second end to the plane of the support member and all extend at the second end to one side of the plane of the support member.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
64 words
The socket of claim 31 wherein the support member is planar and for mounting on a circuit board; and wherein the plurality of half-connectors each have two ends and are substantially perpendicular at both ends to the plane of the support member and extend through the support member for extending into a circuit board when the support member is mounted on the circuit board.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
59 words
The device package of claim 25 wherein at least one of the half-connectors has both an electrically conductive body portion for electrically connnecting to the package, the body portion defining a passageway therethrough, and one of an optical detector, an optical generator, and an optical fiber, mounted in the passageway for optically connecting through the passageway to the package.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
50 words
The socket of claim 31 wherein at least one of the half-connectors has both an electrically conductive body portion defining a passageway therethrough for engaging a half-connector of the package and electrically connecting therewith, and an optical fiber extending into the passageway for optically connecting with the engaged package half-connector.
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