Fiber-optic connector
View Patent ↗A fiber-optic connector for connecting an optical fiber to other optical assemblies is disclosed. The fiber-optic connector includes a top plate having a window of similar refractive index and transmission index as the material of an optic fiber to be contained within the fiber-optic connector. The fiber-optic connector also includes a ferrule connected to the top plate via multiple spring-loaded screws. The ferrule includes an interface and an insert. The insert is capable of firmly gripping an optical fiber. In order to reduce Fresnel reflection losses of the fiber-optic connector, the window is pre-coated with an anti-reflective surface on the side opposite an optic fiber to be contained within the fiber-optic connector.
1. A fiber-optic connector comprising:
a triangular shaped top plate having screws inserted through each tip of said triangular shaped top plate;
a window contained within said top plate, wherein said window is of substantial refractive index and transmission index as an optical fiber to be contained within said fiber-optic connector; and
a ferrule connected to said top plate via said screws inserted through corresponding O-rings, wherein said ferrule includes an interface and an insert capable of firmly gripping said optical fiber to be contained within said fiber-optic connector to ensure one end of said optical fiber protrudes beyond said insert is in direct contact with said window.
2. The fiber-optic connector of claim 1 , wherein said window is coated with an anti-reflective surface on the side opposite said optical fiber to be contained within said fiber-optic connector.
3. The fiber-optic connector of claim 1 , wherein said top plate is made of steel.
4. The fiber-optic connector of claim 1 , wherein said top plate has a thickness of less than approximately 2 mm.
5. The fiber-optic connector of claim 1 , wherein said interface is made of steel.
6. The fiber-optic connector of claim 1 , wherein said insert is made of Zirconia.
7. The fiber-optic connector of claim 1 , wherein said insert is glued to said interface via an epoxy.
8. The fiber-optic connector of claim 1 , wherein said optical fiber to be contained within said fiber-optic connector is glued to said insert via an epoxy.
9. The fiber-optic connector of claim 1 , wherein said ferrule is connected to said top plate via a plurality of spring-loaded screws.
10. The fiber-optic connector of claim 1 , wherein said optical fiber to be contained within said fiber-optic connector includes only one optical fiber.
11. An apparatus manufactured by a method comprising:
stripping a fiber buffer layer of an optical fiber to a predetermined length;
cleaving and inserting said optical fiber into an insert by allowing said optical fiber to protrude beyond said insert;
applying an epoxy to said optical fiber to keep said optical fiber remained in place within said insert;
placing a window within a triangular shaped top plate, wherein said window is of substantial refractive index and transmission index as said optical fiber; and
securing a ferrule to said triangular shaped top plate via a screw inserted through each tip of said triangular shaped top plate, wherein each screw is inserted through a corresponding O-ring, wherein said ferrule includes an interface and said insert for ensuring one end of said optical fiber is in direct contact with said window.
12. The apparatus of claim 11 , wherein said window is coated with an anti-reflective surface on the side opposite said optical fiber to be contained within said fiber-optic connector.
13. The apparatus of claim 11 , wherein said top plate is made of steel.
14. The apparatus of claim 11 , wherein said interface is made of steel.
15. The apparatus of claim 11 , wherein said insert is made of Zirconia.
16. The apparatus of claim 11 , wherein said ferrule is connected to said top plate via a plurality of spring-loaded screws.