LENS BLOCK FOR OPTICAL CONNECTION
First Claim
1. A lens block for an optical connection, comprising:
- at least one optical channel having an optical interface portion;
a total internal reflection (TIR) surface for turning the optical signal of the at least one optical channel;
at least one fiber lead-in aligned to the TIR surface; and
one or more magnetic materials attached to the lens block.
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Abstract
Disclosed are lens blocks and methods for making the same. In one embodiment, the lens block includes at least one optical channel having an optical interface portion on a first side, and one or more magnetic materials attached to the lens block. In one embodiment, the lens block may include one or more opening for receiving the one or more magnetic materials. The one or more openings may be located on any suitable side of the lens block as desired. The magnetic materials provide attachment with a complimentary device having an optical interface. Consequently, the lens block allows for quick and easy assembly along with a robust structure for a large number of mating/unmating cycles. In other embodiments, the lens blocks disclosed may further include one or more electrical contacts for making a hybrid connection.
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24 Claims
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1. A lens block for an optical connection, comprising:
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at least one optical channel having an optical interface portion; a total internal reflection (TIR) surface for turning the optical signal of the at least one optical channel; at least one fiber lead-in aligned to the TIR surface; and one or more magnetic materials attached to the lens block. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A lens block, comprising:
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at least one optical channel having an optical interface portion on a first side; and one or more openings on a second side for receiving one or more magnetic materials. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method for making a lens block, comprising:
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providing the lens block comprising at least one optical channel with an optical interface portion; providing at least one magnetic material; and attaching the at least one magnetic material to the lens block. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24)
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