Clip connector for use in an optical communication coupling system
First Claim
1. An optical communication coupling system for use in a device, the optical communication coupling system comprising:
- an optical fiber capable of conveying light between a first optical communication element and a second optical communication element; and
a clip connector capable of receiving and retaining the optical fiber and, as part of receiving the optical fiber, altering the optical fiber to create an access point, the access point allows for a transfer of the light between the optical fiber and one of the first optical communication element and the second optical communication element, while the optical fiber is being retained by the clip connector;
wherein the clip connector comprises an abrasive surface capable of abrading a first surface of the optical fiber, and wherein the first surface is in contact with at least one of the first optical communication element and the second optical communication element; and
wherein the clip connector includes an intruding surface, where a second surface of the optical fiber opposite to the first surface of the optical fiber is intruded through contact with the intruding surface of the clip connector in connection with the clip connector receiving the optical fiber, and wherein the second surface deflects the light inside the optical fiber.
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Abstract
An optical communication coupling system (206) for use in a device is provided. The optical communication coupling system (206) includes an optical fiber (208) and a clip connector (302). The optical fiber (208) is capable of conveying light between a first optical communication element (202) and a second optical communication element (204). The clip connector (302) is capable of receiving the optical fiber (208) and altering it to create an access point, which allows for a transfer of light between the optical fiber (208) and one of the first optical communication element (202) and the second optical communication element (204).
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1. An optical communication coupling system for use in a device, the optical communication coupling system comprising:
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an optical fiber capable of conveying light between a first optical communication element and a second optical communication element; and a clip connector capable of receiving and retaining the optical fiber and, as part of receiving the optical fiber, altering the optical fiber to create an access point, the access point allows for a transfer of the light between the optical fiber and one of the first optical communication element and the second optical communication element, while the optical fiber is being retained by the clip connector; wherein the clip connector comprises an abrasive surface capable of abrading a first surface of the optical fiber, and wherein the first surface is in contact with at least one of the first optical communication element and the second optical communication element; and wherein the clip connector includes an intruding surface, where a second surface of the optical fiber opposite to the first surface of the optical fiber is intruded through contact with the intruding surface of the clip connector in connection with the clip connector receiving the optical fiber, and wherein the second surface deflects the light inside the optical fiber. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A device comprising:
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a first optical communication element; a second optical communication element; and an optical communication coupling system comprising; an optical fiber capable of conveying light between the first optical communication element and the second optical communication element; and a clip connector capable of receiving and retaining the optical fiber and, as part of receiving the optical fiber, altering the optical fiber to create an access point, which allows for a transfer of light between the optical fiber and one of the first optical communication element and the second optical communication element, while the optical fiber is being retained by the clip connector; wherein the clip connector comprises an abrasive surface capable of abrading a first surface of the optical fiber, and wherein the first surface is in contact with at least one of the first optical communication element and the second optical communication element; and wherein the clip connector includes an intruding surface, where a second surface of the optical fiber opposite to the first surface of the optical fiber is intruded through contact with the intruding surface of the clip connector in connection with the clip connector receiving the optical fiber, and wherein the second surface deflects the light inside the optical fiber. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A clip connector enabling optical communication between an optical fiber and an optical communication element, the clip connector comprising:
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an abrasive surface capable of abrading a first surface of the optical fiber when the optical fiber is inserted into the clip connector; an intruding surface capable of intruding a second surface of the optical fiber, the second surface of the optical fiber being opposite to the first surface of the optical fiber, through contact with the intruding surface of the clip connector in connection with the optical fiber being inserted into the clip connector, wherein when intruded the second surface deflects the light inside the optical fiber; and an aperture capable of conveying light through the first surface between the optical communication element and the optical fiber, wherein the resulting abrasion occurring as part of insertion is aligned with the aperture and at least one of a light emitting and a light receiving capability of the optical communication element, when the insertion of the optical fiber into the clip connector is completed and maintained. - View Dependent Claims (16)
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