Optical connector with alignment structure

摘要

An optical connector for optically coupling light between an optical fiber and an opto-electronic device (OED) includes a lens body having a first lens array, a second lens array, and a reflecting surface on the optical path between the first lens array and the second lens array for reflecting the light between the optical fiber and the OED; and a seat separated from the lens body and located under the lens body for receiving the lens body therein. The seat includes an alignment feature as a datum for aligning the OED and an alignment structure for aligning the lens body, and wherein there is a predetermined position relationship between the alignment feature and the alignment structure so that the lens body aligns with the OED when the lens body is assembled in the seat.

主权项

1. An optical connector for mating with an optical fiber and mounting onto a substrate comprising:
a lens body for mating with the optical fiber and comprising a matching structure; a seat for mounting onto the substrate; and an opto-electronic device (OED) for electrically connecting with the substrate; wherein the seat defines an alignment feature to predetermine the position of the OED and an alignment structure to engage with the matching structure of the lens body, and the OED is located between the lens body and the seat when the lens body is assembled in the seat.