OPTICAL ALIGNMENT SYSTEM

摘要

An optical alignment system for aligning an optical component is provided. The system includes an alignment component configured to be moveable in a plane and in a fixed relationship with the optical component. Typically the alignment component houses an optical fibre MT ferrule. One or more driving components are further provided typically in the form of a ball headed adjustment screw. The driving components are configured to be moveable, relative to the alignment component, in a first linear direction. At least a component of the first linear direction is parallel with the normal of the plane. The driving component, when forced along the first linear direction and in contact with the alignment component, imparts a force upon the alignment component, in the plane, to move the optical component in the plane. An alignment frame accommodating the driving components may also be provided.

主权项

1. An optical alignment system for aligning an optical component, the system comprising:
I) an alignment component configured to be:
a. moveable in a plane; and,b. in a fixed relationship with the optical component; II) a driving component configured to be moveable, relative to the alignment component, in a first linear direction wherein at least a component of the said first linear direction is parallel with the normal of the said plane; the system is configured such that the driving component, when forced along the first linear direction and in contact with the alignment component, imparts a force upon the alignment component, in the plane, to move the optical component in the plane.