| 摘要 |
An optical switch includes a number of input modules each of which have an optical fiber, one or more lenses bonded to the fiber, and a gimbaling mechanism that selectively aligns the optical module. In one embodiment of the invention, each of the modules and associated gimbaling mechanisms is individually replaceable in the optical switch. In one embodiment of the invention, the optical modules are fitted in spheres that are positioned by motors that move push rods to engage an annular flange surrounding the sphere. In other embodiment, motors rotate the spheres directly to gimbal the optical modules.
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