| 摘要 |
Embodiments of the invention include an optical uniform spacing assembly for aligning a multipitch plurality of optical fibers into a uniform pitch linear array of optical fibers. The assembly includes an organizer body having a slot formed therein that extends longitudinally along the body. A portion of the slot has a width dimensioned to allow only one optical fiber at a time therethrough simultaneously and a depth dimensioned to align a multipitch plurality of optical fibers into a uniform pitch linear array of optical fibers. The assembly provides sufficient alignment for transitioning from, e.g., an optical fan-out arrangement such as a plurality of individual optical fibers to, e.g., an optical fan-in arrangement such as a ribbon cable arrangement. The assembly provides a compact, easily assembled apparatus and method for overcoming size mismatch and other conventional problems associated with transitioning between differing arrangements. Alternatively, the spacing assembly includes a transition assembly coupled to the front end thereof for providing additional alignment to, e.g., a multipitch array of optical fibers, prior to their alignment within the organizer body. Also, alternatively, an optical device such as a multifiber optical connector is coupled to the back end of the spacing assembly. Suitable multifiber connectors include, e.g., a MT connector, a MAC connector, or a LMC connector.
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