Coupling Light Guides TRIZ Cases

Light pipes focus optical signals through a tracing fiber to emit visible indicators at cable ends.

Diffractive beam splitting and nested reflective devices reduce device size and assembly complexity in multicast exchange optical switches.

A polarity changeable optical connector uses a latch mechanism to invert the subassembly for quick configuration changes.

A compact optical fiber connector uses a mechanical element with opposing legs to align and secure bare glass fibers.

Intersecting waveguides with phase-change material enable picosecond optical switching, resolving slow liquid crystal speeds.

A beam branching device uses skewed mirrors on a single rotating member to direct incident light into multiple directions.

Opposite-side conversion mechanism converts electrical signals to optical signals, reducing real estate consumption and thermal management difficulty.

Multicore fiber grating couples optical signals between cores at resonance wavelengths, enabling selective wavelength add-drop without complex fabrication.

A bayonet locking optical fiber connector uses a rotating ring to achieve a secure environmental seal.

A modular optical device package uses fiber stop disks to alter lens pin configurations for multiple connector types.

Rotatable cap with releasable interlock reverses MTP connector polarity without adapter replacement, reducing operator time and complexity.

A light propagation device uses a recessed filler material to confine optical signals within a waveguide structure.

Staggered surface grating coupler arrays double photonic integrated circuit input output density while maintaining standard fiber alignment pitch.

Gradient-index lens couples optical fibers to active components within hybrid electro-optical connectors.

Partition walls divide the cassette into distinct volumes, allowing front-access splicing without rear rack entry.

Direct opto-mechanical coupling connects external fiber cables to optical transceivers without intermediate jumpers.

Segmented filter areas in the wavelength selective member reduce system complexity and manufacturing costs while maintaining precise wavelength separation.

Marking sets enable precise waveguide alignment in optical components without complex active adjustment mechanisms.

Removable shroud allows field replacement of optical connector mating interfaces, resolving fixed interface limitations and reducing installation complexity.

Embedded circulator module eliminates external auxiliary devices, simplifying optical alignment operations in silicon photonic LiDAR systems.

Shared elastic members support adjacent light shielding plates, resolving cumbersome assembly of individual tabs while maintaining independent port operation.

Segmentation and self-service principles enable easy assembly of the waterproof connector while maintaining reliable sealing against moisture.

Glass substrate optical module uses thermally conductive via to dissipate heat from optical element, reducing signal reflection in compact designs.

A dielectric microsphere generates a photonic nanojet to transfer light from nanowires into silica waveguides.

Multiple springs on a movable holder bias the ferrule distally, eliminating rattle and ensuring consistent optical connection stability.

Fitting engagement aligns optical elements with waveguide cores, resolving misalignment failures during light propagation.

Micromirrors redirect light parallel to the die surface, enabling efficient coupling while avoiding slow mechanical alignment processes.

A shrouded ejector encapsulates pluggable transceivers to enable multi-directional access and engagement prongs.

A fiber optic ferrule alignment pin passageway uses segmented tight and loose fit sections to provide rotational flexibility.

Liquid coating material sets up around optical fibers to maintain their geometrical relationship, reducing strain measurement variations in shape sensing.

Relocating control logic to a management disc isolates passive optical components from static electricity and fouling, reducing device costs.

Crushable boot protrusions block adhesive leakage into guide pin holes, ensuring reliable multifiber connector assembly without blockages.

A lens structure between adhesive layers approximates light mode fields to plane waves for optical connections.

Segmented fused fiber array provides wide field of view and high optical gain, eliminating active pointing-and-tracking systems to reduce power consumption.

Rectangular capillary tubes eliminate height gaps between optical components and fibers, preventing saccadic movements and thermal stress deterioration.

Staggered cleave positions in an optical connector expand beam diameter beyond fiber pitch, eliminating manual splitting to reduce contamination sensitivity.

Swapping modular optical assemblies with predefined conduit patterns reduces engineering expenses and manual reconfiguration time.

Segmented optical ports use frame shielding to protect elements from wear while maintaining alignment precision.

A silicon-based integrated magneto-optical circulator couples laser and detector ports via non-reciprocal transmission.

Modular collar body and backbone structure secure ferrules and fiber buffers for reliable optical connections.

Nested chassis rails and detent latches stack fiber trays vertically to increase density without widening the equipment footprint.

A fiber optic connector shuttle moves between connected and disconnected positions to enable rapid optical switching.

Monolithic OSA connector block with receptacle and cavity reduces hard plug issues and improves alignment accuracy.

A push-pull boot with a transition member and cross bars engages MPO connector housings for secure handling.

A prism with a lensed reflecting surface reflects optical signals between a photonic interposer and fiber array.

Reflective turning array expands beams in two dimensions while minimizing optical losses at grating interfaces.

An integrated cap structure applies axial force to a flexible seal, eliminating separate O-rings and fasteners while ensuring secure locking.