Coupling Light Guides TRIZ Cases

A hybrid multi-wavelength source integrates a laser array chip with a planar lightwave circuit on an elevated substrate.

Asymmetric fool-proof design prevents incorrect insertion while an adjusting element resolves the contradiction between short length and ease of operation.

A connector assembly uses light guide members with heat dissipation fins to remove thermal energy from the housing.

A laser fiber coupling device directs infrared light into an optical fiber using a light-guiding assembly and a transparent window.

A polymer magneto-optical waveguide induces direction-dependent propagation constant shifts for optical isolation.

Sharp ruby blades slice optical fiber coatings circumferentially to prevent delamination that causes overheating in high-power fiber lasers.

Curved internal harnessing members constrain optical fiber paths within connector assemblies to maintain structural integrity.

A connector delatch actuator moves a bendable latch hook to unlock the adapter.

Segmented nozzle channels create turbulent flow across the entire ferrule end face, resolving incomplete cleaning of multi-fiber connectors.

An optical fiber grating tracker detects faults in branched networks using wavelength division multiplexing.

Mechanical ridges and sockets align photonic silicon chip waveguides, eliminating active alignment costs.

Optical waveguides replace electrical cabling to reduce latency and power consumption in multi-chip switches.

Interior seal centers and secures fiber optic cables, preventing filler agent leakage during termination.

A multi-fiber ferrule holder uses a spring mechanism to apply on-axis biasing force, ensuring precise optical fiber alignment.

A compact optical connector plug uses a nested coil spring to bias the shutter holding member axially.

Metal layer blocks laser beam from damaging wiring conductors, ensuring stable electrical signal propagation.

A semi-tubular clamp with inner teeth and claws retains optical cable jackets and traction elements via radial friction forces.

An insert shoulder aligns optical fiber termini in a hermaphroditic connector, eliminating special adapters and reducing transmission losses.

Convex lenses collimate signals between an optical path-changing device and a relay device, stabilizing alignment against thermal expansion.

Waveguide channels combine optical power from multiple diode laser emitters into a single consolidated beam through integrated substrate structures.