Coupling Light Guides TRIZ Cases

Angled optical fiber end face directs signals via internal reflection, eliminating complex mount structures and reducing assembly costs.

An optical path control device uses anamorphic converters and dispersive elements to separate wavelength components into distinct propagation angles.

A fiber optic connector assembly integrates a push-pull tab with the cable boot to extend the release mechanism outward from the housing.

Intermediary guide pins constrain relative positioning during attachment cycles, suppressing efficiency loss from tolerance-induced misalignment.

Pre-buckling an optical fiber reduces bending stresses and insertion loss by maintaining stable groove contact without ferrules.

A polarization control system determines a reference state from input light to enable deterministic scrambling of polarized signals.

Mirror image fiber routing in transition devices resolves polarity trade-offs while maximizing 12-fiber trunk cable utilization across varying channel counts.

A handheld splicer integrates preprocessing, fusion, and shrinking functions for single-handed operation.

Magnetic sensors track the rotating blade edge position to eliminate manual positioning errors and reduce cutting tool waste.

A two-dimensional planar lightwave circuit spatial filter array couples lenslet arrays to guide optical signals through integrated silica waveguides.

Opposite directional passage through a common delay line cancels external influences, ensuring stable interferometric processing despite long propagation times.

Replacing unstable springs with magnetic devices stabilizes cutting force, improving end face flatness and reducing waste.

A five-lens optical system positions a non-circular fiber core image at the beam waist, resolving intensity distribution issues in high-power welding.

A rotatable optical connector enables arbitrary connection directions while maintaining efficient optical coupling.

A fiber array spacer uses precision-diameter optical fibers to achieve precise vertical alignment, avoiding costly substrate machining.

Capacitively coupled metal contacts actuate movable photonic crystals to tune cavity resonance, bypassing complex electronics and cryogenic cooling.

Microstructured zones on optical elements reflect positioning radiation to enable precise component alignment.

A pivotable fiber tray rotates connectors to expose ports, resolving storage space constraints that block adapter access.

Matching the optical detector input surface to the plastic fiber core diameter reduces capacitance and signal distortion for reliable transmission.

A high-density fiber optic connector uses a flexible latch mechanism to enable easy interchangeability of sub-assembly housings.

Segmented resin bodies isolate optical fiber positioning from guide part thermal deformation during solder reflow, preventing substrate separation.

A silicon photonic device uses a monolithic reflector to steer light through the base plate.

Single-mode fiber attenuates cladding mode light to enhance connection state visibility despite bright environment interference.

Interlocking hood sections in a hermaphroditic cassette constrain translational movement to resolve alignment precision challenges in compact devices.

A beam redirector with movable components adjusts the angle of incidence onto a grating coupler.

A rod-type photonic crystal fiber amplifier uses separate signal and pump coupling lenses to optimize light injection into the core and cladding.

Buckled clamping portions and threaded fastening sleeve secure optical fiber core, preventing damage during assembly.

A silicon-based optical component integrates a micro lens structure on a side wall to guide light from optical fibers into photonic packages.

A heat dissipation module uses two independent conductive components to transfer thermal energy from an optical communication module.

Segmented anchor and retention stations in the tray secure optical fibers to prevent misalignment and damage during installation.

A photonics packaging method aligns optical mode converters using index-matching material and vertical height differences for passive coupling.

Protruding members on a cover constrain the shutter rotating shaft within U-shaped insertion grooves, preventing separation and blocking alien substance entry.

An integrated loop-back circuit routes aligning light through the waveguide to bypass package walls, eliminating external mirrors and reducing board size.

A marine lidar receiver uses a digital light projector mirror array to isolate reflected signals from solar background noise, enhancing sensitivity.

Annular beam shaping elements direct conical laser radiation onto optical components, eliminating filament contamination during fiber tapering.

Asymmetric multicore fiber design positions cores on a circumference, suppressing crosstalk and eliminating marker needs for easier core specification.

A voltage controlled optical directional coupler adjusts its coupling ratio via variable transparency elements to enable dynamic power distribution.

Bent rib waveguides convert harmful modes to slab modes that radiate away, reducing crosstalk and propagation loss in optical communication systems.

An integrated silicon photonics wavelength monitor segments optical paths to enable precise continuous calibration of tunable lasers.

A ferrule fixing member uses radial plate parts and a resilient member to press the ferrule against the holding hole bottom.

Replacing threaded connections, the bayonet locking mechanism prevents loosening from vibration while reducing assembly time.

Merging the locking member with the connector body eliminates intermediate couplings, preventing cable bending near the ferrule.

Glass-as-a-Platform assemblies route optical signals through integrated waveguides, reducing system complexity and power consumption.

A one-piece metal connector body with a pre-attached ferrule and crimp sleeve grips reinforcing members through compressive deformation.

A two-piece spring push uses a locking member to engage the main body middle portion for robust alignment.

A compact optical fiber connector reduces lateral width to 2.5 mm using a nested ceramic ferrule and spring mechanism.

Angled mating of optical coupling units bends waveguides to expand beam diameter and relax alignment tolerances.