Patent ID: 6836589
Filing Date: 2004-12-28
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
Apparatus for producing a collimated light beam within an optical switch, said apparatus comprising:a fiber optic line selectively positionable within said optical switch, said fiber optic line having a terminal end to emit a light beam therefrom; first adjustment means for adjusting said fiber optic line along a first plane, whereby adjustment of said first adjustment means repositions said terminal end of said fiber optic line; a collimator lens selectively positionable within said optical switch; second adjustment means for adjusting said collimator lens along a second plane, whereby adjustment of said second adjustment means repositions said collimator lens; wherein at least one of said terminal end of said fiber optic line and said collimator lens is repositioned relative to the other one so as to direct said light beam emitted by said terminal end of said fiber optic line to a given location through said collimator lens, which in turn produces said collimated light beam within said optical switch.