Patent ID: 6997621
Filing Date: 2006-02-14
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A method for fixation of optical fiber in an optical device module, said module comprising a case with an integrated optical element, said optical fiber being installed from an exterior of said case into said optical element, comprising the steps of: utilizing a fixation pipe configured to receive insertion of optical fiber, and adapted for affixation of said optical fiber by means of a solder in an intermediate part of said fixation pipe, an external surface of said intermediate part of said fixation pipe comprising a groove for a copper bit; positioning and installing said fixation pipe to said case such that said intermediate part of said fixation pipe is positioned outside of said case; inserting said optical fiber inside said fixation pipe so that a stripped part, wherein a coating of said optical fiber has been removed, is positioned in said intermediate part of said fixation pipe, and a coated part of said optical fiber is positioned opposite to said case from said intermediate part; and contacting a copper bit to said groove for copper bit to affix said optical fiber to the fixation pipe by a solder.