Patent ID: 6510267
Filing Date: 2003-01-21
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An optical waveguide connector assembly, comprising:first and second waveguides, a first component defining a first channel portion located along a length of an inner surface thereof, said first channel portion sized to receive said first and second waveguides, and a second component defining a second channel portion located along a length of an inner surface thereof, said second channel portion sized to receive said first and second waveguides, wherein said first component is attachable to said second component such that said first and second channel portions form a channel having a central portion, with said first and second waveguides each being disposed in both of said first and second channel portions and with said first and second components together surrounding and conforming in shape to said first and second waveguides, wherein said first waveguide is positioned in a first end of said channel said second waveguide is positioned in a second end of said channel, and said first and second waveguides are held in position by said first and second components, with an end face of said first waveguide facing an end face of said second waveguide in said central portion of said channel, and wherein said channel has a reflective inner surface and wherein a gap is formed between said end faces of said first and second waveguides, said gap allowing light output from one of said first and second waveguides to reflect from said inner surface of said channel and enter the other of said first and second waveguides.