Patent ID: 6454469
Filing Date: 2002-09-24
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A self-aligning optical coupling assembly that requires no external alignment fixtures by reason that alignment capabilities are self-contained therein, comprising: a substrate for supporting an opto-electronic device having light emitting members, and a fiber optic coupler having a bundle of optical fibers to be optically aligned with said light emitting members of said opto-electronic device, biasing alignment means carried by said substrate being in planar contact with said fiber optic coupler, and a plurality of adjustment devices in moving contact with said fiber optic coupler, acting against said biasing alignment means for adjusting said fiber optic coupler with respect to said opto-electronic device, such that said light emitting members optically self-align with said bundle of optical fibers without the need for external alignment fixtures, and means operatively attached to said opto-electronic device for powering said light emitting members in order to detect light transmission for optimum alignment.