Patent ID: 6738556
Filing Date: 2004-05-18
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A fiber holding clip in an optical module for holding an optical fiber secured in a fiber support tube adjustable with respect to a light source, said clip comprisingtwo fiber support tube holding parts (13, 15) on a common base essentially consisting of two parallel flanges (17a, 17b) extending along said fiber support tube (37), a first, essentially stiff holding part (13) located close to the fiber's light entry point, said first holding part being designed to serve as pivot point when said fiber support tube (37) is adjusted, a second, deformable holding part (15) located downstream of said first holding part, said second holding part allowing adjustment of said fiber support tube (37) essentially perpendicular to said fiber's optical axis, and a mounting plate (45) to which said common base is mounted by a plurality of base welding spots (41a, 41b, 43a, 43b) located such that rigidity in the area of the first, essentially stiff holding part (13) is increased, whereas rigidity in the area of the second, deformable holding part (15) is decreased.