G - Physics – 02 – B
Patent
G - Physics
02
B
G02B 6/36 (2006.01) G02B 6/40 (2006.01) G02B 6/38 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2341293
The present invention is directed to a multiple channel fiber optic rotary joint having a stator and a rotor. Each of the rotor and stator has an optical connector having multiple fiber optic channels. A first channel is formed by a central optical fiber. The second and other optical channels are formed by forming concentric rings including individual small fibers. Each of the small fibers is about 0.001 of an inch in diameter. The multiple small fibers are formed into a ring and then a separator layer is formed over the optical ring between adjacent optical channels. A first optical surface is formed on the first optical connector. A second optical surface is formed on the second optical connector. Signals on multiple optical channels can be transmitted between the first and second optical connector when the rotor is rotated. The separator layers are set at a thickness such that there is no cross-talk from one channel to the adjacent channel.
Bowman Anthony
Wright James M.
Litton Systems Inc.
Sim & Mcburney
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