JPS5924004Y2 - light guide structure - Google Patents
light guide structureInfo
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- JPS5924004Y2 JPS5924004Y2 JP1979099547U JP9954779U JPS5924004Y2 JP S5924004 Y2 JPS5924004 Y2 JP S5924004Y2 JP 1979099547 U JP1979099547 U JP 1979099547U JP 9954779 U JP9954779 U JP 9954779U JP S5924004 Y2 JPS5924004 Y2 JP S5924004Y2
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- optical fiber
- light
- guide structure
- light guide
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Description
【考案の詳細な説明】
本考案は、光ファイバに光を導き入れるための導光構造
に関する。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a light guiding structure for guiding light into an optical fiber.
光ファイバは、曲折自在な光学的伝送路として各種の光
学機器に利用されているが、該光ファイバに、例えばＬ
ＥＤ等の発光体から発生した光を導き入れる手段として
は、第１図に示す如く、半球面状の集光面１を有する大
略円柱状の集光体２の後端に光ファイバ３を同軸状に束
ねて接続した構造のものがあった。Optical fibers are used in various optical devices as bendable optical transmission lines.
As a means for introducing light generated from a light emitter such as an ED, as shown in FIG. Some had a structure in which they were tied together and connected.
しかし、上記した導光構造は、光の集光性能が悪く、ま
た、光ファイバ３を同軸状に束ねることとしているため
、東線全体の直径が問題となり、一定の本数しか接続す
ることができず、更に、該光ファイバ３の接続を強化す
るための構成を付加しにくいという欠点があった。However, the light guide structure described above has poor light focusing performance, and since the optical fibers 3 are bundled coaxially, the diameter of the entire east line becomes a problem, and only a certain number of fibers can be connected. Furthermore, there is a drawback that it is difficult to add a structure for strengthening the connection of the optical fiber 3.
本考案は、上記した諸欠点を解決するためになされたも
のであり、その第１の目的は、集光性能の優れた導光構
造を得ることにある。The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned drawbacks, and its first purpose is to obtain a light guide structure with excellent light collection performance.
第２の目的は、任意の本数の光ファイバを接続すること
のできる導光構造を得ることにある。The second objective is to obtain a light guiding structure that can connect any number of optical fibers.
第３の目的は、光ファイバを強固に接続することのでき
る導光構造を得ることにある。The third objective is to obtain a light guide structure that can firmly connect optical fibers.
上記した諸目的を遠戚するため、本考案は、２方向に曲
率の異なる複合曲面の集光面を一端に設けた大略直方体
状の集光体に、直線状に整列させた光ファイバを対向さ
せたことを特徴とする。In order to achieve the above-mentioned purposes, the present invention aims to connect linearly aligned optical fibers to a roughly rectangular parallelepiped condenser, which has a condensing surface of a compound curved surface with different curvatures in two directions at one end. It is characterized by having
以下、図面に基づいて、本考案の実施例を説明する。Embodiments of the present invention will be described below based on the drawings.
第２図は、本考案に係る導光構造の一実施例を示す斜視
説明図であり、図面に於て、４は集光体、５は光ファイ
バ、６はＬＥＤ等の発光体を示す。FIG. 2 is a perspective explanatory view showing one embodiment of the light guiding structure according to the present invention. In the drawing, 4 indicates a condenser, 5 indicates an optical fiber, and 6 indicates a light emitting body such as an LED.
集光体４は、例えばアクリル樹脂等の透明体から成り、
大略直方体状であって、その一端には、上下及び左右の
２方向に曲率の異なる複合曲面の集光面７を設ける。The light collector 4 is made of a transparent material such as acrylic resin, for example,
It has a roughly rectangular parallelepiped shape, and at one end thereof is provided a light condensing surface 7 which is a compound curved surface having different curvatures in two directions: up and down and left and right.
２方向に湾曲した該集光面７は、光を上下、左右方向に
関して集光体４の中心方向に集束させる機能を有する。The light condensing surface 7 curved in two directions has the function of converging light toward the center of the condenser 4 in the vertical and horizontal directions.
また、上記集光体４の他端には、光ファイバ５を挿嵌す
るための溝８を穿設する。Furthermore, a groove 8 into which the optical fiber 5 is inserted is bored at the other end of the light condenser 4 .
試製８は、単に長方形状のものであってもよいが、光フ
ァイバ５を整列させ易くするため、一定ピッチの円弧を
連続させたものとするのが好ましい。The trial manufacture 8 may be simply rectangular, but in order to make it easier to align the optical fibers 5, it is preferable that the trial manufacture 8 be a series of circular arcs with a constant pitch.
光ファイバ５は、上記溝８に直線状に整列して挿嵌する
。The optical fibers 5 are inserted into the grooves 8 in linear alignment.
接続を強化するため、試製８に弾性体を介在させておき
、その弾性力によって光ファイバ５の端部を押圧する様
にすることが好ましい。In order to strengthen the connection, it is preferable to interpose an elastic body in the sample 8 so that the end of the optical fiber 5 is pressed by the elastic force of the elastic body.
なお、第３図に示す如く、光ファイバ５を該集光面７側
に整列させることとしてもよい。Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 3, the optical fibers 5 may be aligned on the condensing surface 7 side.
次に、上記構成の作用を説明すると、発光体６からの光
は、複合曲面から成る集光面７全体を照射するが、該集
光面７は、上下及び左右の２方向に湾曲しているため、
光が該２方向に関して集光体４の中心方向に集束される
こととなり、直線状に整列させた光ファイバ５に効率良
く入光する。Next, to explain the operation of the above configuration, the light from the light emitter 6 illuminates the entire light converging surface 7 made of a compound curved surface, but the light converging surface 7 is curved in two directions: up and down and left and right. Because there are
The light is focused in the two directions toward the center of the condenser 4, and efficiently enters the linearly aligned optical fibers 5.
また、光ファイバ５を直線状に整列させたことにより、
同軸状に配列した場合の様に東線全体の直径が問題とな
ることがないため、任意の本数を接続することが可能で
ある。Furthermore, by arranging the optical fibers 5 in a straight line,
Since the diameter of the entire east line is not a problem as in the case of coaxial arrangement, it is possible to connect any number of lines.
第４図は、他の実施例を示す斜視説明図であり、本実施
例は、例えば合成樹脂等から戊るクランプ機構９によっ
て光ファイバ５を整列、押圧すると共に、該クランプ機
構９を集光体４に係着させ、光ファイバ５を集光体４に
対向させたものである。FIG. 4 is a perspective explanatory view showing another embodiment. In this embodiment, the optical fibers 5 are aligned and pressed by a clamp mechanism 9 made of, for example, synthetic resin, and the clamp mechanism 9 is used to collect light. It is attached to a body 4, and an optical fiber 5 is made to face the condenser 4.
なお、上記集光体４には、必ずしも前記実施例の様な溝
を設ける必要はない。Note that the light condenser 4 does not necessarily need to be provided with grooves as in the embodiments described above.
上記構成によれば、光ファイバ５と集光体４との接続を
一層強化することができる。According to the above configuration, the connection between the optical fiber 5 and the condenser 4 can be further strengthened.
第５図は、更に他の実施例を示す斜視説明図であり、本
実施例は、着脱機構を構成するプラグ１０によって光フ
ァイバ５を直線状に整列させておくと共に、受口となる
ソケット１１を集光体４に固着しておき、両者を嵌合さ
せて光ファイバ５を集光体４に対向させる様にしたもの
である。FIG. 5 is a perspective explanatory view showing still another embodiment. In this embodiment, the optical fibers 5 are aligned in a straight line by a plug 10 constituting an attachment/detachment mechanism, and a socket 11 serving as a socket is fixed to the light condenser 4, and the two are fitted together so that the optical fiber 5 faces the light condenser 4.
上記構成によれば、光ファイバ５と集光体４とを強固に
接続することができると共に、必要に応じて光ファイバ
５を集光体４に係着、離脱させることができるという利
点がある。According to the above configuration, there is an advantage that the optical fiber 5 and the condenser 4 can be firmly connected, and the optical fiber 5 can be attached to and detached from the condenser 4 as necessary. .
上記した本考案に係る導光構造によれば、以下に列挙す
る有意義な効果を発揮することができる。According to the light guiding structure according to the present invention described above, the following significant effects can be exhibited.
第１に、複合曲面の集光面を有する集光体を用いたこと
により、直線状に整列した光ファイバに効率良く光を導
き入れることができることである。First, by using a light condenser having a compound curved light condensing surface, light can be efficiently guided into linearly aligned optical fibers.
第２に、光ファイバを直線状に整列させたことにより任
意の本数の光ファイバを強固に集光体に対向させること
ができることである。Second, by arranging the optical fibers in a straight line, any number of optical fibers can be firmly opposed to the condenser.
第３に、集光体を直方体状にし、かつ、光ファイバを直
線状に整列させたことにより、該光ファイバと集光体と
を、クランプ機構や着脱機構を介して強固に接続するこ
とができることである。Thirdly, by making the light condensing body into a rectangular parallelepiped shape and arranging the optical fibers in a straight line, it is possible to firmly connect the optical fibers and the light condensing body through a clamp mechanism or a detachable mechanism. It is possible.
第１図は従来例を示す斜視説明図、第２図は本考案に係
る導光構造の一実施例を示す斜視説明図、第３図は第２
図の実施例の変形態様を示す斜視説明図、第４図は他の
実施例を示す斜視説明図、第５図は更に他の実施例を示
す斜視説明図である。
４・・・・・・集光体、５・・・・・・光ファイバ ７
・・・・・・集光面、８・・・・・・溝、９・・・・・
・クランプ機構、１０・・・・・・プラグ、１１・・・
・・・ソケット。FIG. 1 is a perspective explanatory diagram showing a conventional example, FIG. 2 is a perspective explanatory diagram showing an embodiment of the light guide structure according to the present invention, and FIG.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a modification of the embodiment shown in the figure, FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing another embodiment, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing still another embodiment. 4...Concentrator, 5...Optical fiber 7
...Condensing surface, 8...Groove, 9...
・Clamp mechanism, 10...Plug, 11...
···socket.
Claims (1)
、その対向する他端を平滑面とした大略直方体状の集光
体に、直線状に整列させた光ファイバの一端を対向させ
たことを特徴とする導光構造。 ２ 光ファイバの一端を平滑面側に整列させたことを特
徴とする実用新案登録請求の範囲第１項記載の導光構造
。 ３ 集光体に光ファイバの一端を挿嵌するための溝を穿
設したことを特徴とする実用新案登録請求の範囲第１項
記載の導光構造。 ４ 溝に弾性体を介在させて光ファイバの一端を押圧す
る様にして対向させたことを特徴とする実用新案登録請
求の範囲第３項記載の導光構造。 ５ 光ファイバの一端を集光面側に整列させたことを特
徴とする実用新案登録請求の範囲第１項記載の導光構造
。 ６ クランプ機構によって光ファイバの一端を整列、押
圧すると共に、該クランプ機構を集光体に係着して光フ
ァイバの一端を対向させたことを特徴とする実用新案登
録請求の範囲第１項記載の導光構造。 ７ 着脱機構のプラグに光ファイバの一端を整列させて
おくと共に、ソケットを集光体に固着しておき、両者を
嵌合して集光体を光ファイバの一端を対向させる様にし
たことを特徴とする実用新案登録請求の範囲第１項記載
の導光構造。[Claims for Utility Model Registration] A roughly rectangular parallelepiped-shaped light condenser with a compound curved light condensing surface having different curvatures in 12 directions at one end and a smooth surface at the other end, arranged in a straight line. A light guide structure characterized by having one ends of optical fibers facing each other. 2. The light guide structure according to claim 1 of the utility model registration, characterized in that one end of the optical fiber is aligned on the smooth surface side. 3. The light guide structure according to claim 1 of the utility model registration, characterized in that a groove for inserting one end of an optical fiber is formed in the condenser. 4. The light guide structure according to claim 3 of the utility model registration, characterized in that an elastic body is interposed in the groove so as to press one end of the optical fiber so as to face each other. 5. The light guide structure according to claim 1 of the utility model registration, characterized in that one end of the optical fiber is aligned on the light collecting surface side. 6. Utility model registration claim 1, characterized in that one end of the optical fiber is aligned and pressed by a clamp mechanism, and the clamp mechanism is engaged with a light condenser so that the one end of the optical fiber is opposed to each other. light guide structure. 7 One end of the optical fiber is aligned with the plug of the attachment/detachment mechanism, and the socket is fixed to the condenser, and the two are fitted together so that the condenser faces the one end of the optical fiber. A light guide structure according to claim 1 of the patented utility model.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| JP1979099547U JPS5924004Y2 (en) | 1979-07-20 | 1979-07-20 | light guide structure |
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| JP1979099547U JPS5924004Y2 (en) | 1979-07-20 | 1979-07-20 | light guide structure |
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| JPS5924004Y2 true JPS5924004Y2 (en) | 1984-07-17 |
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| JP1979099547U Expired JPS5924004Y2 (en) | 1979-07-20 | 1979-07-20 | light guide structure |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| JPS51137427A (en) * | 1975-05-09 | 1976-11-27 | Philips Nv | Device for coupling radiation source to single mode optical transfer fiber |
| JPS5282246A (en) * | 1975-12-27 | 1977-07-09 | Olympus Optical Co Ltd | Light source device |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| JPS51137427A (en) * | 1975-05-09 | 1976-11-27 | Philips Nv | Device for coupling radiation source to single mode optical transfer fiber |
| JPS5282246A (en) * | 1975-12-27 | 1977-07-09 | Olympus Optical Co Ltd | Light source device |
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