Method and apparatus for producing a thermoplastic resin film

A thermoplastic resin film manufacturing method and manufacturing device are disclosed wherein an air volume sprayed by the auxiliary cooling device onto the surface of the film on the opposite side thereof to the cooling drum side thereof is set to be larger than the suction amount by an exhaust mechanism between nozzles, to avoid the suction of the air containing the high concentration of oligomer around the extrusion die into the auxiliary cooling device, thereby preventing precipitation and deposition of the oligomer onto spraying nozzles within the auxiliary cooling device and the suction surface of the exhaust mechanism between nozzles.

Optical coupling element and method of manufacturing the same

According to one embodiment, an optical coupling element comprises an optical waveguide, a ferrule provided with a holding hole which holds the optical waveguide, electrical read frame formed on the element mounting surface of the ferrule, an optical semiconductor element which is mounted on the element mounting surface of the ferrule and connected to the electrical read frame, and a transparent adhesive which fills the gap between the optical semiconductor element and the optical waveguide. At least one side of the optical semiconductor element partially falls within a region obtained by extending the holding hole in the ferrule toward the optical semiconductor element.

Method for fabricating light guide plate

A method for fabricating a light guide plate includes the following steps. Injection molding a light guide plate to obtain a light guide plate with a stub. Cutting away the stub to obtain a light guide plate with a cut edge. Providing a thermal resetting apparatus having an nano release material layer. A thermal melting temperature of the nano release material layer is higher than that of the light guide plate, heating the thermal resetting apparatus to make a temperature of the nano release material layer higher than the thermal melting temperature of the nano release material layer. And resetting the cut edge of the light guide plate by contacting the nano release material layer of the thermal resetting apparatus with the cut edge of the light guide plate to obtain a light guide plate with a smooth edge.

APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING LIGHT GUIDE PLATE

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of liquid crystal display. Specifically, it relates to an apparatus for manufacturing light guide plate. The apparatus comprises: a feeding unit having a slit-shaped discharge port, an extrusion unit comprising a conveying roller for conveying the raw material and an extrusion roller for extruding the raw material, and a cutting unit for cutting the light guide plate guided out of the extrusion unit, wherein an elongated recess depressing toward the interior of the extrusion roller is disposed on a roller body of the extrusion roller, in order to manufacture a light guide plate having a varying thickness. The apparatus has the advantages of high production efficiency. 1. An apparatus for manufacturing light guide plate , comprising:a feeding unit having a slit-shaped discharge port for supplying raw material of the light guide plate,an extrusion unit comprising a conveying roller for conveying the raw material and an extrusion roller for extruding the raw material, anda cutting unit for cutting the light guide plate guided out of the extrusion unit,wherein an elongated recess depressing toward the interior of the extrusion roller is disposed on a roller body of the extrusion roller, in order to manufacture a light guide plate having a varying thickness.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the conveying roller is located at one side of the raw material and the extrusion roller is located at the other side thereof claim 1 , and the conveying roller is disposed at a position corresponding to the extrusion roller for cooperation therewith.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the apparatus comprises only one extrusion roller claim 2 , and in the extrusion unit claim 2 , the rotating direction of the roller body of the extrusion roll and that of the roller body of the conveying roller are consistent with the advancing direction of the raw material.4. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein ...

Method for manufacturing compound optical film

A compound optical film includes an unitary two-layer structure with of a light guide layer and a light reflective layer attached on the light guide layer. A number of light scattering particles are dispersed in the light guide layer adjacent to an interface between the light guide layer and the light reflective layer. The compound optical film can reduce the thickness of backlight module while the compound optical film is used in backlight module. The present art also relates to a manufacturing method for the compound optical film.

Light guide plate, and method and mold for manufacturing the same

The present invention provides a light guide plate and a method and a mold for manufacturing the same. The light guide plate comprises at least one incident surface, an exiting surface and a bottom surface, the exiting surface and bottom surface being disposed facing to each other and both being connected to the incident surface, the light guide plate having a cavity formed therein, wherein light incident from the incident surface exits the exiting surface after refracted and/or reflected by the cavity. With the light guide plate, light energy loss can be reduced and brightness of pictures can be improved.

LIGHT GUIDE PLATE TRANSFER MOLDING METHOD, LIGHT GUIDE PLATE, AND PLANAR LIGHT SOURCE APPARATUS

A light guide plate transfer molding method for performing transfer molding of a light guide plate using a first mold and a second mold, includes performing, on a resin material, transfer molding of a first pattern and a second pattern that are provided on a transfer face of the first mold. The first pattern changes with a specific interval P serving as one period. The second pattern changes with one or two or more periods that correspond to 1/Na of the interval P. Na is a positive integer that satisfies Na≦m, m being a specific positive integer. 1. A light guide plate transfer molding method for performing transfer molding of a light guide plate using a first mold and a second mold , the method comprising:performing, on a resin material, transfer molding of a first pattern and a second pattern that are provided on a transfer face of the first mold,wherein the first pattern changes with a specific interval P serving as one period, andwherein the second pattern changes with one or two or more periods that correspond to 1.01/Na of the interval P,where Na is a positive integer that satisfies Na≦m, m being a specific positive integer.2. The light guide plate transfer molding method according to claim 1 ,wherein among the first mold and the second mold, at least the first mold has a transfer face, andwherein the transfer face has an area smaller than the area of the resin material.3. The light guide plate transfer molding method according to claim 1 , further comprising:performing, on another surface of the resin material, transfer molding of a third pattern or a fourth pattern that are provided on the transfer face of the second mold,wherein the third pattern changes with one or two or more periods that correspond to 1/Nb of the interval P,where Nb is a positive integer that satisfies Nb≧m+1, m being a specific positive integer, and the fourth pattern not having periodicity.4. The light guide plate transfer molding method according to claim 1 ,wherein the period of the ...

Low loss passive optical hub for use in the plastic optical fiber networks

A node for a low loss passive optical hub is provided. The low loss passive optical hub includes a 1:N-split fiber and a plastic-optical fiber. The 1:N-split fiber has a fused-fractional end and N second-fractional ends. The 1:N-split fiber is formed from N sub-fibers. The N sub-fibers each have a first-fractional end and a second-fractional end. The N first-fractional ends are fused to form the fused-fractional end. The plastic-optical fiber has a first end and a second end. The first end of the plastic-optical fiber is optically coupled to the fused-fractional end of the 1:N-split fiber.

Methods of producing three-dimensional objects from materials having multiple mechanisms of hardening

A method of forming a three-dimensional object is carried out by: (a) providing a carrier and an optically transparent member having a build surface, the carrier and the build surface defining a build region therebetween; (b) filling the build region with a polymerizable liquid, the polymerizable liquid including a mixture of (i) a light polymerizable liquid first component, and (ii) a second solidifiable component that is different from the first component; (c) irradiating the build region with light through the optically transparent member to form a solid polymer scaffold from the first component and also advancing the carrier away from the build surface to form a three-dimensional intermediate having the same shape as, or a shape to be imparted to, the three-dimensional object, and containing the second solidifiable component carried in the scaffold in unsolidified and/or uncured form; and (d) concurrently with or subsequent to the irradiating step, solidifying and/or curing the second solidifiable component in the three-dimensional intermediate to form the three-dimensional object.

OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTOR AND MOLD AND METHOD FOR MOLDING SAME

Optical fiber connector includes a main body and at least one protrusion. The main body includes a first surface, a second surface, and at least one receiving hole defined therein. Each protrusion is positioned on the first surface and surrounds an opening of the corresponding receiving hole. 1. An optical fiber connector comprising: a first surface;', 'a second surface opposite to the first surface;', 'an upper surface having a recess defined therein and the recess passing through the second surface;', 'a lower surface opposite to the upper surface, wherein at least one receiving hole being formed in the first surface and being configured for fluid communication with the recess; and, 'a main body comprisingat least one protrusion corresponding to the receiving hole, each of the at least one protrusion being positioned on the first surface and surrounding an opening of the corresponding receiving hole in the first surface.2. The optical fiber connector of claim 1 , wherein the protrusion axially defines a hole claim 1 , the hole fluidly communicates with the corresponding receiving hole claim 1 , a diameter of the hole is substantially the same a diameter of the receiving hole.3. The optical fiber connector of claim 1 , wherein the protrusion is a substantially circular truncated cone.4. The optical fiber connector of claim 1 , wherein the recess includes a bottom surface substantially parallel to the upper surface and a connecting surface substantially perpendicularly connected between the bottom surface and the upper surface claim 1 , the receiving hole passing through the first surface and the connecting surface.5. The optical fiber connector of claim 4 , wherein the main body defines at least one receiving groove in the bottom surface corresponding to the receiving hole claim 4 , the receiving groove passes through the second surface and extends to the connecting surface claim 4 , each receiving groove is aligned to the corresponding receiving hole.6. The ...

Pipe-Conforming Structure

The present techniques are directed to systems and methods for forming a pipe-conforming structure. The pipe-conforming structure includes a polymer material and one or more optic fibers embedded within the polymer material. The polymer material is formed into a structure that is conformed to the shape of a pipe. A method includes forming a polymer material into a structure including an edge region and a center region. The center region has a greater thickness than the edge region. The method includes inserting one or more optic fibers into the polymer material.

PRODUCTION OF 3D FREE-FORM WAVEGUIDE STRUCTURES

The present invention provides a process for producing an optical waveguide () more particularly for integrated photonic systems. This process comprises provision of polymerizable material; local polymerization of the polymerizable material to produce a multiplicity of polymerized structural elements (); removal of the unpolymerized regions of the polymerizable material; and heating of the polymerized material more particularly above the glass transition temperature thereof in order to fuse the multiplicity of polymerized structural elements () together to form the optical waveguide (). 1. Method for producing an optical waveguide , comprising:providing a polymerizable material;locally polymerizing the polymerizable material to produce a multiplicity of polymerized structural elements;removing the non-polymerized areas of the polymerizable material; andheating the polymerized material in order to fuse together the multiplicity of polymerized structural elements to form the optical waveguide.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the locally polymerizing is optically induced by multiple photon absorption.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the locally polymerizing comprises radiating with focused claim 2 , particularly pulsed claim 2 , laser light.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the locally polymerizing takes place along a multiplicity of processing lines running parallel to each other in a regular grid within an area of the optical waveguide to be produced.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein adjacent processing lines have a distance between each other in the range of about 50 nm to about 3 μm claim 4 , preferably in the range of about 100 nm to about 2 μm claim 4 , still more preferably in the range of about 200 nm to about 1 μm claim 4 , most preferably in the range of about 200 nm to about 500 nm.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the polymerized structural elements form line elements which have a cross section ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMING SERRATION PATTERN

An apparatus for forming a serration pattern on a light guide plate having a top surface emitting a light, a bottom surface opposite to the top surface, and at least one side surface, arranged between the top surface and the bottom surface, as an incident surface. The apparatus includes a base plate supporting the bottom surface of the light guide plate; a fixing plate facing the top surface of the light guide plate with a predetermined interval; and a serration core transferring the serration pattern onto the at least one side surface of the light guide plate by a thermal pressing process causing a thickness deformation of the light guide plate. Further, the fixing plate induces a changed thickness of the light guide plate to be uniform by limiting a thickness change amount of the light guide plate to the predetermined interval. 1. An apparatus for forming a serration pattern on a light guide plate having a top surface emitting a light , a bottom surface opposite to the top surface , and at least one side surface , arranged between the top surface and the bottom surface , as a incident surface , the apparatus comprising:a base plate supporting the bottom surface of the light guide plate;a fixing plate facing the top surface of the light guide plate with a predetermined interval; anda serration core transferring the serration pattern onto the at least one side surface of the light guide plate by a thermal pressing process causing a thickness deformation of the light guide plate,wherein the fixing plate induces a changed thickness of the light guide plate to be uniform by limiting a thickness change amount of the light guide plate to the predetermined interval.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a depth of the serration pattern is greater at a center portion of the side surface than an upper portion and a lower portion of the side surface.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the serration core has a pattern surface on which an original pattern for transferring the ...

TRANSLATING FLUID BEARINGS DURING AN OPTICAL FIBER DRAW PROCESS

A method of manufacturing an optical fiber, the method including drawing a bare optical fiber from an optical fiber preform along a draw pathway. The method further includes during the drawing step, moving a first fluid bearing from a first position to a second position, the first position being removed from the draw pathway and the second position being disposed in the draw pathway such that the movement of the first fluid bearing to the second position causes at least a first portion of the draw pathway to change direction. 1. A method of manufacturing an optical fiber , the method comprising:drawing a bare optical fiber from an optical fiber preform along a draw pathway; and 'the first position being removed from the draw pathway and the second position being disposed in the draw pathway such that the movement of the first fluid bearing to the second position causes at least a first portion of the draw pathway to change direction.', 'during the drawing step, moving a first fluid bearing from a first position to a second position,'}2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising coating the bare optical fiber with a coating layer after moving the first fluid bearing to the second position.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining that one or more process conditions are met; andmoving the first fluid bearing from the first position to the second position after determining that the one or more process conditions are met.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the one or more process conditions comprise a minimum draw speed claim 3 , a predetermined fiber diameter claim 3 , a predetermined fiber tension claim 3 , or a determination that a coating system is in an on position.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising moving the first fluid bearing from the first position to the second position in at least one of a linear pathway claim 1 , an arc-shaped pathway claim 1 , an S-shaped pathway claim 1 , a transverse pathway claim 1 , or a slanting pathway ...

INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE AND INJECTION MOLDING METHOD UTILIZING THE SAME

An injection molding machine, which comprises a hopper configured to feed materials and a non-reactive gas generating means connected with the hopper and configured to charge the hopper with non-reactive gas. The injection molding machine according to embodiments of the present invention completes the plasticization of the materials under protection of the non-reactive gas and avoids yellowing of a light guide plate (LGP) due to oxygenolysis of the materials. 1. An injection molding machine , comprising a hopper configured to feed materials and a non-reactive gas generating means connected with the hopper and configured to introduce non-reactive gas into the hopper.2. The injection molding machine according to claim 1 , further comprising a charging barrel and an injection cylinder communicated with the hopper in sequence claim 1 , the charging barrel provided with a screw for conveying the materials claim 1 , the injection cylinder provided with an injection plunger claim 1 , a nozzle formed on the injection cylinder claim 1 , the injection plunger configured to extrude the materials from the nozzle.3. The injection molding machine according to claim 2 , wherein the screw is driven by a motor and the injection plunger is driven by a driver.4. The injection molding machine according to claim 3 , wherein the non-reactive gas generating means comprises a nitrogen generator; and one end of the nitrogen generator is connected with the hopper and the other end is connected with the driver.5. The injection molding machine according to claim 3 , wherein the non-reactive gas generating means comprises a nitrogen generator claim 3 , a detection probe and a signal controller;the detection probe is disposed in the hopper and electrically connected with the signal controller; and the signal controller is configured to control ON/OFF of the nitrogen generator.6. The injection molding machine according to claim 4 , further comprising an air compressor connected with the nitrogen ...

OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTOR AND CABLE ASSEMBLY WITH DUAL DIAMETER CRIMP SLEEVE

Connectorizing an optical fiber cable includes mounting at least part of a connector housing about a ferrule assembly; positioning a crimp sleeve so that a distal section of the crimp sleeve is disposed about a proximal end of the connector housing and a proximal section of the crimp sleeve is disposed about a jacketed portion of the optical fiber cable; applying a first force to the distal section of the crimp sleeve to tighten the distal section of the crimp sleeve against the proximal end of the connector housing; and applying a second force to the proximal section of the crimp sleeve to tighten the proximal section of the crimp sleeve against the jacketed portion of the optical fiber cable. Adhesive may be added to the proximal section of the crimp sleeve through an aperture. 1. An optical connector and cable assembly comprising:an optical cable including at least a first optical fiber and strength members disposed within a cable jacket;a connector housing including a proximal housing portion and a distal housing portion that couple together, the proximal housing portion defining a proximal end of the connector housing and the distal housing portion defining a distal end of the connector housing;a ferrule assembly disposed in the connector housing, the ferrule assembly including a ferrule and a ferrule spring, the ferrule having a distal end face that is accessible at the distal end of the connector housing, the ferrule holding the first optical fiber of the optical cable, the ferrule spring biasing the ferrule in a distal direction relative to the connector housing;a crimp sleeve having a proximal section and a distal section, the distal section of the crimp sleeve being tightly crimped to the proximal end of the proximal housing portion of the connector housing to retain the strength members thereat, and the proximal section of the crimp sleeve being adhered and loosely crimped to the cable jacket, the proximal section of the crimp sleeve defining an aperture ...

Microencapsulated ammonium octamolybdate as a flame retardant in a cable jacket

An indoor rated communications cable includes a communications carrying medium surrounded by a jacket. A material used to form the jacket is a polymer including a microencapsulated ammonium octamolybdate (AOM) additive therein. In some embodiments, the polymer may include polyvinyl chloride (PVC), fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) or polyolefin (PO). One or more additional flame retardants may also be added to the polymer. The communications cable may be a twisted pair, fiber optic or coaxial cable. The present invention also provides a method of forming the communications cable.

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR CASTING POLYMER PRODUCTS

In an example method of forming a waveguide part having a predetermined shape, a photocurable material is dispensed into a space between a first mold portion and a second mold portion opposite the first mold portion. A relative separation between a surface of the first mold portion with respect to a surface of the second mold portion opposing the surface of the first mold portion is adjusted to fill the space between the first and second mold portions. The photocurable material in the space is irradiated with radiation suitable for photocuring the photocurable material to form a cured waveguide film so that different portions of the cured waveguide film have different rigidity. The cured waveguide film is separated from the first and second mold portions. The waveguide part is singulated from the cured waveguide film. The waveguide part corresponds to portions of the cured waveguide film having a higher rigidity than other portions of the cured waveguide film. 116.-. (canceled)17. A method comprising:dispensing a photocurable material between a first mold portion and a second mold portion opposite the first mold portion;irradiating the photocurable material with radiation suitable for photocuring the photocurable material to form a cured waveguide film so that different portions of the cured waveguide film have different rigidity;separating the cured waveguide film from the first and second mold portions; andsingulating a waveguide part from the cured waveguide film,wherein the waveguide part corresponds to portions of the cured waveguide film having a higher rigidity than other portions of the cured waveguide film.18. The method of claim 17 , wherein different portions of the photocurable material are irradiated with different amounts of radiation.19. The method of claim 18 , wherein portions of the photocurable material irradiated with larger amounts of radiation correspond to portions of the cured waveguide film having higher rigidity than portions of the ...

LIGHT GUIDE AND COVERING ELEMENT, INSTRUMENT PANEL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A DECORATIVE ELEMENT

A light guide and covering element, a motor vehicle instrument panel including the same, and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The light guide and covering element include a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the light guide and covering element are produced from a first transparent material. The second portion of the light guide and covering element are produced from a second opaque material. The first portion of the light guide and covering element and the second portion of the light guide and covering element are made from a single part. 1. A light guide and covering element for use associated with a motor vehicle instrument panel , the light guide and covering element comprising:a first part; anda second part,wherein the first part of the light guide and covering element is made of a transparent first material,wherein the second part of the light guide and covering element is made of an opaque second material,wherein the first part of the light guide and covering element and the second part of the light guide and covering element are made of a single piece,wherein the second material has the property of being more flexible than the first material.2. The light guide and covering element as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first part of the light guide and covering element and the second part of the light guide and covering element are made using two-stage injection molding.3. The light guide and covering element as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first part of the light guide and covering element and the second part of the light guide and covering element are made using two-component injection molding.4. (canceled)5. The light guide and covering element as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first material containspolymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) and/orpolycarbonate (PC)or a composition of these materials.6. A motor vehicle instrument panel comprising at least one light guide and covering element as claimed in .7. The motor ...

3D PRINTED OPTICS

The invention provides a method for manufacturing a 3D item () by means of fused deposition modelling, wherein the 3D item () is a multi-arm light guide having an articulated body of at least two connected body elements (), wherein each body element () is an arm of the multi-arm light guide, wherein each body element () has a first end () and a second end (), wherein the first ends () of the connected body elements () are for incoupling of light in the multi-arm light guide, wherein the second ends () of the connected body elements () diverge from each other and are for outcoupling of light from the multi-arm light guide, wherein the method comprises a 3D printing stage wherein an extrudate () comprising a 3D printable material () is deposited in a layer-wise manner to provide the 3D item () comprising a 3D printed material (); wherein the 3D printable material () comprises a light transmissive material; wherein the 3D item () comprises one or more layers () of the 3D printed material (), wherein each of the connected body elements () comprises at least two adjacent 3D printed layer parts (); wherein the method comprises:—for each of the body elements () printing a single continuous layer part () comprising the at least two adjacent 3D printed layer parts (), wherein the printing of the single continuous layer part () involves printing in a first direction and then turning back and printing back in a second direction opposite to the first direction to provide a first body element U-turn () at the first end () of the body element (); and—connecting adjacent body elements () by one or more of (i) merging parts of the adjacent body elements (), (ii) 3D printing a connection element (320) connecting the adjacent body elements (), and (iii) 3D printing the single continuous layer part () comprising the 3D printed layer parts () of the adjacent body elements (). 1. A method for manufacturing a 3D item by means of fused deposition modelling ,wherein the 3D item is a multi- ...

OPTICAL COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SAME

An optical component has a small-volume section and a large-volume section, wherein said optical component is a single-piece injection-molded component with the exception of one region in the large-volume section, said component being supplemented, in the region in the large-volume section, by an add-on to the optical component. 111-. (canceled)12. A method for producing an optical component comprising a small-volume portion and a large-volume portion , comprising:a) producing a preliminary component via injection molding, wherein a region is omitted in the preliminary component in relation to the optical component, wherein the omitted region is situated in a portion of the preliminary component which corresponds to the large-volume portion in the optical component; andb) completing the optical component by mating the preliminary component with the region that was omitted during injection molding after the injection-molded preliminary component has solidified,wherein the region in the preliminary component omitted during the injection molding forms a recess in that portion of the preliminary component which corresponds to the large-volume portion in the optical component,wherein mating is performed via a filling that is introduced into the recess,wherein the filling is either a solidifying or curing viscous filler, andwherein, after introducing the filling into the recess, solidifying or curing the filling, or inserting a dimensionally stable filling piece into the recess.13. The method as claimed in claim 12 , wherein the completed optical component includes a region only guiding light in the large-volume portion and the region omitted during the injection molding of the preliminary component is situated where the region only guiding light is present in the completed optical component.14. The method as claimed in claim 12 , wherein the filling is a material that has optical properties corresponding to those of the injection molding material used during injection ...

ARRAYS OF INTEGRATED ANALYTICAL DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION

Arrays of integrated analytical devices and their methods for production are provided. The arrays are useful in the analysis of highly multiplexed optical reactions in large numbers at high densities, including biochemical reactions, such as nucleic acid sequencing reactions. The integrated devices allow the highly sensitive discrimination of optical signals using features such as spectra, amplitude, and time resolution, or combinations thereof. The arrays and methods of the invention make use of silicon chip fabrication and manufacturing techniques developed for the electronics industry and highly suited for miniaturization and high throughput. 151-. (canceled)52. A method of nucleic acid sequencing comprising the steps of:providing an array of integrated analytical devices, each device comprising a nucleic acid template/polymerase primer complex immobilized within an optically confined region, a plurality of fluorescently labeled nucleotides in fluid contact with the nucleic acid template/polymerase primer complex, and a single detector element optically coupled to the optically confined region, wherein at least two fluorescently labeled nucleotides of the plurality of fluorescently labeled nucleotides emit fluorescence of different intensities at an emission wavelength;illuminating the optically confined region with an excitation wavelength;measuring a fluorescent signal from the optically confined region at the single detector element; andidentifying a least one of the at least two fluorescently labeled nucleotides by an intensity of the measured fluorescent signal at the emission wavelength.53. The method of claims 52 , wherein the array of integrated analytical devices comprises:a substrate layer, wherein the substrate layer is a detector layer;a waveguide module layer disposed above the substrate layer, wherein the waveguide module layer comprises a lower waveguide cladding material, a waveguide core material, and an upper waveguide cladding material; anda ...

DEVICE FOR ENSHEATHING A CONDUCTOR

A device for ensheathing at least one conductor in a sheath that consists of plastic has an extruder, a first cooling system arranged behind the extruder, a first conveying system behind the first cooling system, and another conveying system for fixing the length of the sheath relative to the conductor. The first conveying system has two units for controlling the conveying speed of the sheath, which can be driven at different conveying speeds. 1221464761321278921. Device for ensheathing at least one conductor () in a sheath () that consists of plastic , with an extruder () , a first cooling system () arranged behind the extruder () , a first conveying system () behind the first cooling system () , and another conveying system () for fixing the length of the sheath () relative to the conductor () , wherein the first conveying system () has two means ( , ) for controlling the conveying speed of the sheath () , which can be driven at different conveying speeds.29125. Device according to claim 1 , wherein at least one means () for controlling the conveying speed is a belt pull-off claim 1 , between whose belts () the sheathed conductor () is conveyed by friction.3810115. Device according to claim 1 , wherein at least one means () for controlling the conveying speed has two disks ( claim 1 , ) claim 1 , between which the sheathed conductor () is conveyed by friction.41118. Device according to claim 3 , wherein at least one of the disks () has a V-shaped groove () on its periphery.5. Device according to claim 4 , wherein a flank angle (α) of the groove lies between 1° and 10°.610. Device according to claim 4 , wherein a disk () has a flat periphery.789. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the distance (A) between the means ( claim 1 , ) can be set to control the conveying speed.88989. Device according to claim 1 , wherein another cooling system is arranged between the means ( claim 1 , ) for controlling the conveying speed or wherein the means ( claim 1 , ) for ...

LIGHT GUIDE PLATE, METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME, BACKLIGHT MODULE, AND DISPLAY DEVICE

Embodiments of the invention provide a light guide plate comprising a light guide layer and a reflective layer; a lower surface of the light guide being a reflective surface; an upper surface of the light guide layer being a stepped surface and comprising an upper step surface, a lower step surface and an inclined surface connecting the upper step surface and the lower step surface; wherein the lower step surface is a light exiting surface and the reflective surface is coated on the inclined surface. Embodiments of the invention further provide a method for manufacturing the light guide plate, a backlight module provided with such a light guide plate, and a display device provided with such a backlight module. 1. A light guide plate , comprisinga light guide layer and a reflective layer;a lower surface of the light guide being a reflective surface;an upper surface of the light guide layer being a stepped surface and comprising an upper step surface, a lower step surface and an inclined surface connecting the upper step surface and the lower step surface;wherein the lower step surface is a light exiting surface and the reflective surface is coated on the inclined surface.2. The light guide plate according to claim 1 , wherein the reflective layer is coated on the inclined surface and the upper step surface.3. The light guide plate according to claim 1 , wherein the reflective layer is made of a resin material with a reflection property.4. The light guide plate according to claim 1 , wherein both the light guide layer and the reflective layer are formed by an injection molding process.5. The light guide plate according to claim 1 , wherein the reflective surface has a plurality of concave or convex reflective structures.6. A backlight module claim 1 , comprising a light source and the light guide plate according to claim 1 , wherein the light source is disposed at a side adjacent to the upper step surface of the light guide layer.7. The backlight module according to ...

Methods of producing three-dimensional objects from materials having multiple mechanisms of hardening

A method of forming a three-dimensional object is carried out by: (a) providing a carrier and an optically transparent member having a build surface, the carrier and the build surface defining a build region therebetween; (b) filling the build region with a polymerizable liquid, the polymerizable liquid including a mixture of (i) a light polymerizable liquid first component, and (ii) a second solidifiable component that is different from the first component; (c) irradiating the build region with light through the optically transparent member to form a solid polymer scaffold from the first component and also advancing the carrier away from the build surface to form a three-dimensional intermediate having the same shape as, or a shape to be imparted to, the three-dimensional object, and containing the second solidifiable component carried in the scaffold in unsolidified and/or uncured form; and (d) concurrently with or subsequent to the irradiating step, solidifying and/or curing the second solidifiable component in the three-dimensional intermediate to form the three-dimensional object.

Polyurethane resins having multiple mechanisms of hardening for use in producing three-dimensional objects

A polymerizable liquid, or resin, useful for the production by additive manufacturing of a three-dimensional object of polyurethane, polyurea, or a copolymer thereof, is described. The resin includes at least one of (i) a blocked or reactive blocked prepolymer, (ii) a blocked or reactive blocked diisocyanate, or (iii) a blocked or reactive blocked diisocyanate chain extender.

System and Method for Preparing, Dispensing and Curing Epoxy

A method for dispensing epoxy comprising the step of degassing an epoxy. The method further comprises the step of associating the epoxy with an epoxy injector comprising a dispensing end. The method further comprises the step of a computer receiving data representative of a selected container to receive the epoxy. The method further comprises the step of a computer determining a dispensing rate and a dispensing amount, based on the received data. The method further comprises the step of a computer causing the epoxy injector to dispense the determined dispensing amount of epoxy, via the dispensing end, at the determined dispensing rate. The method further comprises the step of a computer causing a dispensing arm, supporting the dispensing end, to retract the dispensing end while the epoxy injector is dispensing the epoxy. The method further comprises the step of curing the dispensed epoxy.

LASER SINTERED FLEXIBLE RIBBON

A rollable optical fiber ribbon includes a plurality of optical transmission elements, wherein each optical transmission element includes an optical core surrounded by a cladding of a different refractive index than the optical core, the cladding surrounded by a fiber coating layer, the fiber coating layer having an inner surface contacting the cladding and an outer surface defining an exterior surface of the optical transmission elements; and a coupling element coupled to and supporting the plurality of optical transmission elements in an array. The coupling element forms a chevron pattern and is formed from a flexible polymeric material such that the plurality of optical transmission elements are reversibly movable from an unrolled position in which the plurality of optical transmission elements are substantially aligned with each other to a rolled position. 1. A rollable optical fiber ribbon comprising:a plurality of optical transmission elements, wherein each optical transmission element includes an optical core surrounded by a cladding of a different refractive index than the optical core, the cladding surrounded by a fiber coating layer, the fiber coating layer having an inner surface contacting the cladding and an outer surface defining an exterior surface of the optical transmission elements; anda coupling element coupled to and supporting the plurality of optical transmission elements in an array, wherein the coupling element forms a chevron pattern and is formed from a flexible polymeric material such that the plurality of optical transmission elements are reversibly movable from an unrolled position in which the plurality of optical transmission elements are substantially aligned with each other to a rolled position.2. The rollable optical fiber ribbon of claim 1 , wherein the chevron pattern is continuous across the width of the ribbon.3. The rollable optical fiber ribbon of claim 2 , wherein the chevron pattern is discontinuous across the width of the ...

ARRAYS OF INTEGRATED ANALYTICAL DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION

Arrays of integrated analytical devices and their methods for production are provided. The arrays are useful in the analysis of highly multiplexed optical reactions in large numbers at high densities, including biochemical reactions, such as nucleic acid sequencing reactions. The integrated devices allow the highly sensitive discrimination of optical signals using features such as spectra, amplitude, and time resolution, or combinations thereof. The arrays and methods of the invention make use of silicon chip fabrication and manufacturing techniques developed for the electronics industry and highly suited for miniaturization and high throughput. 151-. (canceled)52. An array of integrated analytical devices comprising:a substrate layer, wherein the substrate layer is a detector layer;a waveguide module layer disposed above the substrate layer, wherein the waveguide module layer comprises a lower waveguide cladding material, a waveguide core material, and an upper waveguide cladding material; anda zero-mode waveguide module layer disposed on the waveguide module layer, wherein the zero-mode waveguide module layer comprises a plurality of nanometer-scale apertures penetrating to the waveguide module layer;wherein at least one analytical device comprises a single detector element in the detector layer, and wherein the single detector element is optically coupled to a single nanometer-scale aperture through the waveguide module layer.53. The array of claim 52 , wherein the detector layer is a CMOS wafer.54. The array of claim 52 , wherein the single detector element comprises one pixel.55. The array of claim 52 , wherein the array does not comprise a color separation layer.56. The array of claim 52 , wherein the upper waveguide cladding material is SiO.57. The array of claim 52 , wherein the waveguide core material is SiN.58. The array of claim 52 , wherein at least one of the plurality of nanometer-scale apertures comprises a fluid sample comprising a fluorescent ...

Flexible, Low Profile Kink Resistant Fiber Optic Splice Tension Sleeve

This invention is a method and system for addressing structural weaknesses and geometric differentials introduced to a cable when splicing optic fibers. The apparatus and method utilize structurally integrated layers of protective polymers and bonding materials selected for strength and flexibility relative to their thickness. This results in an apparatus having a minimally increased circumference compared to the cable. The method and apparatus include one or more strengthening layers which allow the repaired cable substantially similar flexibility compared to the cable, but prevent formation of sharp bends or kinks. The strengthening layers also allow the repaired cable a resistance to tension similar to the original cable. The method and apparatus further include an outer layer having a geometric configuration which includes sloped terminating ends designed to prevent the reinforced area of the cable from being damaged by the force of objects or substances in contact with cable. 1. A multi-layered optical fiber splice protection apparatus , comprising: [{'sub': o', 's', 'o, 'said optical cable having a tension modulus Kand said strengthening tube having a tension modulus Kgreater than or equal to K,'}, {'sub': o', 's', 'o, 'said optical cable having a bending modulus Eand said strengthening tube having a bending modulus Ewithin a range of about ten percent above or below E,'}, 'said strengthening tube having a tube adhesive layer which substantially covers said internal tube surface,', 'wherein said strengthening tube is cylindrical with a first and a second outer terminating rim forming a plane substantially perpendicular to said optical cable; and, 'a strengthening tube over an optical fiber which has been spliced, said strengthening tube having an external tube surface with an external tube diameter and an internal tube surface with an internal tube diameter that is larger than an external cable diameter of an optical cable,'} said outer sleeve further ...

MOLDED FERRULES FOR OPTICAL FIBERS

A method of manufacturing fiber optic connectors includes precision molding optical ferrule assemblies around optical fibers for use in the connectors. The optical ferrule assemblies are over-molded in two-parts: a ferrule and a hub. The ferrule is molded around a coated section of fiber and a fiber tip is formed (e.g., using a laser) at a stripped section of the optical fiber at a location axially spaced from the ferrule. The fiber is pulled into the ferrule to align the tip and the hub is formed to complete the ferrule assembly. 1. A method of manufacturing a fiber optic connector , the method comprising:(a) injection molding a grip arrangement around an optical fiber;(b) inserting a bare section of the optical fiber into a mold;(c) molding a ferrule and a partial hub around the bare section of the optical fiber by injecting molding material into the mold, the partial hub being axially spaced from the grip arrangement;(d) molding a ferrule hub over the grip arrangement and the partial hub; and(e) assembling a remainder of the fiber optic connector using the ferrule and ferrule hub.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising forming a fiber tip and positioning the fiber tip relative to the ferrule.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein forming the fiber tip comprises forming a tapered fiber tip prior to inserting the optical fiber into the mold.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein positioning the fiber tip relative to the ferrule comprises:scoring part of a coated section of the optical fiber located at an end of the partial hub; andpulling the optical fiber until the fiber tip is positioned at a desired location relative to the ferrule.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein cleaning the bare section of the optical fiber includes immersing the bare section in an ultrasonic bath containing a solvent.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein preparing the optical fiber also includes treating the bare section of the optical fiber with a hydrophilic polymer coating forming solution ...

METHOD AND EQUIPMENT FOR MANUFACTURING LIGHT GUIDE PLATE

In a backlight module, a diffusive structure and a prism structure are replaced by a diffusive prism film formed on a substrate and transferred via In-Mold Decoration by Roller (IMR) to a light guide body via injection molding. A reflection film is also transferred to an opposite side of the light guide body via the same way. In such way, optical films may be readily transferred to the light guide body via two-side IMR during the process of injection molding of the light guide body, saving room taken by substrates of the optical components. 1. A method for manufacturing a light guide plate , comprising following steps:forming a diffusive prism film on a substrate;attaching the diffusive prism film and the substrate to a first mold and using a first pressing frame for clamping edges of the diffusive prism film;injecting plastics into a mold cavity formed between the first mold and a second mold for forming a light guide body; andseparating the light guide body from the first mold and the second mold;wherein when the light guide body is separated from the first mold, the diffusive prism film is transferred onto a first surface of the light guide body such that a light guide plate is formed.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein forming a diffusive prism film on a substrate comprising following steps:forming micro structures on the substrate via hot embossing;coating a de-bonding layer on the substrate;coating a decorative film on the de-bonding layer and forming micro structures on the decorative film, wherein the decorative film contains diffusive particles; andcoating an adhesive layer on the decorative film.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein separating the light guide body from the first mold and the second mold comprising:separating the substrate and the de-bonding layer from the decorative film of the diffusive prism film.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein forming a diffusive prism film on a substrate comprising following steps:coating a consolidated layer on the ...

Precise extrusion and transfer apparatus for light guide plate production

The present invention discloses a precise extrusion and transfer apparatus for light guide plate production, including: a feed hopper; a dehumidifying and drying device; a screw conveyor fixedly mounted on one side of the outer wall of the dehumidifying and drying device; a screw extrusion device; and a molding box fixedly mounted with first motors and a second motor on one side of the outer wall by means of bolts, where power output ends of two sets of first motors pass through the molding box and are fixedly mounted with first precise roller bearings by means of rotating shafts, and a power output end of the second motor passes through the molding box and is fixedly mounted with a second precise roller bearing by means of a rotating shaft. According to the present invention, one-step molding from a particle base material to a finished light guide film is implemented, the problem of warpage is overcome, the production efficiency is improved, and the production cycle can be shortened to 1 s; and the product is thinner and can be as thin as 80 μm, the production costs such as material consumption and labor are greatly reduced, key indicators of the product such as brightness and light transmittance of the light guide film are comprehensively improved, and the advantages in quality and costs are enabled in fierce market competition.

Methods of producing polyurethane three-dimensional objects from materials having multiple mechanisms of hardening

A method of forming a three-dimensional object of polyurethane, polyurea, or copolymer thereof is carried out by: (a) providing a carrier and an optically transparent member having a build surface, the carrier and the build surface defining a build region therebetween; (b) filling the build region with a polymerizable liquid, the polymerizable liquid including at least one of: (i) a blocked or reactive blocked prepolymer, (ii) a blocked or reactive blocked diisocyanate, or (iii) a blocked or reactive blocked diisocyanate chain extender; (c) irradiating the build region with light through the optically transparent member to form a solid blocked polymer scaffold and advancing the carrier away from the build surface to form a three-dimensional intermediate having the same shape as, or a shape to be imparted to, the three-dimensional object, with the intermediate containing the chain extender; and then (d) heating or microwave irradiating the three-dimensional intermediate sufficiently to form from the three-dimensional intermediate the three-dimensional object of polyurethane, polyurea, or copolymer thereof.

SIDE-FACET COUPLER HAVING EXTERNAL MOUNTING SURFACE MOLDED TO FACILITATE ALIGNMENT OF OPTICAL CONNECTIONS

A molded waveguide side-facet coupler to facilitate an optical connection between optical side-facets and a fiber optic connector is disclosed. Instead of molding the side-facet coupler with the external mounting surface disposed on an external surface of the mold, the mold for the side-facet coupler is provided such that the mounting surface of the side-facet coupler is provided as a molded internal recess surface. The moldable material for the side-facet coupler is disposed around a recess core that is part of the mold, thereby forming a unitary component having at least one internal recess surface for providing an external mounting surface for the side-facet coupler. As the molded material cures around the core structure, the external surfaces of the unitary component pull away from internal surfaces of the mold, and shrink around the core structure. Thus, the internal recess surface of the unitary component is formed within narrower, repeatable tolerances. 1. A unitary component for forming a coupler configured to align a fiber optic connector with a waveguide disposed in an integrated circuit , the unitary component comprising:at least two portions connected to each other to form at least one recess in the unitary component defining an internal recess surface;wherein at least one of the portions comprises a coupler portion having at least one external mounting surface formed from a portion of the internal recess surface; andwherein, when the coupler portion is removed from other portions of the unitary component, the external mounting surface is configured to be attached to a surface of a waveguide assembly in order to align a fiber optic connector with at least one waveguide of the waveguide assembly.2. The unitary component of claim 1 , wherein at least two of the portions comprise coupler portions claim 1 , each having at least one external mounting surface formed from a portion of the internal recess surface.3. The unitary component of claim 1 , wherein at ...

METHOD TO OPTIMIZE A LIGHT COUPLING WAVEGUIDE

The present invention concerns a method for constructing a light coupling system wherein a grating is manufactured on the surface of a multimode waveguide and defines the entrance of the waveguide for an incident light beam, said grating comprising a repetition of patterns. The grating is defined by a set of parameters comprising: •grating period (P), separating two adjacent patterns, •grating depth (d) between the highest and the lowest point of the pattern, •incident angle mean value (θ) of the incident light with respect to the waveguide. The method comprises a step of optimization of the set of parameters to obtain an optimized second set of parameters, in order to obtain a transmission efficiency (Ce) of the incident light into said waveguide for the first or the second diffractive order exceeding 35% for unpolarized light, or exceeding 50% for polarized light, at a given wavelength of the incident light. 116-. (canceled)18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the shape of the pattern is rectangular claim 17 , and wherein said optimization step comprises the optimization of the rectangular fill factor (A/P) defined as the width of a rectangle (A) compared to the grating period (P).192. The method of claim 17 , wherein said grating is covered by an enhancement layer whose refractive index (n) belongs to the first set of parameters claim 17 , and whose thickness (L) belongs to the second set of parameters claim 17 , and whereinthe optimization step comprises the optimization of said layer thickness (L), and{'b': 2', '1, 'n-n is greater or equal to 0.3, preferably greater or equal to 0.5 preferably greater or equal to 0.8, and'}{'b': 2', '3, 'n-n is greater or equal to 0.3, preferably greater or equal to 0.5 preferably greater or equal to 0.8.'}202. The method of claim 18 , wherein said grating is covered by an enhancement layer whose refractive index (n) belongs to the first set of parameters claim 18 , and whose thickness (L) belongs to the second set of parameters ...

LIGHT GUIDE PLATES

The present disclosure relates to light guide plates and methods for three-dimensional printing of light guide plates. In some examples, the method for 3D printing a light guide plate comprises: forming a plate body by depositing a layer of transparent build material on a build platform; based on a 3D object model of the plate body, inkjet printing fusing agent onto at least a portion of the layer of the transparent build material; and irradiating the fusing agent to heat the transparent build material and at least partially bind the portion of the transparent build material. In some examples, light scattering features are formed on the plate body by depositing a layer of transparent build material on the plate body; based on a 3D object model of light scattering features, inkjet printing fusing agent and scattering particles onto selected portions of the layer of transparent build material; and irradiating the fusing agent to heat the transparent build material and at least partially bind the portion of the transparent build material. 1. A method for three-dimensional printing a light guide plate , said method comprising: depositing a layer of transparent build material on a build platform; based on a 3D object model of the plate body, inkjet printing fusing agent onto at least a portion of the layer of the transparent build material; and', 'irradiating the fusing agent to heat the transparent build material and at least partially bind the portion of the transparent build material; and, 'a. forming a plate body by'}b. forming light scattering features on the plate body by depositing a layer of transparent build material on the plate body; based on a 3D object model of light scattering features, inkjet printing fusing agent and scattering particles onto selected portions of the layer of transparent build material; and irradiating the fusing agent to heat the transparent build material and at least partially bind the portion of the transparent build material.2. The ...

ARRAYS OF INTEGRATED ANALYTICAL DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION

Arrays of integrated analytical devices and their methods for production are provided. The arrays are useful in the analysis of highly multiplexed optical reactions in large numbers at high densities, including biochemical reactions, such as nucleic acid sequencing reactions. The integrated devices allow the highly sensitive discrimination of optical signals using features such as spectra, amplitude, and time resolution, or combinations thereof. The arrays and methods of the invention make use of silicon chip fabrication and manufacturing techniques developed for the electronics industry and highly suited for miniaturization and high throughput. 151-. (canceled)53. The array of claim 52 , wherein the plurality of nanometer-scale apertures is formed by etching up to the etch hardmask layer.54. The array of claim 52 , wherein the upper waveguide cladding material is SiO.55. The array of claim 52 , wherein the waveguide core material is SiN.56. The array of claim 52 , wherein the at least one of the plurality of nanometer-scale apertures is partially backfilled.57. The array of claim 56 , wherein the at least one nanometer-scale aperture is partially backfilled using atomic layer deposition or low pressure chemical vapor deposition.58. The array of claim 52 , wherein the substrate layer is a detector layer.59. The array of claim 58 , wherein the detector layer comprises a color-separation layer.60. The array of claim 52 , wherein the substrate layer is a CMOS wafer.61. The array of claim 52 , further comprising a collection module layer disposed between the substrate layer and the waveguide module layer.62. The array of claim 61 , wherein the collection module layer comprises a Fresnel lens structure.63. The array of claim 62 , wherein the Fresnel lens structure is a phase Fresnel zone plate.64. The array of claim 61 , further comprising a filter module layer disposed between the substrate layer and the collection module layer.65. The array of claim 64 , wherein the ...

PROCESS AND MOLD FOR FABRICATING AN OPTICAL DEVICE, AND AN OPTICAL DEVICE

A process for fabricating an optical device includes injecting () optical silicone into a mold cavity formed by two or more mutually matching mold-elements, curing () the optical silicone contained by the mold cavity, and separating () the mold-elements from the optical device constituted by the optical silicone. The reversible elasticity of the optical silicone after the curing phase is utilized in the process so that at least one of the mold-elements has counterdraft which causes a reversible deformation in the optical device when the mold-element is separated from the optical device. As the counterdraft is allowable, the shape of the optical device as well as the dividing joints between the mold-elements can be designed more freely. For example, walls of the mold cavity corresponding to optically active surfaces of the optical device can be arranged to be free from dividing joints between the mold-elements. 114-. (canceled)16. A process according to claim 15 , wherein the mold-elements form the mold cavity so that walls of the mold cavity corresponding to the optically active surfaces of the optical device are free from dividing joints between the mold-elements.17. A process according to claim 15 , wherein the mold cavity is rotationally symmetric claim 15 , and the mold-elements forming the mold cavity consist of a first mold-element that is separated from the optical device in a first direction parallel with an axis of rotational symmetry of the mold cavity and a second mold-element that is separated from the optical device in a second direction opposite to the first direction.18. A process according claim 15 , wherein one of the mold-elements comprises a cantilever protruding towards the mold cavity and forming a corresponding cavity on the optical device claim 15 , at least a part of the cantilever being shaped to have counterdraft causing the reversible deformation of the optical device when the mold-element under consideration is separated from the optical ...

Cube Corner Retroreflector For Measuring Six Degrees of Freedom

A target and method of manufacturing the target is provided. The method of manufacturing includes providing the cube cornered retroreflector, the cube cornered retroreflector including a first, second and third planar reflectors. Each planar reflector capable of reflecting light, each planar reflector perpendicular to the other two planar reflectors, each planar reflector intersecting the other two planar reflectors in a common vertex, and each planar reflector having two intersection junctions. Each intersection junction shared with an adjacent planar reflector for a total of three intersection junctions within the cube corner retroreflector. The method further including the step of directing ions from a focused ion beam etching (FIBE) device onto the first intersection junction defined by the first planar reflector and second planar reflector. A first material is removed from at least a first portion of the first intersection junction to define a first non-reflecting portion. 1. A method of manufacturing a cube corner retroreflector , the method comprising:providing the cube cornered retroreflector, the cube cornered retroreflector including a first planar reflector, a second planar reflector and a third planar reflector, each planar reflector capable of reflecting light, each planar reflector perpendicular to the other two planar reflectors, each planar reflector intersecting the other two planar reflectors in a common vertex, and each planar reflector having two intersection junctions, each intersection junction shared with an adjacent planar reflector for a total of three intersection junctions within the cube corner retroreflector, the three intersection junctions including a first intersection junction, a second intersection junction and a third intersection junction;directing ions from a focused ion beam etching (FIBE) device onto the first intersection junction defined by the first planar reflector and second planar reflector; andremoving a first material ...

TRANSFER PRINTING APPARATUS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF LIGHT GUIDING FILM

A transfer printing apparatus includes a mold, a stamper, a pressing roller and a curing unit. The mold has a first surface with first and second concavities, the second concavity has first and second planes, the first plane is perpendicular to the first surface, and the second plane is inclined to the first surface. The stamper having a second surface is disposed in the first concavity. The first and second surfaces are coplanar, and the second surface has transfer printing microstructures. The first and second surfaces are suitable for coated an adhesive layer. The pressing roller presses a base film onto the adhesive layer, such that the adhesive layer is integrated with the base film. The curing unit cures the adhesive layer on the base film, such that a taper corresponding to the second concavity and optical microstructures corresponding to the transfer printing microstructures are formed on the adhesive layer. 1. A transfer printing apparatus , comprising:a mold having a first surface, wherein the first surface has a first concavity and a second concavity, the second concavity has a first plane and a second plane, the first plane is perpendicular to the first surface, and the second plane is inclined to the first surface;a stamper having a second surface and being disposed in the first concavity, wherein the first surface and the second surface are coplanar, a plurality of transfer printing microstructures are provided on the second surface, and the first surface and second surface are suitable to be coated with an adhesive layer;a pressing roller suitable to press a base film onto the adhesive layer, such that the adhesive layer is integrated with the base film; anda curing unit suitable to cure the adhesive layer on the base film, such that a taper corresponding to the second concavity and a plurality of optical microstructures corresponding to the transfer printing microstructures are formed on the adhesive layer.2. The transfer printing apparatus of claim ...

Shim Manufacturing System

A method for forming a shim. A liquid shim material with a magnetically permeable material is applied in a location for the shim between a plurality of composite parts. A magnetic field is applied to the magnetically permeable material in the location. The magnetic field is configured to heat the liquid shim material to a temperature to cause the liquid shim material to become solid and form the shim.

POLYURETHANE RESINS HAVING MULTIPLE MECHANISMS OF HARDENING FOR USE IN PRODUCING THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS

A polymerizable liquid, or resin, useful for the production by additive manufacturing of a three-dimensional object of polyurethane, polyurea, or a copolymer thereof, is described. The resin includes at least one of (i) a blocked or reactive blocked prepolymer, (ii) a blocked or reactive blocked diisocyanate, or (iii) a blocked or reactive blocked diisocyanate chain extender. 2. The polymerizable liquid of claim 1 , comprising a mixture of:(a) a blocked or reactive blocked prepolymer,(b) a chain extender,(c) a photoinitiator,(d) optionally a polyol and/or a polyamine,(e) optionally a reactive diluent,(f) a light absorbing pigment or dye in an amount of from 0.001 to 10 percent by weight, and(g) optionally a filler.3. The polymerizable liquid of claim 2 , wherein said pigment or dye is:(i) titanium dioxide,(ii) carbon black, and/or(iii) an organic ultraviolet light absorber.5. The liquid of claim 2 , wherein said blocked or reactive blocked prepolymer comprises a polyisocyanate;and/or said reactive blocked prepolymer comprises two or more ethylenically unsaturated end groups.6. The liquid of claim 2 , wherein said blocked or reactive blocked prepolymer comprises a polyisocyanate oligomer produced by the reaction of at least one polyisocyanate with at least one polyol or polyamine.7. The liquid of claim 2 , wherein said reactive blocked prepolymer is blocked by reaction of a polyisocyanate oligomer with an alcohol (meth)acrylate claim 2 , amine (meth)acrylate claim 2 , maleimide claim 2 , or n-vinylformamide monomer blocking agent.8. The liquid of claim 2 , wherein said reactive diluent is present and comprises an acrylate claim 2 , a methacrylate claim 2 , a styrene claim 2 , an acrylic acid claim 2 , a vinylamide claim 2 , a vinyl ether claim 2 , a vinyl ester claim 2 , a polymer containing any one or more of the foregoing claim 2 , or a combination of two or more of the foregoing.9. The liquid of claim 2 , wherein said chain extender comprises at least one diol ...

Slim Line Tactical Fiber Optic Cable

The invention relates to a fiber optic cable for information transmission, comprised of multiple buffered optical fibers surrounded by aramid yarn within a thermoplastic jacket, produced using a TPE Hytrel buffer, manufactured using a pressure tooling extrusion process. This Hytrel buffering allows for the production of a cable that has a one-third smaller diameter compared to standard PVC buffered distribution cable. Despite this smaller diameter, this invention surpasses the standard PVC buffered distribution cable in both Compressive Load and Impact Testing, and meets Mil-Spec standards.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING A TAPER IN AN OPTICAL FIBER

A method of making a taper in an optical fiber including: securing the optical fiber in a first holder and a second holder, heating the optical fiber, and moving the first holder in a first direction with a pulling speed and at the same time moving the second holder in the first direction with a feeding speed, wherein a ratio of the pulling speed to the feeding speed is greater than one. 1. A method of making a taper in an optical fiber comprising:securing said optical fiber in a first holder and a second holder;heating said optical fiber; andmoving said first holder in a first direction with a pulling speed and at the same time moving said second holder in said first direction with a feeding speed;wherein a ratio of said pulling speed to said feeding speed is greater than one.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein for a first time period claim 1 , said ratio increases.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said ratio increases at a parabolic rate.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein for a second time period claim 2 , said ratio decreases.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein said ratio decreases at a parabolic rate.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein for a third time period claim 2 , said ratio is constant.7. The method of claim 4 , wherein for a third time period claim 4 , said ratio is constant.8. The method of wherein said taper has an angle of less than approximately 0.35 degrees.9. The method of wherein said taper is an adiabatic taper.10. A method of making a taper in an optical fiber comprising:securing said optical fiber in a first holder and a second holder;heating said optical fiber;moving said first holder in a first direction with a pulling speed and at the same time moving said second holder in said first direction with a feeding speed;wherein a ratio of said pulling speed to said feeding speed is less than one.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein for a first time period claim 10 , said ratio decreases.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein said ratio decreases at a ...

COUPLING SYSTEM FOR A FIBER OPTIC CABLE

A fiber optic cable includes a jacket, an element of the cable interior to the jacket, and first and second powders. The element includes a first surface and a second surface. The cable further includes a third surface interior to the jacket and facing the first surface at a first interface and a fourth surface interior to the jacket and facing the second surface at a second interface. At least one of the third and fourth surfaces is spaced apart from the jacket. The first powder is integrated with at least one of the first and third surfaces at the first interface and the second powder integrated with at least one of the second and fourth surfaces at the second interface. The first interface has greater coupling than the second interface at least in part due to differences in the first and second powders. 1. A fiber optic cable , comprising:a jacket; a first surface, and', 'a second surface;, 'an element of the cable interior to the jacket, the element comprisinga third surface interior to the jacket and facing the first surface at a first interface;a fourth surface interior to the jacket and facing the second surface at a second interface, wherein at least one of the third and fourth surfaces is spaced apart from the jacket;a first powder integrated with at least one of the first and third surfaces at the first interface; anda second powder integrated with at least one of the second and fourth surfaces at the second interface,wherein the first interface has greater coupling than the second interface at least in part due to differences in the first and second powders, wherein the greater coupling is such that when the third and fourth surfaces are drawn in opposite directions a combined distance of 2 cm lengthwise along a 10 cm segment of the cable, greater slip displacement occurs between the second and fourth surfaces than between the first and third surfaces.2. The cable of claim 1 , wherein the first interface has a greater static friction force than the second ...

METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING OBJECTS ONTO A SUBSTRATE USING A COMPACT PARTICLE FILM, INCLUDING A STEP OF PRODUCING CONNECTORS ON THE OBJECTS

A method for transferring objects onto a substrate, or running substrate, the objects to be transferred being placed in a transfer area containing a carrier liquid forming a conveyor, the objects being held by a compact film of particles floating on the carrier liquid of the transfer area, within which the objects are displaced with the film of particles to be transferred onto the substrate, making at least one connector on at least one of the objects, the connector being made by a substance comprising a polymerizable compound, put in contact with the object arranged within the transfer area, and then by polymerization of the substance. 116-. (canceled)17. A method for transferring objects onto a substrate , or a running substrate , executed by a transfer area including a carrier liquid forming a conveyor , the method comprising:holding the objects by a compact film of particles floating on the carrier liquid of the transfer area, within which the objects are displaced with the film of particles to be transferred onto the substrate when the objects reach the outlet;making at least one connector in contact with at least one of the objects, the connector including a substance including a polymerizable compound, placed in contact with the object arranged within the transfer area; thenpolymerization of the substance.18. The method according to claim 17 , wherein the at least one connector is made between at least two of the objects claim 17 , by the substance including a polymerizable compound claim 17 , applied to the film of particles to connect the two objects spaced apart from each other within the transfer area claim 17 , and then by the polymerization of the substance.19. The method according to claim 17 , wherein the at least one connector is made between at least two of the objects to be stacked on each other by the substance including a polymerizable compound applied to one of the objects arranged within the transfer area claim 17 , and then by the ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING INJECTION MOLDED ARTICLE, AND RESIN MOLDED ARTICLE

An injection molding apparatus includes a turntable first, second, and third molds disposed on the turntable fourth, fifth, and sixth molds for opening and clamping the first, second, and third molds; and a first injection device a second injection device and a third injection device for injecting a resin into the molds. Furthermore, the second injection device and the third injection device each include two injection ports, one of the two injection ports works as an injection port for primary and secondary injections, and the other is an injection port for a tertiary injection for injecting the resin along the outer peripheral portion of either one of a first member and a second member. 1. An apparatus for manufacturing an injection molded article , which performs:a primary injection in which a resin is injected into molds to mold a first member and a second member;a secondary injection in which the molds of the first member and the second member molded by the primary injection are moved to the same injection position and are clamped, and the resin is injected into the molds to integrate the first member and the second member; anda tertiary injection in which the resin is injected into the molds where the secondary injection is performed, and the resin is injected onto an outer peripheral surface portion of at least one of the first member and the second member accommodated in the molds; a turntable which performs a reciprocating rotation;', 'a first mold, a second mold, and a third mold disposed on the turntable at predetermined intervals along the rotational direction of the turntable;', 'a fourth mold, a fifth mold, and a sixth mold for opening and clamping the first mold, the second mold, and the third mold;', 'a first injection device, a second injection device, and a third injection device for injecting the resin into the clamped molds; and', 'a controller, configured to perform a first position control and a second position control on the turntable, and ...

FORMER, OPTICAL FIBER UNIT MANUFACTURING METHOD AND OPTICAL CABLE MANUFACTURING METHOD

A former including: a guide pipe guiding an optical fiber bundle; a tape forming section forming a press-wrapping tape from a strip shape into a helical shape, while guiding the press-wrapping tape along a feed direction, the tape forming section including a curved section gradually curving the strip shaped press-wrapping tape while guiding the press-wrapping tape along the feed direction, and a helical section that is a helical tube shaped location further to a downstream side than a position where two edges of the curved section intersect with each other, the helical section causing two end portions of the press-wrapping tape that has been curved with the curved section to overlap and forming the press-wrapping tape into a helical shape, while guiding the press-wrapping tape along the feed direction, and gradually narrowing an external diameter of the helical shaped press-wrapping tape. 1. A former comprising:a guide pipe that guides an optical fiber bundle configured from a plurality of optical fibers;a tape forming section that forms a press-wrapping tape from a strip shape into a helical shape, while guiding the press-wrapping tape along a feed direction, the tape forming section includinga curved section that gradually curves the strip shaped press-wrapping tape while guiding the press-wrapping tape along the feed direction, anda helical section that is a helical tube shaped location further to a downstream side than a position where two edges of the curved section intersect with each other, the helical section causing two end portions of the press-wrapping tape that has been curved with the curved section to overlap and forming the press-wrapping tape into a helical shape, while guiding the press-wrapping tape along the feed direction, and gradually narrowing an external diameter of the helical shaped press-wrapping tape, whereinan outlet of the guide pipe is disposed further to the downstream side than the position where the two edges of the curved section ...

METHOD FOR PRINTING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL LIGHT GUIDING STRUCTURE BY CURING DROPLETS OF A PRINTING MATERIAL BY LIGHT IRRADIATION

The present invention relates to a method for printing a three-dimensional light guiding structure () by curing droplets () of a printing material by light irradiation, wherein in a first step the droplets () of printing material are deposited by a nozzle () or a print head of an inkjet printer such that the droplets () of printing material form a layer () and in a second step light is directed from a light source to an array (), wherein the array () comprises a plurality of mirror elements (), wherein at least one mirror element () of the array () can be orientated such that the at least one mirror element () of the array () reflects in directly or directly light either onto a screen () or onto the layer () formed by the droplets () of printing material. 1. A method for printing a three-dimensional light guiding structure by curing droplets of a printing material by light irradiation , wherein ,in a first step, the droplets of printing material are deposited by a nozzle or a print head of an inkjet printer such that the droplets of printing material form a layer; and an array, wherein the array comprises a plurality of mirror elements, and/or', 'a fiber mean,, 'in a second step, light is directed from a light source towherein at least one mirror element of the array and/or the fiber mean can be orientated such that the at least one mirror element of the array and/or the fiber mean reflects indirectly or directly light either onto the layer formed by the droplets of printing material or onto a screen.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the mirror elements of the array and/or the fiber mean are arranged such that an inhomogeneous intensity profile is generated in a plane including the layer formed by the droplets of printing material.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the mirror elements of the array and/or the fiber mean are orientated during the process of printing the three-dimensional light guiding structure.4. The method according to claim 1 , ...

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING WAVELENGTH MULITPLEXING OPTICAL COMMUNICATION MODULE

A method of manufacturing a wavelength multiplexing optical communication module which includes a plurality of light emitting elements, a plurality of optical lenses adjusting wavefronts of emergent lights from the plurality of light emitting elements, and a multiplexer combining the lights adjusted by the plurality of optical lenses, includes: applying a resin on a carrier so as to have a shape with a curvature symmetric about a rotation axis; and bonding a lower surface of the optical lens to the carrier with the resin, wherein a recess having a curvature is formed at a center of the lower surface of the optical lens. 1. A method of manufacturing a wavelength multiplexing optical communication module which includes a plurality of light emitting elements , a plurality of optical lenses adjusting wavefronts of emergent lights from the plurality of light emitting elements , and a multiplexer combining the lights adjusted by the plurality of optical lenses , comprising:applying a resin on a carrier so as to have a shape with a curvature symmetric about a rotation axis; andbonding a lower surface of the optical lens to the carrier with the resin,wherein a recess having a curvature is formed at a center of the lower surface of the optical lens.2. The method of manufacturing a wavelength multiplexing optical communication module of claim 1 , wherein when the optical lens is pressed on the resin claim 1 , a position of a center of the resin applied on the carrier is set inside an end portion of the recess of the optical lens.3. The method of manufacturing a wavelength multiplexing optical communication module of claim 1 , wherein a shape of the recess corresponds to a shape of the resin applied on the carrier.4. The method of manufacturing a wavelength multiplexing optical communication module of claim 1 , wherein a shape of the recess is a semicylindrical shape extending through the optical lens between opposite side surfaces of the optical lens.5. The method of ...

Stamping device

A stamping device for base materials includes: a first roller with at least one stamping pattern region at an outer surface thereof; a second roller at a first side of the first roller with a first stamping gap therebetween; a third roller at a second side of the first roller with a second stamping gap therebetween; a first delivery mechanism configured to, when the stamping pattern region rotates to a first position corresponding to the first stamping gap, deliver a base material to a first material-supplying side of the first stamping gap to stamp the base material; and a second delivery mechanism configured to, when the stamping pattern region rotates to a second position corresponding to the second stamping gap, deliver another base material to a second material-supplying side of the second stamping gap so as to stamp the another base material.

Optic and Apparatus for Making an Optic

An optic can manage light emitted by a light emitting diode. The optic can comprise a backside that faces the light emitting diode and a front side opposite the backside. The front side can be convex. The backside can have a central region that is adjacent the light emitting diode and that is either concave or convex. One or more grooves can extend peripherally about the central region. An injection molding system can produce optics in which the backside comprises the concave central region as well as optics in which the backside comprises the convex central region. The molding system can utilize one molding member shaped according to the front side of the optic. That molding member can be compatible with two other molding members that are shaped according to the different backsides of the optic. Thus, two different optic forms can be produced with three molding members.

COUPLING SYSTEM FOR A FIBER OPTIC CABLE

A fiber optic cable includes a jacket, an element of the cable interior to the jacket, and first and second powders. The element includes a first surface and a second surface. The cable further includes a third surface interior to the jacket and facing the first surface at a first interface and a fourth surface interior to the jacket and facing the second surface at a second interface. At least one of the third and fourth surfaces is spaced apart from the jacket. The first powder is integrated with at least one of the first and third surfaces at the first interface and the second powder integrated with at least one of the second and fourth surfaces at the second interface. The first interface has greater coupling than the second interface at least in part due to differences in the first and second powders. 1. A method of manufacturing a fiber optic cable , comprising steps of:extruding an element of the fiber optic cable;motivating a first powder to impact a molten surface of the element such that particles of the first powder are partially embedded in the surface but include portions thereof that are not completely embedded and protrude beyond the surface;extruding a cable jacket of the fiber optic cable around the element;motivating a second powder to impact another surface of the fiber optic cable while the another surface is molten such that particles of the second powder are partially embedded in the another surface but include portions thereof that are not completely embedded and protrude beyond the another surface;wherein the first and second powders are completely dry powders, wherein the first and second powders both comprise particles of super-absorbent polymer, wherein the particles of super-absorbent polymer of the first powder are at least twice as large, on average volume, as the particles of super-absorbent polymer of the second powder or vice versa.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the another surface is a second surface of the element that faces ...

ARRAYS OF INTEGRATED ANALYTICAL DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION

Arrays of integrated analytical devices and their methods for production are provided. The arrays are useful in the analysis of highly multiplexed optical reactions in large numbers at high densities, including biochemical reactions, such as nucleic acid sequencing reactions. The integrated devices allow the highly sensitive discrimination of optical signals using features such as spectra, amplitude, and time resolution, or combinations thereof. The arrays and methods of the invention make use of silicon chip fabrication and manufacturing techniques developed for the electronics industry and highly suited for miniaturization and high throughput. 151-. (canceled)52. An analytical system for the simultaneous measurement of multiple reactions comprising:an array of integrated analytical devices; andan excitation light source;wherein the array of integrated analytical devices comprises:a substrate layer;a filter module layer disposed on the substrate layer;a collection module layer disposed on or with the filter module layer, wherein the collection module layer comprises a Fresnel lens structure configured to split a light beam into a plurality of light beams;a waveguide module layer disposed on the collection module layer; anda zero-mode waveguide module layer disposed on the waveguide module layer;wherein the zero-mode waveguide module layer comprises a plurality of nanometer-scale apertures penetrating into the waveguide module layer.53. The analytical system of claim 52 , wherein the substrate layer is a detector layer.54. The analytical system of claim 52 , wherein the substrate layer is a CMOS wafer.55. The analytical system of claim 52 , wherein the filter module layer comprises a dielectric filter.56. The analytical system of claim 52 , wherein the filter module layer comprises an absorptive filter.57. The analytical system of claim 53 , wherein the detector layer comprises a color-separation layer.58. The analytical system of claim 52 , wherein the plurality of ...

METHODS OF ATTACHING SURFACES TOGETHER BY ADHESIVES, AND DEVICES INCLUDING SURFACES ATTACHED TOGETHER BY ADHESIVES

The present disclosure describes methods of attaching surfaces together. In one aspect, a method includes depositing a first adhesive onto a first surface of a first item, the first adhesive forming a pattern that at least partially surrounds a region of the first surface where there is no first adhesive. A second adhesive is jetted onto the region of the first surface, wherein the second adhesive has a viscosity lower than a viscosity of the first adhesive. The first surface of the first item and a second surface of a second item are brought into contact with one another. The method also includes curing the first and second adhesives. While the methods can be particularly suitable for manufacturing optical light guide elements, the methods also can be used in other contexts and applications as well. 1. A method comprising:depositing a first adhesive onto a first surface of a first item, the first adhesive forming a pattern that at least partially surrounds a region of the first surface where there is no first adhesive;jetting a second adhesive onto the region of the first surface, wherein the second adhesive has a viscosity lower than a viscosity of the first adhesive;bringing the first surface of the first item and a second surface of a second item into contact with one another; andcuring the first and second adhesives.2. The method of wherein the first adhesive has a viscosity of at least 8 claim 1 ,000 mPas.3. The method of wherein the first adhesive has a viscosity in a range of 8 claim 1 ,000 mPas to 20 claim 1 ,000 mPas.4. The method of wherein the second adhesive has a viscosity equal to or less than 3 claim 1 ,000 mPas.5. The method of wherein the first adhesive is applied to the first surface so as to cover corner areas of the first surface.6. The method of wherein the first adhesive is applied to the first surface so as to laterally encircle the region of the first surface where there is no first adhesive.7. The method of any one wherein the first ...

Arrays of integrated analytical devices and methods for production

Arrays of integrated analytical devices and their methods for production are provided. The arrays are useful in the analysis of highly multiplexed optical reactions in large numbers at high densities, including biochemical reactions, such as nucleic acid sequencing reactions. The integrated devices allow the highly sensitive discrimination of optical signals using features such as spectra, amplitude, and time resolution, or combinations thereof. The arrays and methods of the invention make use of silicon chip fabrication and manufacturing techniques developed for the electronics industry and highly suited for miniaturization and high throughput.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An optical scanning device () includes cleaning holders (), light transmitting members (), a linear member (), a winding motor (), and stoppers (). The two cleaning holders () are coupled to the linear member (). The linear member is driven to circulate by the winding motor (), whereby the two cleaning holders () move and each cleaning member slides on a corresponding one of the light transmitting members (). When the cleaning holders () come into contact with the respective stoppers (), the stoppers () restrict movement of the respective cleaning holders () in one of directions of extension of the light transmitting members (). A contact determining section () determines, based on a current value of the winding motor (), that the cleaning holder () has come into contact with the stopper (). 1. An image forming apparatus including an optical scanning device that irradiates a plurality of image bearing members with laser light to form electrostatic latent images thereon , the image forming apparatus comprising:a housing having a plurality of laser light exit openings arranged side by side, the laser light exit openings each corresponding to one of the image bearing members and extending in a main scanning direction of the laser light;a plurality of light transmitting members capable of transmitting the laser light, each covering one of the laser light exit openings and extending in the main scanning direction of the laser light;a plurality of cleaning members each located at a position corresponding to one of the light transmitting members and configured to clean the corresponding one of the light transmitting members by sliding thereon;a linear member looped in a circle about the housing;a drive motor configured to circulate the linear member in a first direction and a second direction different from the first direction;first and second cleaning holders each holding at least two of the cleaning members and configured to move in respective directions of extension of ...

FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR

The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic connector and cable assembly. The fiber optic connector includes a connector body and ferrule assembly mounted in the connector body. A spring is positioned within the connector body for biasing the ferrule assembly in a forward direction. The spring has a first spring length when the ferrule assembly is in a forwardmost position. A rear housing of the connector body includes a front extension that fits inside a rear end of the spring, the front extension having a front extension length. The fiber optic connector defines a gap between the front extension and a ferrule hub of the ferrule assembly, the gap having a first dimension measured between the front extension and the ferrule hub when the ferrule assembly is in the forwardmost position, the front extension length being longer than the first dimension. 1. A fiber optic connector comprising:a connector body defining a longitudinal axis, the connector body including a front housing that connects to a rear housing, the front and rear housings having lengths that extend along the longitudinal axis;a ferrule assembly mounted at least partially in the connector body, the ferrule assembly being movable relative to the connector body along the longitudinal axis of the connector body, the ferrule assembly including a ferrule having a rear end supported in a ferrule hub, the ferrule having a front face accessible at a front end of the connector body, the ferrule defining a fiber passage that extends through the ferrule along the central longitudinal axis from the rear end of the ferrule to the front face of the ferrule;a spring positioned within the connector body for biasing the ferrule assembly in a forward direction toward a forwardmost position of the ferrule assembly, the spring having a first spring length when the ferrule assembly is in the forwardmost position;the rear housing including a front extension that fits inside a rear end of the spring, the front extension ...

LASER SINTERED FLEXIBLE RIBBON

A rollable optical fiber ribbon includes a plurality of optical transmission elements, wherein each optical transmission element includes an optical core surrounded by a cladding of a different refractive index than the optical core, the cladding surrounded by a fiber coating layer, the fiber coating layer having an inner surface contacting the cladding and an outer surface defining an exterior surface of the optical transmission elements; and a coupling element coupled to and supporting the plurality of optical transmission elements in an array. The coupling element forms a chevron pattern and is formed from a flexible polymeric material such that the plurality of optical transmission elements are reversibly movable from an unrolled position in which the plurality of optical transmission elements are substantially aligned with each other to a rolled position.

LIGHT GUIDE PLATE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, BACKLIGHT MODULE

The present invention relates to the field of display techniques, and discloses a light guide plate and a manufacturing method thereof, as well as a backlight module; the light guide plate comprises a light guide plate body and lattice points, wherein the light guide plate body is provided with a light output surface, and a receiving groove for receiving a light source is formed in a surface of the light guide plate body facing away from the light output surface thereof, and a side surface and a bottom surface of the receiving groove form a light input surface. The lattice points are distributed inside the light guide plate body along a plane parallel with the light output surface; the further the lattice points are distanced from the light input surface, the more densely they are distributed. When the above light guide plate is in use, the light source is situated in the receiving groove, and light emitted from the light source is directed into the light guide plate through the side surface and the bottom surface of the receiving groove. Besides, since the further the lattice points are distanced from the light input surface, the more densely they are distributed, the uniformity of light emitted from the light output surface of the light guide plate body can be ensured; in addition, since the lattice points are located inside the light guide plate body, friction is avoided between the lattice points of the light guide plate and the reflecting sheet of the backlight module, which prolongs the life time of the backlight module. 1. A light guide plate of a backlight module , comprising a light guide plate body and lattice points , the light guide plate body being provided with a light output surface , wherein a receiving groove for receiving a light source is formed in a surface of the light guide plate body facing away from the light output surface thereof , a side surface and a bottom surface of the receiving groove forming a light input surface; the lattice points ...

DURABLE OPTICAL FIBER RIBBONS AND METHODS OF MAKING OPTICAL FIBER RIBBONS

Durable optical fiber ribbons are formed by promoting a strong bond between fiber ink layers and ribbon matrix material. During curing of the ink layer desired oxygen levels are maintained in the curing environment of the manufacturing process. 1. An optical fiber ribbon , comprising:a plurality of optical fibers;at least one ink coloring layer applied to one of the optical fibers; anda ribbon matrix surrounding and encasing the optical fibers;wherein the ink coloring layer comprises cure-inhibited sites to continue chain propagation when the ribbon matrix is placed in contact with the ink coloring layer during application of the ribbon matrix.2. The optical fiber ribbon of claim 1 , wherein the ink coloring layer is cured to have an Oxygen (O2) content in an amount of at least 1 claim 1 ,000 parts per million (ppm) to form cured colored optical fibers.3. The optical fiber ribbon of claim 2 , wherein the ink coloring layer is cured to have an Oxygen (O2) content in an amount of between 10 claim 2 ,000-100 claim 2 ,000 parts per million (ppm) to form cured colored optical fibers.4. The optical fiber ribbon of claim 2 , wherein the ink coloring layer is bonded to the ribbon matrix via cross-linking between the ink coloring layer and the ribbon matrix at the cure inhibited sites.5. The optical fiber ribbon of claim 2 , wherein the ribbon matrix comprises an inner matrix and an outer matrix.6. The optical fiber ribbon of claim 5 , wherein the inner matrix surrounds and encases all of the optical fibers of the ribbon and the outer matrix surrounds and encases the inner matrix.7. The optical fiber ribbon of claim 6 , wherein the inner matrix contacts the ink coloring layer and the outer matrix contacts the inner matrix.8. The optical fiber ribbon of claim 7 , wherein the ribbon has a thickness of 250 to 330 microns at its midpoint claim 7 , wherein the ink coloring layer has a thickness in the range of 1-10 microns.9. An optical fiber ribbon claim 7 , comprising:a ...

LIGHT GUIDE WITH INTEGRATED ICON

A method of manufacture can produce an apparatus for reflecting light from a light source to an icon, wherein the icon is integrated with the apparatus. An extrusion in the shape of the icon can be molded onto one end of the apparatus. In embodiments, the extrusion can extend into a panel cut-out, wherein the panel cut-out is the same shape as the extrusion. 1. An apparatus comprising:a panel having a cut-out;a light guide having an extrusion at one end, wherein the extrusion is in the same shape as the cut-out; anda light source at another end of the light guide.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cut-out is in the shape of a status indicator.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the light source is a light-emitting diode.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the lengths of the edges of the extrusion are less than the corresponding edges of the cut-out.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the extrusion extends into the cut-out.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the light guide comprises a translucent material.7. A method of molding a light guide comprising the steps of:injecting a molten material into a cavity, wherein the cavity comprises a body portion for forming a body of the light guide and an extrusion portion for forming an extrusion on one end of the body of the light guide.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the extrusion is in the same shape as a cut-out on a panel.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the cut-out is in the shape of a status indicator.10. The method of claim 8 , wherein the lengths of the edges of the extrusion are less than the corresponding edges of the cut-out.11. The method of claim 8 , wherein the depth of the extrusion is so dimensioned as to allow the extrusion to extend into the cut-out.12. The method of claim 7 , further comprising:determining a minimum edge to depth ratio based upon the material injected into the cavity.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the depth of the extrusion and the smallest edge of the extrusion ...

Polyurethane resins having multiple mechanisms of hardening for use in producing three-dimensional objects

A polymerizable liquid, or resin, useful for the production by additive manufacturing of a three-dimensional object of polyurethane, polyurea, or a copolymer thereof, is described. The resin includes at least one of (i) a blocked or reactive blocked prepolymer, (ii) a blocked or reactive blocked diisocyanate, or (iii) a blocked or reactive blocked diisocyanate chain extender.

HEATING TANK FOR THE FUSION SPLICER AND A FUSION SPLICER

The present invention discloses a new and efficient heating tank for the fusion splicer and a fusion splicer, which comprises a heating tank body and a heating tank upper cover, among which, the said heating tank body is used to accommodate a heat shrinkable tube wrapped with a fiber welding point and heated to shrink the heat shrinkable tube, and the said heating tank body comprises a heating side surface and a heating bottom surface, while the said heating side surface and the heating bottom surface are connected with each other, and the heat shrinkable tube is in contact with at least either the heating side surface or the heating bottom surface during the preheating and thermal shrinkage; the said heating tank upper cover comprises a pressing portion, while the said pressing portion is narrower than the opening of the said heating tank body, and comes into contact with the heat shrinkage tube and exerts an acting force during the preheating and thermal shrinkage of the tube. The invention can speed up the thermal shrinkage process, reduce the heat shrinkage time, greatly improve the heat conduction efficiency, and reduce the cost, be more environment-friendly. 1. A heating tank for the fusion splicer , which comprises a heating tank body and a heating tank upper cover , among which , the said heating tank body is used to accommodate a heat shrinkable tube wrapped with a fiber welding point and heated to shrink the heat shrinkable tube , wherein:the said heating tank body comprises a heating side surface and a heating bottom surface, while the said heating side surface and the heating bottom surface are connected with each other, and the heat shrinkable tube comes into contact with at least either the heating side surface or the heating bottom surface during the preheating and thermal shrinkage;the said heating tank upper cover comprises a pressing portion, while the said pressing portion comprises a deformable elastic mechanism, and it is narrower than the ...

Plasma etching method using faraday cage

A plasma etching method using a Faraday cage, including: providing an etch substrate in a Faraday cage, where the etch substrate includes a metal mask provided on one surface thereof, and where an upper surface of the Faraday cage is provided with a mesh portion; a first patterning step of forming a first pattern area on the etch substrate; and a second patterning step of forming a second pattern area on the eth substrate after shielding at least a part of the mesh portion with a shutter. The first pattern area includes a first groove pattern having a depth gradient of 0 to 40 nm per 5 mm, and the second pattern area includes a second groove pattern having a depth gradient of 50 to 300 nm per 5 mm.

Method of manufacturing mold substrate for diffraction lattice light guide plate, and method of manufacturing diffraction lattice light guide plate

The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a mold substrate for a diffraction lattice light guide plate, and a method of manufacturing a diffraction lattice light guide plate.

Waveguide and method for fabricating a waveguide master grating tool

A method of fabricating a waveguide master grating tool comprising coating a substrate (fig 2a, 100) with a photoresist layer (fig 2a, 105), selectively exposing a first grating master profile onto a first area of the photoresist layer (fig 2b, 112), selectively exposing a second grating master profile onto a second area of the photoresist layer (fig 2c, 122). The photoresist layer in the first and second areas is then developed and removed exposing corresponding patterns of the underlying tool substrate. First and second master grating profiles 130, 135 are then etched into the substrate following the required grating patterns where the photoresist has been removed (fig 2d). Remaining photoresist is then removed from the substrate (Fig 2e). Each diffraction grating profile has an edge between the substrate and the respective grating profile, which is substantially the same height as a maximum depth of the diffraction gratings. A waveguide made by the master grating tool has dielectric coatings 150, 155.

Method to optimize a light coupling waveguide

The present invention concerns a method for constructing a light coupling system wherein a grating is manufactured on the surface of a multimode waveguide and defines the entrance of the waveguide for an incident light beam, said grating comprising a repetition of patterns. The grating is defined by a set of parameters comprising: • grating period (P), separating two adjacent patterns, • grating depth (d) between the highest and the lowest point of the pattern, • incident angle mean value (θ) of the incident light with respect to the waveguide. The method comprises a step of optimization of the set of parameters to obtain an optimized second set of parameters, in order to obtain a transmission efficiency (Ce) of the incident light into said waveguide for the first or the second diffractive order exceeding 35% for unpolarized light, or exceeding 50% for polarized light, at a given wavelength of the incident light.

Waveguide and method for fabricating a waveguide master grating tool

There is provided a method for fabricating a waveguide master grating imprint tool. The method comprises: coating a substrate with at least one photoresist layer; selectively exposing a first diffraction grating master profile onto a first area of the at least one photoresist layer; selectively exposing a second diffraction grating master profile onto a second area of the at least one photoresist layer; and processing the substrate to form the first diffraction grating master profile and the second diffraction grating master profile. Each of the first diffraction grating profile and the second diffraction grating profile comprises an edge between the substrate and the respective grating profile that is substantially perpendicular to the substrate surface and each of the edges is substantially the same height as a maximum depth of the first diffraction grating master profile and the second diffraction grating master profile

LOW COST EXTRUDABLE ISOLATOR FROM SLIT-TAPE

A dielectric isolator for a twisted pair cable includes a body formed as an elongate strip with a top surface, bottom surface, a first side edge and a second side edge. A first slot is formed in the first side edge and extends at least half way toward the center of the isolator. A second slot is formed in the second side edge and extends at least half way toward the center of the isolator. During cable manufacturing, first and second wedges open the first and second slots. First and second twisted pairs are inserted into the first and second opened slots, respectively. Third and fourth twisted pairs reside at the top and bottom surface, respectively. The isolator has the cost and reel storage savings of a flat separator tape, while simultaneously providing the internal crosstalk performance of the isolator. 1. A method of forming a twisted pair cable comprising: a body formed as an elongate strip with a top surface and a bottom surface, with a distance between the top and bottom surfaces defining a thickness of the body;', 'a first side edge and a second side edge formed on the body, with a distance between the first and second side edges defining a width of the body; and', 'a first slot formed in the first side edge and extending into the body in a direction of the width of the body;, 'providing an isolator includingfeeding the isolator to a cable assembly area;opening the first slot of the isolator in the cable assembly area;placing a first twisted pair into the opened first slot of the isolator;placing a second twisted pair adjacent to the top surface of the isolator;placing a third twisted pair adjacent to the bottom surface of the isolator; andcovering the isolator and the first, second and third twisted pairs with a jacket.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said covering the isolator and the first claim 1 , second and third twisted pairs with a jacket includes extruding the jacket onto the isolator and the first claim 1 , second and third twisted ...

Method for Producing a Holding Device

1. A method for producing a holding device (), wherein a light guide channel () is formed in the holding device () and extends from a first end section () to a second end section () of the holding device (), wherein the first end section () has a receiving region, in which a first optical element () can be fastened in a form-fitting manner, wherein the second end section () has a stop surface () for the connection to a second optical element (), and wherein the method comprises the following steps: 11212212333254445abaaba. A method for producing a holding device () , wherein a light guide channel () is formed in the holding device () , wherein said light guide channel extends from a first end section () to a second end section () of the holding device () and ends in a light emitting region , wherein the first end section () has a receiving region , in which a first optical element () can be fastened in a form-fitting manner , wherein the first optical element () has a first optical axis () , wherein the second end section () has a stop surface () for the connection to a second optical element () , wherein the second optical element () has a second optical axis () , wherein the stop surface () encloses and delimits the light emitting region , the method comprising:{'b': '3', 'a) providing the first optical element (),'}{'b': 1', '1', '2', '1, 'b) providing an injection molding device for carrying out an injection molding process, wherein the injection molding device has a first and a second mold half, which in the closed state jointly enclose a cavity for forming the holding device (), wherein a first part of the cavity is formed in the first mold half and a remaining second part of the cavity is formed in the second mold half, wherein the second part of the cavity in the second mold half is designed in the form of a depression, which extends from a dividing line of the two mold halves up to a first end face formed in the second mold half, wherein this first end face ...

Fiber-reinforced, thermoplastic tape as a strength member for wire and cable

Fiber reinforced tape comprises a longitudinal axis, at least 30 percent by weight of a fiber and at least 2 percent by weight of a thermoplastic resin, with the proviso that at least 30 percent of the fibers in the tape are at least partially oriented along the longitudinal axis of the tape. The tape is useful as a strength member for wire and cable constructions, particularly fiber optic cable constructions.

Metodos para producir objetos tridimensionales de poliuretano a partir de materiales que tienen multiples mecanismos de endurecimiento.

Un método para formar un objeto tridimensional que comprende poliuretano, poliurea o copolímero del mismo se lleva a cabo por medio de: (a) proporcionar un soporte y un elemento ópticamente transparente que tiene una superficie de construcción, definiendo el soporte y la superficie de construcción una región de construcción entre ellos; (b) llenar la región de construcción con un líquido polimerizable; (c) irradiar la región de construcción con luz a través del miembro ópticamente transparente para formar un andamio de polímero bloqueado sólido y hacer avanzar el portador lejos de la superficie de construcción para formar un intermedio tridimensional que tiene la misma forma o una forma que se imparte a, el objeto tridimensional, con el intermedio que contiene el extensor de cadena; y después (d) calentar o irradiar por medio de microondas el intermedio tridimensional de forma suficiente para formar el intermedio tridimensional, el objeto tridimensional comprende poliuretano, poliurea o copolímero de los mismos.

Cinta termoplastica, reforzada con fibra, como un miembro de refuerzo para alambre y cable.

Una cinta reforzada con fibra comprende un eje longitudinal, al menos 30 por ciento en peso de una fibra y al menos 2 por ciento en peso de una resma termoplástica, con la condición de que al menos 30 por ciento de las fibras en la cinta estén al menos parcialmente orientadas a lo largo del eje longitudinal de la cinta. La cinta es útil como un miembro de refuerzo para construcciones de alambre y cable, en particular construcciones de cable de fibra óptica.

Method of making a cable strength member

Strength members for cable, particularly fiber optic cable, are made by a method comprising the steps of: A. Wetting a fiber, e.g., fiberglass fiber, with an aqueous polymeric dispersion to form a wetted fiber, the dispersion comprising: 1. At least one thermoplastic resin, e.g., a polyolefin; 2. At least one dispersing agent, e.g., a ethylene ethyl acrylate polymer; and 3. Water; B. Removing the water from the wetted fiber, and C. Consolidating the resin on the fiber with or without curing.

Cable jackets having designed microstructures and methods for making cable jackets having designed microstructures

Optical fiber cables (1001) comprising at least one optical fiber transmission medium (1006) and at least one elongated polymeric protective component (1002) surrounding at least a portion of the optical fiber transmission medium. The elongated polymeric protective component (1002) comprises a polymeric matrix material and a plurality of microcapillaries containing a polymeric microcapillary material, where the polymeric matrix material has a higher flexural modulus than the polymeric microcapillary material. Also disclosed are dies and methods for making such optical fiber cables and protective components.

Microcapillary wire coating die assembly

Polymeric coatings comprising microcapillary structures are applied to a wire or optic fiber using a wire coating apparatus comprising a die (13) assembly comprising a mandrel assembly (16) comprising: (A) a housing (12) comprising: (1) a housing (12) wire tubular channel extending along (a) the length of the housing (12), and (b) the longitudinal centerline axis of the housing (12); (2) a fluid annular channel encircling the wire tubular channel; (3) a fluid ring (28) in fluid communication with the fluid annular channel, the fluid ring (28) positioned at one end of the housing (12); and (B) a cone-shaped tip having a wide end and a narrow end, the wide end of the tip attached to the end of the housing (12) at which the fluid ring (28) is positioned, the tip comprising: (1) a tip wire tubular channel extending along (a) the length of the tip, and (b) the longitudinal centerline axis of the tip; (2) a tip fluid channel (27) in fluid communication with the fluid ring (28); and (3) one or more nozzles (29A) in fluid communication with the tip fluid channel (27), the nozzles (29A) located at the end and extending beyond the narrow end of the tip; the housing (12) wire tubular channel and the tip wire tubular channel in open communication with one another such that a wire can pass from one to the other in a straight line and without interruption.

Manufacturing mathod of mold substrate for diffraction grating light guide plate and manufacturing mathod of manufacturing diffraction grating light guide plate

본 명세서는 회절 격자 도광판용 몰드 기재의 제조방법 및 회절 격자 도광판의 제조방법을 제공한다. The present specification provides a method for manufacturing a mold substrate for a diffraction grating light guide plate and a method for manufacturing a diffraction grating light guide plate.

Method and device to control polymerization

A method and mold assembly to control the polymerization of a molded article. In one embodiment, radiation is delivered to the mold assembly in a controlled manner by fiber optics. In an alternate embodiment, a diffuser attached to a fiber optics bundle serves as a molding surface. This allows the polymerizable material between the diffuser and mold portion to be uniformly cured.

Method and apparatus for rectifying continuously extruded bar-like molding

Rod-like continuously extruded molding having a core encircled by fibre-reinforcement resin and covered by an outer skin of thermoplastic resin is made to pass through the reheating die held at a temperature above the melting point of the outer skin and having a diameter slightly larger than the core diameter to heat the outer skin surface only without softening the joint face between the outer skin and core, then passed through forming dies held at a given temperature and having a diameter correspondent to the production diameter to cut the outer skin, form the molding into a required diameter.

Light guide plate forming mould

一种导光板成型模具，其包括公模、模仁及母模。该公模对称开设有贯通的第一浇口及第二浇口。该模仁包括上模仁及下模仁。该上模仁装设于该公模内且该上模仁与该第一浇口及该第二浇口间隔设置。该母模开设有与该第一浇口对应的第一主流道，与该第二浇口对应的第二主流道，与该第一主流道连通的第一支流道，及与该第二主流道连通的第二支流道。该下模仁装设于该母模内并与该上模仁对应。该公模与该母模合模后形成模穴，该第一支流道及该第二支流道均与该模穴连通。该导光板成型模具利用第一浇口及第二浇口浇注熔融状态的待成型材料至模穴中成型导光板，使导光板成型过程中模穴内的压力均匀以减轻导光板翘曲的程度，从而提升导光板的制程良率。

Method of making a cable strength member

Strength members for cable, particularly fiber optic cable, are made by a method comprising the steps of: A. Wetting a fiber, e.g., fiberglass fiber, with an aqueous polymeric dispersion to form a wetted fiber, the dispersion comprising: 1. At least one thermoplastic resin, e.g., a polyolefin; 2. At least one dispersing agent, e.g., a ethylene ethyl acrylate polymer; and 3. Water; B. Removing the water from the wetted fiber, and C. Consolidating the resin on the fiber with or without curing.

Foamable compositions and methods for fabricating foamed articles

In one aspect, a foamable composition is disclosed, which comprises a base polymer, talc and a citrate compound blended with the base polymer. In some embodiments, the concentration of the talc in the composition is in a range of about 0.05% to about 25% by weight, e.g., in a range of about 2% to about 20%, or in a range of about 3% to about 15%, or in a range of about 5% to about 10%. Further, the concentration of the citrate compound in the composition can be, for example, in a range of about 0.05% to about 3% by weight, or in a range of about 0.02% to about 0.9% by weight, or in a range of about 0.03% to about 0.8% by weight, or in a range of about 0.04% to about 0.7% by weight, or in a range of about 0.05% to about 0.6% by weight.

Extrusion molding method of external coating to optical fiber made of plastics

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A kind of online hot press composite board material production equipment and its production technology

本发明公开了一种在线热压复合板材生产设备，包括根据生产流水线依次设置的干燥机、除尘机、配份机、单螺杆挤出机、全自动多层共挤衣架式模头、多辊压延机、缓冷架、瑕疵检测仪、厚度检测仪、温度均恒机、精密温度热压机、牵引覆膜机、切边牵引机、横切机和机械手，上述在线热压复合板材其生产工艺具体如下：第一步，选料，第二步，干燥，第三步，供料，第四步，热熔，第五步，挤出压延成型，第六步，冷却与检测，第七步，温控与热压，第八步，裁切码垛，本发明的在线热压复合板材生产设备及其生产工艺，只用一种材料并通过一次延压成型，制造工艺简单，生产效率高，总体成本低，对环境的影响小，产品的透过率好。

Mold of ferule for optical fiber connector

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Method and equipment for manufacturing light guide plate and light guide plate therewith

本发明公开一种制造导光板的方法、治具以及相关的导光板。在背光模块中，将扩散结构以及棱镜结构以在基材上形成的一扩散棱镜层取代，并以模内转印的方式将该扩散棱镜层转印于注塑成型的导光板本体上。导光板本体的另一面设置的反射层也可以相同的方式模内转印于导光板本体上。使导光板于治具内注塑成型时，即可同时进行双面模内转印。省去了传统背光模块中除了导光板外其他各光导元件的基材体积，可大幅减少背光模块中关键的光导元件的整体厚度。

Durable optical fiber ribbons and methods of making optical fiber ribbons

Durable optical fiber ribbons are formed by promoting a strong bond between fiber ink layers and ribbon matrix material. During curing of the ink layer desired oxygen levels are maintained in the curing environment of the manufacturing process.

A kind of multilayer fibers band mould

本发明提供了一种多层光纤带模具，包括约束至少两层子光纤带的入口模、合并子光纤带的成型模和定型子光纤带的出口模，所述入口模与所述成型模连接，所述成型模与所述出口模连接，所述入口模设有第一子光纤带通道，所述成型模设有第二子光纤带通道，所述出口模设有第三子光纤带通道，所述第一子光纤带通道、第二子光纤带通道、第三子光纤带通道相连通形成子光纤带成型通道。本发明的有益效果是：可通过入口模来约束导入至少两层子光纤带进入子光纤带成型通道，通过第一注胶通道、第二注胶通道向子光纤带成型通道中注入成型胶（例如树脂），通过成型胶将至少两层子光纤带进行合并形成多层光纤带，并通过出口模输出。

Lighting device and forming method thereof

根据本发明的实施例，提供了一种照明装置。该照明装置包括被配置为提供光源光的至少一个光源、被光学地耦合到所述至少一个光源的光学波导以及布置在所述光学波导内的多个光相互作用结构，该光学波导具有至少一个输入区域，光源光通过所述至少一个输入区域进入所述光学波导内，用于在光学波导中传播，所述多个光相互作用结构适于与所述光源光相互作用以将从所述光学波导发射的照明光提供到周围环境，其中所述多个光相互作用结构的聚集度沿着所述光学波导的长度部分在远离所述至少一个输入区域的方向上增加。

Manufacturing method and Manufacturing Device pipe opticcable for Telecommunications

본 발명은 전기. 통신케이블이 삽입되는 다중 광케이블 관에 것으로서, 더 욱 상세하게는 1차 다이스로부터 압출성형되는 다수의 내관이 전체적으로 원형상으로 배열되어 압출됨으로 1차 싸이징, 1차 진공 냉각장치, 1차 인출기를 통과하여 센터링장치에서 모아질 때 비틀림과 불균형한 인장력이 발생되지 않고 균일한 간격으로 모아져 2차 다이스 내로 유입될 수 있도록 구성하고, 센터링장치에서 가이드된 다수의 내관이 예열 및 냉각장치에서 이송되는 내관의 외면을 히팅 예열 또는 냉각시켜 2차 다이스로 인입되도록 함으로 외관 압출성형시 내관 외면이 외관 내면에 접착 또는 이격을 선택적으로 조절하여 광케이블 관을 제조할 수 있도록 구성하여 광케이블 관의 양 측단부의 내관이 소정의 길이만큼 내관과 외관이 분리되도록 제조할 수 있도록 한 전기 통신 광케이블 관 제조장치 및 제조방법에 관한 것이다. The present invention is electric. In a multi-optical cable tube into which a communication cable is inserted, more specifically, a plurality of inner tubes extruded from a primary die are arranged in a circular shape and extruded, so that the primary sizing, the primary vacuum cooler, and the primary extractor are When it passes through the centering device, it does not generate torsion and unbalanced tensile force so that it is collected at uniform intervals and flows into the secondary die, and the inner pipes guided by the centering device are transferred from the preheating and cooling system. By preheating or cooling the outer surface to be drawn into the secondary die, the outer tube can be manufactured to manufacture the optical cable tube by selectively controlling the adhesion or separation to the inner surface during the extrusion process.The inner tube at both ends of the optical cable tube Telecommunication optical fiber that can be manufactured to separate inner tube and outer part by predetermined length Label tubes relates to a production apparatus and production method.

Manufacturing die of light guide

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Method and apparatus for casting polymer products

Optical waveguide

하부 클래드층, 패터닝된 코어층, 상부 클래드층 및 상부 저탄성층이 이 순서로 적층되는 광도파로로서, 상기 상부 저탄성층 형성용 수지 조성물을 경화하여 이루어지는 필름의 25℃에서의 인장 탄성률이 1~2000MPa이며, 또한 상기 상부 클래드층 형성용 수지 조성물을 경화하여 이루어지는 두께 110㎛의 경화 필름의 전체 광선 투과율이 90% 이상인 것을 특징으로 하는 광도파로이다. 내굴곡성이 양호하고, 또한 광학특성이 양호한 광도파로를 제공할 수 있다. Wherein the lower clad layer, the patterned core layer, the upper clad layer and the upper lower-elastic layer are laminated in this order, wherein the tensile modulus at 25 ° C of the film obtained by curing the resin composition for forming an upper- And the total light transmittance of the cured film having a thickness of 110 占 퐉 obtained by curing the resin composition for forming an upper clad layer is 90% or more. It is possible to provide an optical waveguide having good bendability and good optical characteristics.

Method for use in production of rod with optical cable slot and device therefor

(57)【要約】 【課題】光ケーブルスロット付きロッドの製造に使用す るための方法及び装置を提供する。 【解決手段】ロッドの外面に螺旋スロットを有するプラ スチックロッドを押し出すための方法及び装置は、逃げ を取った出口端面を含むダイの使用を有し、かかる方法 及び装置により、プラスチック溶液により均一な抵抗が 生じる。そのとおりに形成されたプラスチックロッド は、スロット付きコア形光ファイバー遠距離通信ケーブ ルに使用される。ダイはプラスチックロッドに周囲リブ を形成する内部チャンネルを有する。チャンネルは螺旋 経路又は真っ直ぐな経路のいずれかをたどってよい。

Online hot pressed composite panel production equipment and production process thereof

本发明公开了一种在线热压复合板材生产设备，包括根据生产流水线依次设置的干燥机、除尘机、配份机、单螺杆挤出机、全自动多层共挤衣架式模头、多辊压延机、缓冷架、瑕疵检测仪、厚度检测仪、温度均恒机、精密温度热压机、牵引覆膜机、切边牵引机、横切机和机械手，上述在线热压复合板材其生产工艺具体如下：第一步，选料，第二步，干燥，第三步，供料，第四步，热熔，第五步，挤出压延成型，第六步，冷却与检测，第七步，温控与热压，第八步，裁切码垛，本发明的在线热压复合板材生产设备及其生产工艺，只用一种材料并通过一次延压成型，制造工艺简单，生产效率高，总体成本低，对环境的影响小，产品的透过率好。

Forming die for optical element

本发明提供一种光学元件成型模具，其包括一具第一模压面的第一模仁以及一与所述第一模仁配合的第二模仁。所述第二模仁包括一模穴及一嵌置在模穴中具第二模压面的嵌入件，所述第二模仁还包括一固定于其上且具一螺纹通孔的固定垫块以及一配合穿设于所述固定垫块的螺纹通孔中并延伸出与所述嵌入件紧固的调整螺丝。所述光学元件成型模具可以方便调节待成型的光学元件产品的厚度。

Fiber lens with fresnel zone plate lens and method for producing the same

정렬이 용이하고 소형으로 제조할 수 있는 프레넬 렌즈 일체형 광섬유 및 그 제조 방법이 개시된다. 프레넬 렌즈 일체형 광섬유는 입사된 광이 전송되는 광 전송구간과, 광 전송구간과 접속되고 광 전송구간으로부터 제공된 광이 확장되는 광 확장구간 및 광 확장구간의 절단면에 형성되고 광 확장구간에서 확장된 광을 통과시켜 소정의 초점거리에 집속하는 프레넬 렌즈면을 포함한다. 따라서, 렌즈 기능을 수행하는 프레넬 렌즈면이 곡률을 포함하지 않기 때문에 광 결합 시스템의 정렬이 용이하고 제조가 용이하며 광 결합 시스템의 소형화가 가능하다. 광 결합, 프레넬, 렌즈, 레이저

Apparatus and method for forming pattern

본 발명은 패턴 형성 장치 및 패턴 형성 방법에 관한 것으로, 보다 상세하게는 도광판 등의 광학 시트의 두께를 균일하게 유지하면서 측면에 패턴을 형성하는 장치 및 방법에 관한 것이다. 본 발명의 일 측면에 따르면, , 광학 시트가 베이스 플레이트에 탑재되는 단계; 상기 베이스 플레이트의 상부에 설치된 고정 플레이트가 하강하는 단계; 상기 베이스 플레이트로부터 상방으로 연장되고, 그 높이가 상기 광학 시트의 두께보다 큰 가이드 블록이 상기 고정 플레이트를 상기 광학 시트의 상면과 미리 정해진 간격으로 이격 고정시키는 단계; 패턴 전사기가 상기 광학 시트의 측면에 패턴 전사를 수행하는 단계; 및 상기 고정 플레이트가 상기 패턴 전사 동안 상기 미리 정해진 간격으로 상기 패턴 전사에 의한 상기 광학 시트의 변형을 허용하여 상기 광학 시트의 두께를 균일하게 제어하는 단계;를 포함하는 패턴 전사 방법이 제공될 수 있다.