US 7,600,925 B2
Clip connector for use in an optical communication coupling system
Rachid M. Alameh, Crystal Lake, Ill. (US); Mark A. Barabolak, Elmhurst, Ill. (US); Maninder S. Sehmbey, Hoffman Estates, Ill. (US); and David R. Zeiger, Mundelein, Ill. (US)
Assigned to Motorola, Inc., Schaumburg, Ill. (US)
Filed on Dec. 27, 2006, as Appl. No. 11/616,470.
Prior Publication US 2008/0159698 A1, Jul. 03, 2008
Int. Cl. G02B 6/36 (2006.01); G02B 6/46 (2006.01)
U.S. Cl. 385—89  [385/137] 16 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
15. A clip connector enabling optical communication between an optical fiber and an optical communication element, the clip connector comprising:
an abrasive surface capable of abrading a first surface of the optical fiber when the optical fiber is inserted into the clip connector;
an intruding surface capable of intruding a second surface of the optical fiber, the second surface of the optical fiber being opposite to the first surface of the optical fiber, through contact with the intruding surface of the clip connector in connection with the optical fiber being inserted into the clip connector, wherein when intruded the second surface deflects the light inside the optical fiber; and
an aperture capable of conveying light through the first surface between the optical communication element and the optical fiber, wherein the resulting abrasion occurring as part of insertion is aligned with the aperture and at least one of a light emitting and a light receiving capability of the optical communication element, when the insertion of the optical fiber into the clip connector is completed and maintained.