Magnetic self-mating fiber optic connector and fiber optic switch sensor
Abstract
A system or method for a magnetic self-aligning coupling device for a fiber optic cable. The device includes a first end coupling comprising a first magnet and a second magnet. Both magnets include a mating surface and an annular ring defining an axial aperture. The aperture receives a distal end of a segment of fiber optic cable in a tight fit. The fiber optic cable has an exterior sleeve and a fiber core. The fiber core of the first segment and the second segment of the fiber optic cable are axially aligned by magnetic force in the first and second apertures to create a continuous fiber optic path. A method for detecting a security breach of a door using the self-aligning couplings is also described.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1987178
- Patent Number(s):
- 11592625
- Application Number:
- 17/081,260
- Assignee:
- National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC (Albuquerque, NM)
- DOE Contract Number:
- NA0003525
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 10/27/2020
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Citation Formats
Neidigk, Stephen, and Rice, Thomas M. Magnetic self-mating fiber optic connector and fiber optic switch sensor. United States: N. p., 2023.
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Neidigk, Stephen, & Rice, Thomas M. Magnetic self-mating fiber optic connector and fiber optic switch sensor. United States.
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"Magnetic self-mating fiber optic connector and fiber optic switch sensor". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1987178.
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year = {Tue Feb 28 00:00:00 EST 2023},
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Works referenced in this record:
Optical Fiber Coupling Apparatuses, Systems, and Methods
patent-application, December 2020
- Paschalis, Eleftherios Ilios
- US Patent Application 16/769748; 20200379189