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Light signal transmission device for assembly group carrier system

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DE19618203A1
DE19618203A1 DE1996118203 DE19618203A DE19618203A1 DE 19618203 A1 DE19618203 A1 DE 19618203A1 DE 1996118203 DE1996118203 DE 1996118203 DE 19618203 A DE19618203 A DE 19618203A DE 19618203 A1 DE19618203 A1 DE 19618203A1
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Manfred Rode
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Mercedes Benz Group AG
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    • GPHYSICS
    • G02OPTICS
    • G02BOPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/24Coupling light guides
    • G02B6/42Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
    • G02B6/4201Packages, e.g. shape, construction, internal or external details
    • G02B6/4204Packages, e.g. shape, construction, internal or external details the coupling comprising intermediate optical elements, e.g. lenses, holograms
    • GPHYSICS
    • G02OPTICS
    • G02BOPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/24Coupling light guides
    • G02B6/42Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
    • G02B6/4296Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements coupling with sources of high radiant energy, e.g. high power lasers, high temperature light sources
    • G02B2006/4297Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements coupling with sources of high radiant energy, e.g. high power lasers, high temperature light sources having protection means, e.g. protecting humans against accidental exposure to harmful laser radiation
    • GPHYSICS
    • G02OPTICS
    • G02BOPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/24Coupling light guides
    • G02B6/26Optical coupling means
    • G02B6/35Optical coupling means having switching means
    • G02B6/354Switching arrangements, i.e. number of input/output ports and interconnection types
    • G02B6/35442D constellations, i.e. with switching elements and switched beams located in a plane
    • G02B6/35481xN switch, i.e. one input and a selectable single output of N possible outputs
    • G02B6/35521x1 switch, e.g. on/off switch
    • GPHYSICS
    • G02OPTICS
    • G02BOPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/24Coupling light guides
    • G02B6/26Optical coupling means
    • G02B6/35Optical coupling means having switching means
    • G02B6/3598Switching means directly located between an optoelectronic element and waveguides, including direct displacement of either the element or the waveguide, e.g. optical pulse generation
    • GPHYSICS
    • G02OPTICS
    • G02BOPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/24Coupling light guides
    • G02B6/42Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
    • G02B6/43Arrangements comprising a plurality of opto-electronic elements and associated optical interconnections

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Abstract

The device includes a spring (4) which is arranged between a transmitter (1) and a lens (3) which bundles rays of light. The spring includes a redirection element (6) at one end, which blocks the ray of light which is emitted by the transmitter when the spring is in its rest position. The redirection element releases the path of the ray of light by a dynamic effect. Preferably, a metal sleeve (2) which clads the lens is attached to a transmission housing. The spring is preferably a metal spring which is arranged between the lens and the transmitter via a bore in the metal sleeve.

Description

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung nach dem Oberbe­ griff des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention relates to a device according to the Oberbe handle of claim 1.

Die Erfindung findet Verwendung in der optischen Verbin­ dungstechnik, insbesondere bei der Übertragung von Licht­ signalen von Baugruppenträgern (elektronisches Board) zur optischen Verbindungsleiste (Backplane)The invention finds use in the optical connection manure technology, especially in the transmission of light signals from subracks (electronic board) for optical connecting strip (backplane)

Um die Grenzen konventioneller, elektrischer Verbindungen bei komplexen und leistungsfähigen Signalprozessoren zu überwinden, werden optische Verbindungen eingesetzt. In lokalen Verbindungssystemen z. B. bei Vernetzung von Baugruppen innerhalb eines Baugruppenträgers besteht die optische Verbindung von Board zu Board aus Sender, opti­ scher Backplane und Empfänger. In der Backplane sind ent­ sprechend der optischen Vernetzung die Lichtwege vorgege­ ben. Als Sender- und Empfängerelement kommen Halbleiter­ bauelemente wie Photodiode, LED, und Laser zum Einsatz. Zur Übertragung der Lichtsignale vom Board zur Backplane ist die Kopplung über eine kurze Freistrahlstrecke zwi­ schen boardseitigem Sender und Backplane eine geeignete Verbindung. Bei derartigen Verbindungen besteht die Not­ wendigkeit einer Schutzvorrichtung für den Lasersender, wenn das Board getrennt von der Backplane betrieben wird. Diese Schutzvorrichtung ist z. B. wichtig bei der Wartung oder bei Montagearbeiten, um die Augen von Personen vor gefährlicher Laserstrahlung zu schützen.The limits of conventional electrical connections with complex and powerful signal processors overcome, optical connections are used. In local connection systems e.g. B. when networking  There are modules within a subrack optical connection from board to board from transmitter, opti shear backplane and receiver. In the backplane are ent the light paths are given according to the optical networking ben. Semiconductors come as transmitter and receiver elements Components such as photodiodes, LEDs and lasers are used. For the transmission of light signals from the board to the backplane is the coupling over a short free jet distance between suitable board-side transmitter and backplane Connection. There is a need for such connections maneuverability of a protective device for the laser transmitter, if the board is operated separately from the backplane. This protective device is e.g. B. important for maintenance or during assembly work to protect people's eyes protect dangerous laser radiation.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es deshalb, eine Vorrichtung anzugeben, durch die der Lichtstrahl vom Sender nicht in den freien Raum strahlen kann, wenn bei eingeschaltetem Betriebszustand die Verbindungsleiste von Baugruppenträ­ gern bzw. Sendern entfernt wird und die einfach und ko­ stengünstig herstellbar ist.The object of the invention is therefore a device specify by which the light beam from the transmitter is not in can shine the free space when switched on Operating status of the connecting bar of module likes or transmitters is removed and the simple and knockout is inexpensive to manufacture.

Die Aufgabe wird gelöst durch die im kennzeichnenden Teil des Patentanspruchs 1 angegebenen Merkmale. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und/oder Weiterbildungen sind den Unteransprüchen zu entnehmen.The task is solved by the in the characterizing part of claim 1 specified features. Beneficial Refinements and / or further developments are the subclaims refer to.

Die Erfindung hat den Vorteil, daß sich die Vorrichtung in einem Bereich des Senders befindet, in welchem der Strahldurchmesser noch sehr gering ist. Es sind deshalb nur sehr kleine Abmessungen der Bauteile, Umlenkelement und Metall­ feder, erforderlich. Insbesondere kann der Ver­ schiebungsweg zwischen Umlenkstellung und Durchlaßstellung der Vorrichtung sehr gering gehalten werden.The invention has the advantage that the device in an area of the transmitter in which the beam diameter is still very low. Therefore, they are only very small dimensions of the components, deflection element and metal  feather, required. In particular, the Ver sliding distance between deflection position and open position the device can be kept very low.

Durch eine geneigte Anordnung des Umlenkelementes zur Strahlrichtung, z. B. die Neigung des Umlenkelementes um 45° zur Längsachse der Feder und die Umlenkung des Lichtes in eine Absorptionszone, die z. B. in der Metallhülse für die Linse eingebracht ist, treten lediglich geringe Rück­ reflexionen auf den Sender auf.Through an inclined arrangement of the deflecting element Beam direction, e.g. B. the inclination of the deflecting element 45 ° to the longitudinal axis of the spring and the deflection of the light in an absorption zone, the z. B. in the metal sleeve for the lens is inserted, there is only slight receding reflections on the transmitter.

Die Erfindung wird im folgenden anhand eines Ausführungs­ beispiels beschrieben unter Bezugnahme auf schematische Zeichnungen.The invention is based on an embodiment described for example with reference to schematic Drawings.

In einem Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 1 besteht der Sen­ der 1 aus einem Laser in einem hermetisch dichtem Gehäuse. Eine Metallhülse 2 hält eine Kugellinse 3 in ihrer optimalen Lage vor dem Lasergehäuse. Die Kugellinse hat die Auf­ gabe vom Laser emittiertes Licht zu kollimieren. Sie ist mittels eines Befestigungsringes, durch Klebung oder Lö­ tung in der Metallhülse 2 fixiert. Zwischen Laser 1 und Kugellinse 3 ist eine z. B. winkelförmige Metallfeder 4 an­ geordnet, mit einem Umlenkelement 6, z. B. einer Metall­ scheibe. Sie durchdringt die Metallhülse 2 durch eine Boh­ rung 5 und ist mit ihrem einen Ende am Außenmantel der Me­ tallhülse befestigt. Das Umlenkelement 6 der Metallfeder 4 im Gehäuseinneren ist z. B. um 45° zur Längsachse der Me­ tallfeder gedreht und mit einer Öffnung versehen. Durch die Neigung des Umlenkelementes wird die Reflexion des Lichtes auf den Laser vermieden. In one embodiment according to FIG. 1, Sen 1 consists of a laser in a hermetically sealed housing. A metal sleeve 2 holds a ball lens 3 in its optimal position in front of the laser housing. The ball lens has the task of collimating light emitted by the laser. It is fixed by means of a fastening ring, by gluing or soldering in the metal sleeve 2 . Between laser 1 and ball lens 3 is a z. B. angular metal spring 4 arranged with a deflecting element 6 , z. B. a metal disc. It penetrates the metal sleeve 2 through a drilling tion 5 and is attached at one end to the outer casing of the tall sleeve. The deflecting element 6 of the metal spring 4 inside the housing is, for. B. rotated by 45 ° to the longitudinal axis of the tall spring Me and provided with an opening. Due to the inclination of the deflection element, the reflection of the light on the laser is avoided.

In der Ruhelage der Metallfeder (Fig. 1a) wird der vom La­ ser emittierte Lichtstrahl durch das Umlenkelement 6 der Feder auf eine absorbierende Zone 7 umgelenkt (Fig. 1b).In the rest position of the metal spring ( Fig. 1a), the light beam emitted by the laser is deflected by the deflecting element 6 of the spring onto an absorbing zone 7 ( Fig. 1b).

Dadurch kann kein Laserlicht durch die Kugellinse hindurch aus dem Gehäuse austreten. Die absorbierende Zone 7 ist beispielsweise in der Metallhülse eingebracht und kann aus einem schwarz eloxiertem Aluminiumteil rauher Oberfläche bestehen.As a result, no laser light can exit the housing through the ball lens. The absorbing zone 7 is, for example, introduced in the metal sleeve and can consist of a black anodized aluminum part with a rough surface.

Wird nun die Metallfeder 4 durch eine Kraft nach oben ge­ drückt, so wandert gleichzeitig die Öffnung im Umlenkele­ ment 6 der Feder nach oben und gibt den Lichtweg für das Laserlicht frei (Fig. 2). Laserlicht tritt nun ungehindert aus dem Sendergehäuse. Bei aufgesteckter Backplanleiste aber wird es gefahrlos und augensicher in den Lichtwellen­ leiter geführt.If the metal spring 4 is now pressed upward by a force, the opening in the deflecting element 6 of the spring simultaneously moves upward and releases the light path for the laser light ( FIG. 2). Laser light now emerges from the transmitter housing unhindered. When the back plan strip is attached, however, it is guided safely and eye-safe in the optical fibers.

Bei der Ausgestaltung des Umlenkelementes muß dabei die Öffnung derart angeordnet sein, daß der Verschiebeweg der Feder in gespannter Stellung dem Verschiebeweg der Öffnung auf der Metallscheibe entspricht.When designing the deflecting element, the Opening be arranged so that the displacement of the Spring in the cocked position the displacement of the opening on the metal disc.

Die Erfindung ist nicht auf das angegebene Ausführungsbei­ spiel beschränkt, sondern die Gestaltung des Umlenkelemen­ tes ist in andere die Umlenkung des Lichtes geeigneten formen denkbar. Auch die Neigung des Umlenkelementes ist verschieden einstellbar.The invention is not based on the stated embodiment game limited, but the design of Umlenkelemen It is suitable for deflecting the light into others shapes conceivable. The inclination of the deflecting element is also different adjustable.

Claims (5)

1. Vorrichtung zur Übertragung der Lichtsignale vom Bau­ gruppenträger zur Verbindungsleiste durch Kopplung über eine Freistrahlstrecke zwischen auf dem Baugruppenträger angeordnetem Sender und der Verbindungsleiste, dadurch ge­ kennzeichnet,
  • - daß zwischen Sender und die den Lichtstrahl kolli­ mierende Linse ein Federelement angeordnet ist,
  • - daß das Federelement an einem Ende ein Umlenkele­ ment besitzt, das in der Ruhelage des Federele­ ments den vom Sender emittierten Lichtstrahl aus­ blendet und unter Kraftwirkung den Lichtweg des Strahls freigibt.
1. Device for transmitting the light signals from the module rack to the connecting bar by coupling over a free beam path between the transmitter arranged on the rack and the connecting bar, characterized in that
  • - That a spring element is arranged between the transmitter and the lens collimating lens,
  • - That the spring element has at one end a Umlenkele element, which in the rest position of the Federele element emits the light beam emitted by the transmitter and releases the light path of the beam under the action of force.
2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet,
  • - daß die Linse in einer Metallhülse, die an das Sendergehäuse angebracht ist, fixiert ist,
  • - daß das Federelement eine winkelförmige Metallfe­ der ist und durch eine Bohrung in der Metallhülse, die zwischen Linse und Sender liegt, derart ange­ ordnet ist, daß das Umlenkelement der Feder im Strahlengang des Senders angebracht ist und das Licht von der Linse ablenkt, und
  • - daß das Umlenkelement eine Öffnung besitzt, durch die bei gedrückter Feder das Licht des Senders auf die Linse trifft.
2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that
  • that the lens is fixed in a metal sleeve which is attached to the transmitter housing,
  • - That the spring element is an angular Metallfe and is arranged through a hole in the metal sleeve which lies between the lens and transmitter, so that the deflecting element of the spring is attached in the beam path of the transmitter and deflects the light from the lens, and
  • - That the deflection element has an opening through which the light of the transmitter strikes the lens when the spring is pressed.
3. Vorrichtung nach den Ansprüchen 1 und 2, dadurch ge­ kennzeichnet, daß das Umlenkelement der Feder um 45° zur Längsachse der Metallfeder gedreht ist.3. Device according to claims 1 and 2, characterized ge indicates that the deflecting element of the spring by 45 ° to Longitudinal axis of the metal spring is rotated. 4. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Metallfeder am Außenmantel der Metallhülse befestigt ist.4. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the metal spring on the outer jacket the metal sleeve is attached. 5. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine absorbierende Zone in der Metallhülse eingebracht ist, auf die der Lichtstrahl umge­ lenkt wird.5. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an absorbent zone in the Metal sleeve is introduced, to which the light beam is reversed is steered.
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