Small optical fiber switch
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Apr 2, 1991
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Jan 30, 1990
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Sep 6, 1989
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A small switch comprises a casing, a plurality of optical fibers attached to the casing, a vertically movable member disposed, facing the ends of the optical fibers. The movable member has a resilient member provided at one end, and a member, which is deformed to be contracted by supplying an electric power, provided at the other end. The member, which is deformed to be contracted, that is, for causing the movable member to move vertically may comprise a shape memory alloy or a bimetal. The movable member may comprise an interceping plate has an aperture for transmitting therethrough, or a prism for deflecting a light beam.
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