APPARATUS FOR ARRANGING A PLURALITY OF COATED OPTICAL FIBERS

摘要

An apparatus for arranging a plurality of coated optical fibers at a predetermined interval in a plane comprising a positioning means for positioning the coated optical fibers, a fixing means for temporarily fixing distal end portions of the coated optical fibers arranged by the positioning means and a tape supply means for supplying in a direction substantially perpendicular to optical axes of the coated optical fibers, an adhesive tape for securing the coated optical fibers arranged by the positioning means. The positioning means includes a slot for placing the coated optical fibers thereon, a guide member for introducing the coated optical fibers into the slot, a plurality of positioning members for positioning the coated optical fibers and a rotational plate for temporarily holding the coated optical fibers accommodated and arranged in the slot by the positioning members.