METHOD OF SHAPING PLASTIC OPTICAL FIBRES

摘要

The invention relates to methods and devices for shaping plastic optical fibres(POFs), more specifically for optically modifying and yet more specifically for rapidly joining two portions of the plastic optical fibres to create a new optical connection. The plastic optical fibres (1) may be heated under controlled conditions, to soften them and lens, sensor or patterns (7) may be imprinted on portions (8) of the fibre. Methods are provide to optical joints, and combined physical and optical joints.