| 摘要 |
Alignment of an array of N elements, such as optical fibers, within a preselected tolerance value is obtained using a primary substrate with a plurality of N apertures extending therethrough from a first surface to a second opposing surface. Each aperture, at its narrowest point, has a cross-section that is greater than a cross-section of an element to be inserted therethrough. Each of the elements passes through its corresponding aperture and rests against the same corresponding point and/or sidewall of the aperture so as to result in the desired alignment. A directing arrangement directs the elements toward the primary substrate at a predetermined angle to cause a spring-like action to occur in each of the elements when threaded through its associated aperture for aligning the elements to engage the same corresponding point and/or sidewall of the aperture.
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