A method and jig for handling and transferring fusion-spliced optical fibers

摘要

A method for handling a fusion-spliced optical fiber (1) and a transferring jig (5) for transporting the optical fiber (1) are provided. The jig (5) is capable of holding the fusion-spliced optical fiber in a state in which a given tension is applied at the spliced portion, and stopping the application of such tension if needed. The jig (5) is easy to transport and set to each of separate processing processes. In the method, a fusion-spliced optical fiber is clamped at coated portions thereof on both sides of the fusion-spliced portion by a pair of clamps (8) of the jig (5) and transported by the jig (5) holding the optical fiber (1) in a state wherein a given tension is applied thereto through the clamps (8). <IMAGE>