NON-ADHESIVE MECHANICAL FIBER CONNECTION

摘要

An apparatus is provided for mechanically attaching an optical fiber (34) to a substrate (12). The apparatus includes a clamping block (22, 24) formed of malleable material disposed adjacent a substrate. The fiber is disposed adjacent the clamping block and a securing member (38, 40) such as a fastene r or spring is used to secure the fiber to the clamping block and substrate. T he frictional forces between the fiber and the clamping block eliminate movemen t of the fiber relative to the substrate.