Patent ID: 9632254
Date: 2017-04-25
CPC Classifications: G02B

Claim:
1. A method of assembling an optical fiber positioner comprising the steps of: providing an elongated base having a longitudinally extending throughbore through which an optical fiber extends, said base having a plurality of circumferentially spaced locating surfaces which lie in a plane transverse to an axis of said housing, securing a fixture to said base, said fixture having a plurality of longitudinally extending and circumferentially spaced facing pairs of locating surfaces (holding the threaded fasteners) so that a pair of locating surfaces on said fixture is associated with each locating surface on said base, securing a plurality of circumferentially spaced actuators to said base so that each actuator is in abutment with one pair of locating surfaces on the fixture and their associated locating surface on the base, each actuator having one end adjacent one end of said base, attaching a crossbeam to second ends of said actuators, said crossbeam having an opening through which said optical fiber extends, said opening being dimensioned such that said optical fiber moves in unison with said crossbeam, and comprising the step of attaching a cross imitator to said ends of said actuators during said securing step, said cross imitator positioning said second ends of said actuators in preparation for said step of attaching said crossbeam.