Patent ID: 6165055
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: B24B,G02B

Abstract:
An optical fiber end surface polishing apparatus composed of a polishing device surface turning by being supported by a base plate, a holder for supporting a plurality of optical fiber ferrules, a polishing holder arm capable of moving relative to the polishing device surface while supporting the holder and a polishing force applying device for applying a pressure for making the ferrules to come into contact with the polishing device surface under pressure through the polishing holder arm, wherein:the polishing holder arm includes a polishing holder mounting/dismounting device having a base section supported by the base plate through a horizontally rotational shaft to permit the device to rotate and move upward from an approximately horizontal position and the other end section engaged with the polishing holder;the holder includes a coupling section whose rotation is restricted by the polishing holder arm and which is detachably coupled with the polishing holder mounting/dismounting device at a center; andthe polishing force applying device includes polishing force applying means which moves between a position where it applies a downward spring urging force to the polishing holder arm and a position where it permits the polishing holder arm to rotate and move upward.