Ribbon fibre fixating device

Abstract

A device is for fixating a fiber ribbon cable in a ribbon fiber cutting machine. A fixture or jig holding a stripped fiber ribbon cable is placed on the cutting machine in a predetermined position, by placing the jig in a machine-mounted holder and pressing the jig against one side thereof. The jig is positioned so that the ribbon fibers will enter respective V-grooves on a first support and engage a resilient surface on a second support. The fibers can be linearised in the grooves on said support surface, despite possibly being deformed when stripping the cable, by angling the jig in relation to said V-grooves on said support surface. The fibers are pressed down into the grooves, thereby fixating the fibers in both a vertical and a lateral direction. The fibers will also be parallel with one another in the space between said support. Arranged in said space is a knife by means of which a fracture line or weakening is made on the fibers. A weight is then caused to drop onto the fibers, so as to exert force at the fracture lines or weakenings.

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