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A positioning device that is ideally suited for the assembly of optical components, particularly fiber optic components utilizing small-core single-mode optical fiber. The invention teaches a structure that can be used for 3 axis positioning and alignment wherein all of the control actuators are loc

A positioning device that is ideally suited for the assembly of optical components, particularly fiber optic components utilizing small-core single-mode optical fiber. The invention teaches a structure that can be used for 3 axis positioning and alignment wherein all of the control actuators are located on a common axis to improve operator adjustment efficiency and reduce repetitive motion strain. The device uses flexible elements to connect relatively movable parts, including parts which move orthogonally relative to each other. The device also has a lever arrangement which provides a mechanical advantage for the control actuators.

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1. A positioning device comprising:a first, normally fixed support; a movable support mounted on said first support and constrained to move in a generally rectilinear manner in a first direction; a first actuator mounted on said fixed support for moving said movable support in said first direction;

1. A positioning device comprising:a first, normally fixed support; a movable support mounted on said first support and constrained to move in a generally rectilinear manner in a first direction; a first actuator mounted on said fixed support for moving said movable support in said first direction; a second actuator mounted on said movable support in parallel relationship to said first actuator, holding means for an object to be positioned, said holding means mounted on said movable support for movement relative to said movable support in a second direction which is perpendicular to said first direction; and an orthogonal drive conversion system for converting motion of said second actuator in said first direction to movement of the holding means in said second direction.