FIELD: optics.
SUBSTANCE: group of inventions relates to optical shape-sensing fibers. Launch fixation device for optical shape sensing (OSS) includes first fixation device (172) configured to receive and secure an optical fiber. Fiber storage area (174) is configured to receive and maintain the optical fiber within specified dimensions. Second fixation device (180) is configured to receive and secure a flexible tool supporting optical shape sensing. Launch region (176) is configured to receive and maintain the optical fiber in a known geometric configuration before entering the second fixation device. Feature (184) is provided for aligning and coupling to the base of a launch fixture device, and it is configured to secure the launch fixture device.
EFFECT: technical result consists in fast binding of flexible instruments with support for OSS to a fixed start point.
15 cl, 10 dwg
