Compact point-of-entry fiber storage module

摘要

A compact point-of-entry fiber storage module includes a base, and a cover arranged to be fastened to the base for enclosing optical fibers when routed inside the module for storage. The base is constructed and arranged to mount a connector adapter at a selected one of multiple positions with respect to the base. The adapter has an axis, and first and second ports at opposite axial ends of the adapter. When the adapter is mounted at a selected position, optical fibers of various lengths that are routed and retained over the base for storage can connect to corresponding ports at the ends of the adapter without bending the fibers beyond a specified critical limit.

主权项

1. An optical fiber storage module, comprising:
a base; a cover constructed and arranged to be fastened to the base for enclosing optical fibers when routed over the base for storage; the base is constructed and arranged to mount a connector adapter at a selected one of multiple positions with respect to the base, the adapter having an axis and first and second ports at opposite axial ends of the adapter, so that when the adapter is mounted at one of the multiple positions, optical fibers of various lengths that are routed over the base for storage can connect to corresponding ports at the opposite axial ends of the adapter without bending beyond a specified critical limit; and wherein the base has a pair of opposed tabs that project upward from the base to form a bracket or slot for mounting the connector adapter, the bracket or slot has a number of pairs of opposed guideways formed in the opposed tabs, and each pair of opposed guideways corresponds to a different one of the multiple positions at which the adapter can be mounted with respect to the base when the adapter is inserted and seated in the pair of opposed guideways, and the multiple positions are along the axial direction of the adapter.