Device and method for optical cable installation

摘要

An apparatus is provided for securing an optical cable unit to one or more surfaces. The optical cable unit includes a length of adhesive tape and a length of optical cable. The apparatus includes a housing having an outlet and an adjustable securing portion disposed adjacent the outlet. The adjustable securing portion has first and second surface portions configured to adjust between first and second positions. The surface portions form a first angle therebetween in the first position and a second angle therebetween in the second position. The adjustable securing portion may be selectively attachable to the housing. A system is provided and can include a housing and at least two adjustable securing portions. Also provided is a separate adjustable securing portion adapted for use with an apparatus, and a method of applying an optical cable unit to one or more surfaces.

主权项

1. An apparatus for securing an optical cable unit to one or more surfaces, the optical cable unit including a length of adhesive tape and a length of optical cable, the apparatus comprising:
a housing including an outlet at which the adhesive tape can be provided for output from the housing; and an adjustable securing portion disposed adjacent the outlet for securing the optical cable unit to one or more surfaces, the adjustable securing portion having first and second surface portions configured to adjust between first and second positions, the first and second surface portions forming a first angle therebetween in the first position, and the first and second surface portions forming a second angle therebetween in the second position, the second angle being different from the first angle, wherein the first and second surface portions are spaced apart to define a gap therebetween, the gap being dimensioned to accommodate at least a portion of the cable wherein the first and second surface portions are substantially planar pads.