摘要 |
<p>A storage device for storing cable or fiber, rotating element, and method of using the same are provided. The storage device includes a housing, having an inner cavity and at least one opening; and a rotating element which is rotatably and removeably placed within the inner cavity and has at least one receptacle. The rotating element includes a base member; a receptacle for holding at least one splice sleeve containing a sliced fiber; and a plurality of guide ridges, which are disposed on the base member, one of the plurality of guide ridges disposed at either end of each of the at least one receptacle. The method includes placing the fiber or cable into the receptacle; draping excess fiber or cable through guide fins; and rotating the rotating element to retract or dispense the excess fiber or cable into or out of the storage device through the at least one opening in the housing.</p> |