| 摘要 |
A device for the management and splicing of multiple optical fibres comprises a stack of trays each capable of accomodating at least one fibre splice and/or at least one fibre loop. Each tray (7,8) is pivoted for movement in a plane parallel to its major surfaces between a storage position in which at least one of its major surfaces closely overlies a major face of another of the trays (7,8) and an accessible position. Flexible guides for protecting fibres adjacent to the trays (7,8) each comprise a series of guide members articulated together for limited relative movement. The guide members are preferably rigid, and the use of an articulated series rather than the conventional stiff flexible tube (17) removes a restraint that has prevented the stack spacing from being reduced. Preferably stacking density is improved still further by inclining the trays with respect to the stacking direction. |
