Slidable optical fiber interconnecting tray with flexible fiber guiding tubes

摘要

Apparatus for use in interconnecting optical fibers comprises a shelf 12 slidably mounted between a retracted position (FIG. 2) and an extended position. Housings 48 for locating fiber interconnections are mounted on the shelf 12. A plurality of tubes 22 are connected to respective further tubes 26, which are connected to the housings 48, by tube connector 30. The tubes 22 and 26 guide optical fibers to the housings 48. Each tube 22 has a substantially helical configuration over a portion 24 of its extent located behind the shelf 12 to accommodate sliding movement of the shelf.