Fiber optic cable breakout configuration with retention block
US7317863B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4476
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a telecommunications cable including a distribution cable and a tether that branches from the distribution cable at a mid-span breakout location. A flexible closure covers the mid-span breakout location. Within the closure, fibers are broken out from the distribution cable and spliced to fibers of the tether. The lengths of broken out fibers within the flexible closure are provided with sufficient excess fiber length to allow the closure to be readily bent/flexed in any direction without damaging the fibers.
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