A cable assembly is described that includes a preterminated optical fiber drop cable having a connector body mounted on a terminal end thereof, and a removable installation device attached to a jacket of the preterminated optical fiber drop cable by an attachment portion, wherein the attachment portion includes a pair of tear tabs that provides tool-less removal of the installation device from the preterminated optical fiber drop cable.

The present disclosure includes devices and systems for optical fiber management. One embodiment includes a device comprising an integrated separation surface separating an upper level of storage and a lower level of storage and an integrated adapter plate comprising a number of optical connectors and arranged at a first angle with respect to a floor of the device.

Anchoring an input cable (190) at an input port (123, 223) of an enclosure (110) includes inserting the input cable (190) through an anchor member (151, 251) so that a cable jacket (191) terminates within the anchor member (151, 251) and at least one optical fiber (195) extends outwardly from the anchor member (151, 251). The anchor member (151, 251) is secured to the cable jacket (191) using the sheath (175). A cover (162, 260) is mounted to the anchor member (151, 251) to form a pass-through assembly (150, 250) defining an enclosed region. Material is injected into the enclosed region to fix strength members (197) and/or optical fibers (195) of the input cable (190) to the pass-through assembly (150, 250). The ruggedized pass-through assembly (150, 250) is disposed at a base (120, 220) of the enclosure (110).

A flexible lightguide having at least one fused fiberoptic end secured within an end fitting with a layer of cushioning material sandwiched between the fused fiberoptic end and end fitting. The layer of cushioning material accommodates the differences in thermal expansion and contraction of the fused fiberoptic end and end fitting to prevent damage to the fused fiberoptic end such as during multiple cycling in an autoclave. As one example, the layer of cushioning material may be provided by wrapping the fused fiberoptic end with PTFE tape, thread seal tape, or the like.

The present disclosure includes devices and systems for optical fiber management. One embodiment includes a device comprising an integrated separation surface separating an upper level of storage and a lower level of storage and an integrated adapter plate comprising a number of optical connectors and arranged at a first angle with respect to a floor of the device.

This invention discloses a type of optical cable wiring system, including: a main optical cable, first optical cable connector box and optical cable fan-out disposed near a first user zone; a second optical cable connector box disposed at a distance from the first user zone and near a second user zone; and a single main adapter optical cable disposed between the first optical cable connector box and second optical cable connector box. An optical cable fan-out converts a single main adapter optical cable to multiple branch adapter optical cables. Multiple branch adapter optical cables are connected to the main optical cable via a first optical cable connector box; multiple first distribution optical cables for the purpose of connection to a first user zone are connected to a main optical cable via a first optical cable connector box; multiple first distribution optical cables for the purpose of connection to a second user zone are connected to a single main adapter optical cable via a second optical cable connector box. In this manner, it becomes unnecessary to lay multiple second distribution optical cables over long distances between the first user zone and second user zone, thus reducing the laying length of second distribution optical cables, reducing material and labor costs, and additionally improving municipal aesthetics.

A flexible lightguide having at least one fused fiberoptic end secured within an end fitting with a layer of cushioning material sandwiched between the fused fiberoptic end and end fitting. The layer of cushioning material accommodates the differences in thermal expansion and contraction of the fused fiberoptic end and end fitting to prevent damage to the fused fiberoptic end such as during multiple cycling in an autoclave. As one example, the layer of cushioning material may be provided by wrapping the fused fiberoptic end with PTFE tape, thread seal tape, or the like.

A connection structure includes: a closure including an introduction tube; at least two optical cables inserted through the introduction tube; a seal that closes a gap between the introduction tube and each of the optical cables; and a holder disposed on a side opposite to the closure when seen from the seal. The holder fixes the at least two optical cables over a predetermined length.

Fiber optic cable assemblies having a construction suitable for a first deployment scenario where the optical connection is made to the device externally that may be transformed for a second deployment scenario where the optical connection is disposed within an internal cavity of the device are disclosed. The cable assembly has one or more cable legs disposed within a profile support element and are disposed under the heat shrink. The fiber optic connectors are exposed and suitable for optical connection with the heat shrink intact on the cable assembly and the profile support element further provides further flexibility using different outer housings with the cable assembly when making external optical connections to the device Thus, the concepts disclosed advantageously allow a single cable assembly to support multiple deployment scenarios in the field, thereby reducing complexity.

The present disclosure relates to optical fiber plugs, optical fiber adapters, and optical fiber connector assemblies. One example optical fiber plug includes a ferrule, a sleeve, and a lock cap. At least one lock block is disposed on an inner wall of the lock cap. The at least one lock block is configured to be engaged and locked with a lock slot on an optical fiber adapter. Two stop blocks are disposed on the inner wall of the lock cap. A stop rod is disposed on an outer wall of the sleeve. The stop rod is located between the two stop blocks. The lock cap rotates relative to the sleeve within an angle range limited by the two stop blocks.