A spool of optical fibre comprises a spool axis and a length of optical fibre wound around the spool axis to form a plurality of wrap segments arranged axially along the spool axis, wherein adjacent wrap segments partially overlap in the axial direction. Each wrap segment comprises a first wrap layer wound in a first axial direction over a first axial distance, and a second wrap layer wound over the first wrap layer in a reverse second axial direction over a second axial distance greater than the first axial distance, the optical fibre extending from the second wrap layer of one wrap segment to the first wrap layer of an adjacent wrap segment. The spool may be mounted in a device such that the optical fibre can be despooled and deployed from the device.

An optical fiber winding bobbin includes: a main winding body portion having an outer circumferential surface around which an optical fiber is wound; and a main winding flange that is disposed on one end portion of the main winding body portion in an axial direction and that protrudes radially outward. The main winding flange includes: an inner circumferential edge portion connected to the main winding body portion; a central portion; and an outer circumferential portion having a thin portion and positioned outward from the central portion in a radial direction. An axial thickness of the thin portion is smaller than an axial thickness of the inner circumferential edge.

A fiber distribution system includes a spool mount, a base spool rotatably secured to the spool mount, and a detachable spool coupled to an axial end of the base spool. The detachable spool is configured to be selectively removed from the base spool.

An apparatus for reducing fiber whip damage to optical fiber wound on a fiber winding spool is provided. The apparatus includes a fiber entry feed mechanism operatively coupled to the fiber winding spool to feed the optical fiber onto the fiber winding spool. The apparatus also includes a whip shield arranged to substantially surround the fiber winding spool. The whip shield includes a first surface aligned with and facing the fiber winding spool within an entry slot that is laterally offset from a second surface. The first surface transitions to the second surface such that a loose end of the optical fiber is initially directed into the entry slot away from the fiber winding spool and transitions to the second surface.

A telecommunications cable spool for storing, paying-out, and reeling-in a telecommunications cable includes a spool, an axis of rotation, and a rotatable cable guide mounted about the axis. The spool defines a wrapping area that receives a plurality of wraps of the cable and defines a circumference. The axis passes through the spool within the circumference. The guide defines a rotating cable guide path with a first end adjacent the wrapping area and a second end positioned near the axis. The first end of the path is oriented at least partially tangential to the circumference, and the second end of the path is oriented at least partially aligned with the axis. The cable is routed along a cable route that extends between first and second ends with a storage portion between the ends of the route. The route includes a transitional portion along the guide path between the storage portion and the second end of the route. A portion of the transitional portion is routed through a center of the storage portion. A deployed portion of the cable is paid-out from the second end of the cable route.

A method for continuously producing an optical fiber cable includes: producing a cable core through cable core producing equipment; conveying the produced cable core to a first cable storing device; conveying the cable core from the first cable storing device to a sheath extrusion device, wherein an exterior of the cable core is covered with a sheath, and the optical fiber cable is obtained by processing; receiving the optical fiber cable from the sheath extrusion device by a cable rolling device, wherein the optical fiber cable is rolled at a tray, and a finished tray rolled with the optical fiber cable is obtained; checking whether the finished tray rolled with the optical fiber cable is qualified, and carrying an unqualified finished tray rolled with the optical fiber cable to a repairing area for repairing until qualified; and fixing sealing plates at a qualified finished tray through a sealing device.

The invention relates to a device (2) for winding an excess length (100) of an optical fibre onto a bobbin (1) comprising: a cylindrical reel (10), two rims (11, 12) extending radially from each end of the reel (10), one (11) of said rims being provided with a port (110) for the optical fibre, a magazine (13) which has a cylindrical surface for receiving a winding of the excess length (100) of the optical fibre, is separated from the reel (10) by the rim (11) provided with the port (110) and has a circumferential edge (130) for retaining the excess length of the optical fibre, the device is characterised in that the same comprises: means (22) for storing the excess length of the optical fibre, and means (21) for winding the excess length of the optical fibre about the magazine (13), the means (21, 22) being able to cooperate in such a way as to unwind a certain length of the optical fibre stored on the storing means (22) and wind the excess length about the magazine (13).

It is possible to wind an optical fiber up to the vicinity of an edge of a flange of a bobbin, and prevent a winding collapse of the optical fiber without increasing work steps. In a state in which the optical fiber coated with a coating resin is wound around the bobbin, a resin film that does not include a plasticizer is covered so as to be in direct contact with an outer circumference of the optical fiber, and the optical fiber is stored.

The disclosed system may include (1) a spool that carries a length of fiber optic cable to be installed on a powerline conductor, where the spool defines multiple axes of rotation, and (2) a motion subsystem that carries the spool, where the motion subsystem (a) causes the system to travel along the powerline conductor, (b) revolves the spool helically about the powerline conductor at a first rate related to a second rate at which the system travels along the powerline conductor, and (c) rotates the spool about the multiple axes of rotation while revolving the spool helically about the powerline conductor to helically wrap the fiber optic cable about the powerline conductor. Various other systems, apparatuses, and methods are also disclosed.

A cable spool includes first and second curved flanges extending radially outwardly from first and second axial ends of a drum. The flanges have outer edges that cooperate to define an annular slot providing access to a passageway surrounding the drum. The slot has a width that is less than half the height of the drum. A cable is wrapped around the drum. A closure having an environmentally sealed interior may receive an end of the cable. A second cable can be deployed from a second spool and coupled to the end of the cable within the closure. The second spool can be mounted with the cable spool. A cover can be placed over the spools for aesthetic or protection reasons.