Device for storing optical fibers

Abstract

A device for storing at least one fiber can include at least two of the following components: a separator, a plurality of lifters, and a secluder. The separator can separate a first fiber portion from a second fiber portion of a fiber. The separator can define at least one inner bearing surface adapted to restrain the first fiber portion from straightening when coiled within the separator, and at least one outer bearing surface that can be adapted to limit a path defined by the second fiber portion when coiled on the separator. The path can vary with a longitudinal tension in the second fiber portion, and can have a plurality of curves each having a radius. The radius of each curve of the path can at least meet a reliability-adjusted minimum bending radius of the second fiber portion. The separator can also define at least one separator opening adapted for passing the fiber therethrough. The plurality of lifters can move a plurality of fibers parallel to a spooling axis around which the fibers are spooled. The plurality of lifters can be adapted to be disposed beneath at least a bottom-most fiber and adapted to be movable parallel to the spooling axis. The seclude can segregate a plurality of fibers coiled within a space defined by a restrainer, can be adapted to be bound by the restrainer and can lack a sealer.