Dual-sided fiber routing trays, assemblies, and methods
View Patent ↗A dual-sided fiber routing tray includes a body, a connector interface, and one or more strain relief assemblies. The body defines a connector side and a slack storage side opposite the connector side. The connector interface is arranged on the connector side of the body between the first end and the second end and is configured to connect one or more fibers. The one or more strain relief assemblies are configured to secure one or more strength members of a fiber optic cable to the body. The one or more strain relief assemblies extend through the body and engage the connector side and the slack storage side of the body. The one or more strain relief assemblies are configured to engage the one or more strength members of the fiber optic cable in the engaged position thereby restricting motion of the one or more strength members relative to the body.
1. A method of assembling a fiber optic connector comprising:
securing a fiber optic cable against a connector side of a dual-sided connector tray at a strain relief tab;
retaining a first fiber of the fiber optic cable against a slack storage side of the dual-sided connector tray, wherein the slack storage side is opposite the connector side; and
connecting the first fiber to a second fiber at a connector interface arranged on the connector side.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the securing the first fiber of the fiber optic cable against the slack storage side further comprises arranging the first fiber in a figure-8 orientation.
3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising securing a strength member of the fiber optic cable within a strain relief assembly.