Abstract: The present invention is directed a high density optical fiber distribution system having a preterminated optical fiber termination block assemblies and an integrated splicing compartment disposed on a frame. The preterminated optical fiber termination block assembly includes optical fiber termination block with an installed multi-fiber stub cable. Each optical termination block has a plurality of termination modules has a plurality of connector adapters into which optical fiber connectors disposed on a first end of the multi-fiber stub cable are connected. A second end of the multi-fiber stub cable is connected to a distribution cable in the integrated splicing compartment, wherein the splicing compartment comprises a plurality of drawers containing optical splices and wherein each drawer of the splicing compartment can be correlated to the preterminated optical fiber termination block assembly.

Abstract: An optical connector for terminating an optical fiber comprises a housing configured to mate with a receptacle and a collar body disposed in the housing. The collar body includes a fiber stub disposed in a first portion of the collar body, the fiber stub including a first optical fiber mounted in a ferrule and having a first end proximate to an end face of the ferrule and a second end. The collar body also includes a mechanical splice disposed in a second portion of the collar body, the mechanical splice configured to splice the second end of the fiber stub to a second optical fiber. The collar body also includes a buffer clamp configured within a third portion of the collar body, the buffer clamp configured to clamp at least a portion of a buffer cladding of the second fiber upon actuation. A fiber distribution unit is also provided.

Abstract: A device for splicing multiple optical fibers includes a splice element having two plates with fiber receiving V-grooves formed in the inner surface of one of the plates, and a splice body having a wedge to actuate the splice element by clamping the plates together. The splice body includes a jacket and a cap, there being a slot in the jacket for receiving the splice element and a cavity adjacent the slot for receiving the wedge. The cavity has a ramped surface which causes the wedge to move toward the splice element and clamp the plates as the wedge is moved forward on the ramp surface. A tongue, formed integrally with the cap, is preferably interposed between the wedge and the splice element to prevent deformation of the plates which might result from direct contact between the plates and the wedge as it slides forward.