Patent ID: 8019191
Filing Date: 2011-09-13
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A device for coupling optical fibers, comprising: a first receiving element; and a first cassette being pivotally connected to the first receiving element at a connection location, the cassette including at least one securing element configured to retain a coupling element at which at least a first of the optical fibers and a second of the optical fibers can be coupled, wherein the receiving element is configured to receive only the first cassette, and wherein the receiving element includes two guiding devices, which lead the optical fibers to the first cassette, the two guiding devices enabling the first and second optical fibers to enter the receiving element from different directions, the two guiding devices routing the first and second optical fibers into a common channel prior to leading the fibers onto the first cassette, the common channel extending over the connection location.