Patent ID: 6021246
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A closure for a cable connection comprising:a closure casing including a base member formed with a plurality of cable insertion holes, a cap-like cover member constructed so as to be open at one end thereof and fitted on said base member through said one end thereof, and a fastener for detachably fastening said cover member to said base member;at least one fiber storage unit provided in said closure casing for receiving fiber connection sections and excess fibers therein;said base member being formed at a portion of an outer surface thereof positioned around each of said cable insertion holes with a cylindrical pocket;a cable bush which is made of a rubber-like elastic material and formed with a through-hole communicating with a respective one of said cable insertion holes and which is fittedly arranged in said cylinder pocket; anda cable seal cap having a raised surface for abutting against said cable bush and releasably fitted in said cylindrical pocket to bring said cable bush into elastic contact with a cable.