Patent ID: 8358898

Claim:
A device for storing an excess length of at least one optical fiber or some other type of cable, the device comprising two separate guide members configured to guide a portion of at least one optical fiber or one cable, each guide member presenting a periphery that is substantially perpendicular to a plane in a travel direction, said periphery including in a fraction of its outline a groove that is suitable for receiving a portion of at least one optical fiber or one cable, said groove being defined by at least one curved portion having at least a radius of curvature that is greater than the minimum radius of curvature that is acceptable for the fiber or the cable, and the relative position of said guide members in said plane being adjustable with the help of at least one longitudinal part extending parallel to the travel direction and having a first end and a free second end, said first end being permanently secured to one of the guide members, said longitudinal part being suitable for being fastened to the other guide member from the free second end of said part and being capable of being moved relative to said other guide member while remaining fastened thereto, whereby adjustment of the relative position of said guide members enables the surplus length of said fiber or said cable to be stored on said guide members.