A high-density, small fiber optic enclosure permits the cross-connection
and interconnection of optical fibers, through the use of an open-faced
compact layering technique. The optical fiber enters an aperture in the
bottom of the enclosure which includes a first section attachable to a
wall surface, and a second section connected to the first enclosure
section by a hinge. The first enclosure section includes an optical fiber
splice holder and a plurality of hooks and clips for holding the optical
fibers. The second enclosure section includes a plurality of hooks and
clips also. The fibers enter the first section, are connected to the hooks
and clips, and cross over to the second section and return to the first
section and ultimately pass through an exit aperture in such a fashion as
to form a plurality of FIG. 8 layers. If the optical fibers are not
shielded, it is possible to use two opposing S-shaped fiber tubes to
protect them at the crossover between the first and second enclosure.
