A fiber retention device is provided for retention of fibers such as
optical fibers, tubing, cables, buffer tubes and other elongate objects.
The retention device includes, generally, a mounting retainer and a
resilient sleeve. The mounting retainer is formed of a resilient material
and defines one or more generally U-shaped support channels. The
resilient sleeve is positioned in the U-shaped support channel and
defines at least one expandable passageway for receiving a fiber therein.
The passageway diameter is less than the fiber diameter in a pre-load
orientation or relaxed condition prior to inserting the fiber into the
passageway. The support channel selectively includes a plurality of tabs
for locating the sleeve therein including tabs on a bottom wall for
resisting relative horizontal movement and tabs on a side wall for
resisting relative vertical movement of the sleeve within the channel.
The sleeve is positively located by the channel, and the fiber is
retained and strain relieved by the elastomer sleeve. A mounting flange
is provided for coupling a plurality of mounting retainers in a coupled
orientation as desired.