Optical fiber assemblies, optical fiber organizers and methods of fabricating optical fiber assemblies

An optical fiber organizer comprising:

• a lower component comprising a first grooved surface, wherein the first grooved surface comprises a plurality of first scalloped-shaped grooves that are dimensioned to receive a first plurality of optical fibers;
• and
• an upper component comprising a second grooved surface, wherein the second grooved surface comprises a plurality of second scalloped-shaped grooves that are dimensioned to receive a second plurality of optical fibers;
• and
• an intermediate fiber holder comprising a third grooved surface and a fourth grooved surface, wherein the third grooved surface comprises a plurality of third scalloped-shaped grooves that are dimensioned to receive the first plurality of optical fibers, and the fourth grooved surface comprises a plurality of fourth scalloped-shaped grooves that are dimensioned to receive the second plurality of optical fibers;
• wherein the first grooved surface of the lower component is coupled to the third grooved surface of the intermediate fiber holder, and the second grooved surface of the upper component is coupled to the fourth grooved surface of the intermediate fiber holder, such that:
• the intermediate fiber holder is positioned between the lower component and the upper component;
• individual ones of the plurality of first scalloped-shaped grooves are substantially aligned with individual ones of the plurality of third scalloped-shaped grooves, thereby forming a first plurality of fiber receiving channels positioned in a first plane;
• and
• individual ones of the plurality of second scalloped-shaped grooves are substantially aligned with individual ones of the plurality of fourth scalloped-shaped grooves, thereby forming a second plurality of fiber receiving channels positioned in a second plane.

An optical fiber assembly comprising:

• a plurality of optical fibers having an insertion end;
• a ferrule boot comprising:
• a lower component comprising a first grooved surface, wherein the first grooved surface comprises a plurality of first scalloped-shaped grooves;
• and
• an upper component comprising a second grooved surface, wherein the second grooved surface comprises a plurality of second scalloped-shaped grooves;
• wherein:
• the lower component is coupled to the upper component such that individual ones of the plurality of first scalloped-shaped grooves are substantially aligned with individual ones of the plurality of second scalloped-shaped grooves, thereby forming a plurality of fiber receiving channels extending lengthwise through the ferrule boot;
• the plurality of optical fibers are secured within the plurality of fiber receiving channels;
• and
• the lower component and the upper component define a fiber insertion end and a ferrule insertion end;
• a ferrule comprising a ferrule channel therein and a ferrule boot insertion end, wherein:
• the ferrule insertion end of the ferrule boot is positioned within the ferrule channel at the ferrule boot insertion end of the ferrule;
• and
• the plurality of optical fibers is secured within the ferrule.

A method of fabricating an optical fiber assembly comprising:

• positioning a plurality of optical fibers onto a portion of a ferrule boot in a desired sequence such that an exposed portion of the plurality of optical fibers extend beyond an edge of the ferrule boot, the ferrule boot comprising:
• a lower component comprising a first grooved surface, wherein the first grooved surface comprises a plurality of first grooves;
• and
• an upper component coupled to the lower component, the upper component comprising a second grooved surface, wherein the second grooved surface comprises a plurality of second grooves;
• wherein:
• individual ones of the plurality of first grooves are substantially aligned with individual ones of the plurality of second grooves, thereby forming a plurality of fiber receiving channels extending lengthwise through the ferrule boot;
• and
• the lower component and the upper component define a fiber insertion end and a ferrule insertion end of the ferrule boot;
• securing the upper component to the lower component such that the plurality of optical fibers are positioned within the plurality of fiber receiving channels by a pressure fit;
• positioning the exposed portion of the plurality of optical fibers into a ferrule;
• and
• securing the plurality of optical fibers to the ferrule.