US Patent 11280976 Fiber splice closure having a raised deck covering a splitter

A fiber splice closure for housing an optical connection between a distribution cable and at least one drop cable of an optical network includes a base and an insert. The base includes round drop cable ports configured to receive a drop cable containing a first optical fiber. Screw holes are arranged in a radial side wall of the drop cable ports and receive a fixing device to secure the drop cable. A round port receives a distribution cable containing a second optical fiber. A clamp secures the distribution cable to the base. An insert has first and second wrap guides that house excess first optical fiber. A center section is arranged between the first and second wrap guides and includes a splitter module, splice protector holder elements that hold splice protectors, an LC adaptor that receives the second optical fiber from the distribution cable, and an LC connector module that connects the first optical fiber to the splitter, which in turn is connected to the LC adaptor, thereby providing an optical connection between the distribution cable and the drop cable.