Submarine Device Branch Member Fiber Segmentation

The patent divides the tail cable into multiple separate tail cables, each carrying a subset of optical fibers. Instead of having all optical fibers pass through a single joint in the main tail cable, the cable structure is segmented into multiple parallel tail cables that can be independently routed and fixed, distributing the stress and improving overall durability while maintaining high transmission capacity through the combined capacity of all tail cables.

The patent introduces a cable support structure with multiple introduction parts as an intermediary component. This structure provides dedicated pathways and support points for each tail cable, allowing the tail cables to be properly routed and secured without creating stress concentration points. The intermediary cable support structure enables the tail cables to be fixed at multiple locations, preventing movement and reducing stress on any single joint.

The patent divides the introduction function into multiple separate introduction parts, with each introduction part dedicated to receiving and routing a specific tail cable. This segmentation allows multiple optical fibers to be introduced simultaneously through different pathways, increasing the total capacity while keeping each individual introduction part relatively simple in structure.

The patent transitions from a single-point introduction approach to a multi-point introduction approach, utilizing spatial distribution across multiple introduction parts. By distributing the fiber introduction across multiple locations and pathways within the device main body, the system can accommodate more optical fibers without significantly increasing the complexity of any single introduction mechanism.