Abstract:
One embodiment is directed to an RFID tag assembly comprising an RFID integrated circuit. The RFID tag assembly is configured to couple a visual indicator to the RFID integrated circuit. The RFID integrated circuit is configured to power the visual indicator based on an RFID signal received via an antenna coupled to the RFID integrated circuit and to cause the visual indicator to provide a visual indication under the control of the RFID integrated circuit. The RFID tag assembly is configured so that the visual indicator provides a visual indication when the RFID integrated circuit is transmitting data. Other embodiments are disclosed.
Abstract:
A modular connection system (10/110) for connecting two pieces of telecommunications equipment (12/112) to prevent relative sliding therebetween and relative separation therebetween in a direction generally perpendicular to the direction of the relative sliding includes an interface structure (18) to be positioned between the two pieces of telecommunications equipment (12/112). The interface structure (18) defines a body (53) with opposed faces (54, 56) and a stud (38) on each face (54/56), the stud (38) defining a stem portion (58) and a flange portion (60) having a larger profile than the stem portion (58). The studs (38) on the opposed faces (54, 56) of the interface structure (18) are inserted into slots (32) of the two pieces of telecommunications equipment (12/112) to be connected and abutted by flexible cantilevers (40, 48/148) of the equipment (12/112) to prevent relative sliding between the equipment (12/112).
Abstract:
A cable distribution system is provided wherein a feeder cable with one or more feeder fibers is received by a distribution device or box. The feeder fibers are terminated to a fiber optic connector. Customers can directly connect to the connectors of the feeder cable through an adapter and a mating connector for a point-to-point connection. Alternatively, a splitter input can be connected to one or more of the connectors of the feeder cable, such as through a pigtail extending from the splitter, wherein the splitter splits the signal as desired into a plurality of outputs. The outputs of the splitters can be in the form of connectors or adapters. Customers can connect to the splitter outputs through a mating connector (and an adapter if needed).
Abstract:
A self supporting apparatus (10) for trays (40) includes a groove plate (20), and a plurality of pivotally mounted trays (40) wherein each tray (40) is pivotally moveable relative to the groove plate (20) between a first position (46) and a second position (48). The groove plate (20) includes a plurality of flexible tabs (70) facing the plurality of trays (40). An edge (50) of each tray (40) includes a rounded surface (52) and a rib (56), wherein each one of the ribs (56) engages one of the flexible tabs (70) to hold the trays (40) in one of the first or second positions (46, 48). The rib (56) flexes the tab (70) as each tray (40) is pivoted between the first and second positions. The tab (70) and rib (56) maintain the trays (40) in the selected positions until the trays (40) are moved.
Abstract:
A fiber optic system includes a telecommunications chassis defining a front and a rear, a plurality of blades slidably mounted to the chassis, the blades slidable in a direction extending from the front to the rear, and a plurality of fiber optic cassettes removably mounted to each blade. Each fiber optic cassette includes a housing defining a maximum cassette height, the housing formed by a base and a cover mounted thereon. Each cassette defines fiber optic connection locations. The base of each cassette defines a notched area for receiving a portion of the blade on which the cassette is mounted such that the blade does not increase the overall maximum height defined by the housing.
Abstract:
A device for mounting a sensor, comprising: a bracket formed with at least one guide hole therein; at least one support rod each passing through a mounting hole in a housing of the sensor and the guide hole in the bracket and mounted on the housing of the sensor and the bracket; and at least one elastic element each disposed on the support rod, so that the sensor is movable relative to the bracket along the support rod against the elastic element. Other brackets can be used. The sensor senses when a cabinet door is closed and sealed.
Abstract:
A fiber optic termination assembly (10) includes a chassis (12) which holds a plurality of pivotally mounted trays (14) in a stacked array. The trays (14) and chassis (12) allow selective access to each tray (14) as desired by pivoting a selected tray (12) relative to the chassis (12). The tray (14) includes a base part (40) and a detachable part (42). The base part (40) remains with the chassis (12), and the detachable part (42) is separable from the base part (40). The base part (40) cooperates with the detachable part (42) to form a cable storage area (74) for storing one or more loops of fiber optic cables. The detachable part (42) includes a termination panel (110) for holding a plurality of adapters (112) wherein the adapters allow for mating of two connectors (114) for fiber optic signal transmission. The detachable part (42) may also include a cable storage area and/or a cable splice area.
Abstract:
Anchoring an input cable (190) at an input port (123, 223) of an enclosure (110) includes inserting the input cable (190) through an anchor member (151, 251) so that a cable jacket (191) terminates within the anchor member (151, 251) and at least one optical fiber (195) extends outwardly from the anchor member (151, 251). The anchor member (151, 251) is secured to the cable jacket (191) using the sheath (175). A cover (162, 260) is mounted to the anchor member (151, 251) to form a pass-through assembly (150, 250) defining an enclosed region. Material is injected into the enclosed region to fix strength members (197) and/or optical fibers (195) of the input cable (190) to the pass-through assembly (150, 250). The ruggedized pass-through assembly (150, 250) is disposed at a base (120, 220) of the enclosure (110).