FRAME ASSEMBLIES FOR OPTICAL FIBER DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS

    公开(公告)号:US20210181446A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-17

    申请号:US17186710

    申请日:2021-02-26

    Abstract: A telecommunications frame assembly includes a frame for housing a first set of fiber optic distribution devices in a vertically stacked arrangement on a right side of the frame and a second set of fiber optic distribution devices in a vertically stacked arrangement on a left side of the frame, wherein the frame defines top and bottom openings adjacent the outer edges of the frame at each of the right side and the left side for selectively leading cables to or from the fiber optic distribution devices to be mounted on the frame, the frame further defining a central vertical trough extending from a central top opening defined by the frame, wherein radius limiters are provided in vertically stacked arrangements at each of the right side and the left side of the frame for selectively guiding cabling between the first set and the second set of fiber optic distribution devices, wherein the radius limiters allow cabling to pass through the central trough between the right and left sides of the frame and/or into the central trough from either of the right and left sides of the frame for selective routing from or to the central top opening, the frame further defining a bottom trough that extends horizontally between the right and left sides of the frame, wherein each of the bottom openings adjacent the outer edges of the frame at the right and left sides communicate with the bottom trough and wherein the radius limiters at each of the right side and the left side of the frame also allow cabling to pass from the fiber optic distribution devices to the bottom trough.

    CABLE STORAGE ARRANGEMENT
    32.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20210072484A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-11

    申请号:US17027050

    申请日:2020-09-21

    Abstract: Example telecommunications wall outlets (200) include a base structure (220) and a stationary spool structure (237) extending from the base structure (220). The spool structure (237) includes a hub portion (248) extending between a first wall (238) and a second wall (250). A length of fiber optic cable (190) is coiled about the hub portion (248) between the first and second walls (238, 250). A cover (260) is also provided which covers at least a portion of the spool structure (237). The cover (260) includes a port (266) aligned over the hub portion (248) through which the length of cable can be dispensed from the spool structure (237) by unwinding the cable (190) about the spool structure (237) such that the port (266) revolves around the spool structure (237). Additional embodiments are disclosed.

    SPOOL WITH MULTI-POSITION LOOP KEEPER
    33.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200270094A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-27

    申请号:US15998421

    申请日:2017-02-15

    Abstract: A spool device (60, 90) for storing at least a portion of a telecommunications cable (800) in a storage configuration (870) includes a base (100, 600), a spool member (300, 700), and a loop engaging member (440, 740). The base (100, 600) includes a plurality of cable holders (110, 110x, 110y, 110a, 110p) configured for receiving a first portion (822, 822a, 822p) and a second portion (824, 824p) of the cable (800). The spool member (300, 700) is mounted to the base (100, 600) and includes a wrapping area (314, 714) that is configured for storing a coiled portion (826) of the cable (800). The loop engaging member (440, 740) is configured for engaging a looped portion (828) of the cable (800) and thereby secures at least the coiled portion (826) and the looped portion (828) of the cable (800). The spool device (60, 90) may be used as an adjustable overlength device for looped cable. The spool device (60, 90) may store and dispense the cable (800) while ends (802, 804) of the cable (800) remain connected to stationary first and second devices (902, 904), respectively.

    DISTRIBUTION DEVICE WITH INCREMENTALLY ADDED SPLITTERS

    公开(公告)号:US20200183116A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-11

    申请号:US16710190

    申请日:2019-12-11

    Abstract: A fiber distribution system (10) includes a fiber distribution hub (20, 300); at least one fiber distribution terminal (30, 100); and a cable (40) wrapped around a spool (110) of the fiber distribution terminal (30, 100). The fiber distribution terminal (30, 100) includes a spool (110) and a management tray (120) that rotate together. A second connectorized end (40b) of the cable (40) is held at a fiber optic adapter (125) on the tray (120). After dispensing the first connectorized end (40a) to the hub (20), an optical splitter (70, 130, 140) can be mounted to the tray (120). The splitter (26, 70, 130, 140, 306) has output adapters at which patch cords (50) can be inserted to connect subscribers to the system. The fiber distribution hub can use the same format of splitters (26, 70, 130, 140, 306). Other distributed splitter systems are provided with splicing and/or adding of splitters as needed.

    CLOSURE WITH AXIAL PULL PROTECTION FOR CONNECTORIZED CABLES

    公开(公告)号:US20200026009A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-23

    申请号:US16588203

    申请日:2019-09-30

    Abstract: A closure (100) is configured to hold one or more termination arrangements (120) at which one or more connectorized ends of optical cables can be received. The closure (100) provides axial pull-out protection for the connectorized ends (142) of the optical cables (140). In certain implementations, the closure (100) provides axial pull-out protection for the connectorized ends (142) of optical cables (140) arranged in multiple layers within the closure (100). In certain implementations, the closure (100) provides axial pull-out protection for standard optical connectors (e.g., standard SC connectors, standard LC connectors, standard LX.5 connectors, standard MPO connectors, etc.). The axial pull-out protection can be in the form of a cover (130). Cable bend protection (136) may also be provided by the cover.

    FIBER SPLITTER AND CONNECTION MODULE
    36.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190302367A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-03

    申请号:US16316274

    申请日:2017-07-10

    Abstract: A fiber optic splitter arrangement (100) includes a housing defining a non-enterable interior (102); at least one optical power splitter (105) disposed within the non-enterable interior (102); an input port (108) carried by the housing (101); and a multi-fiber connection port (109) carried by the housing (101). The input port (108) and/or the multi-fiber connection port (109) may be attached directly to the housing (101). Output fibers (107) of more than one optical power splitter (105) disposed within the non-enterable interior (102) may be routed to the same multi-fiber connection port (109). Output fibers (107) of a single optical power splitter (105) may be routed to multiple multi-fiber connection ports (109).

    CABLE STORAGE ARRANGEMENT
    37.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180299632A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-18

    申请号:US15567923

    申请日:2016-04-22

    Abstract: Example telecommunications wall outlets (200) include a base structure (220) and a stationary spool structure (237) extending from the base structure (220). The spool structure (237) includes a hub portion (248) extending between a first wall (238) and a second wall (250). A length of fiber optic cable (190) is coiled about the hub portion (248) between the first and second walls (238, 250). A cover (260) is also provided which covers at least a portion of the spool structure (237). The cover (260) includes a port (266) aligned over the hub portion (248) through which the length of cable can be dispensed from the spool structure (237) by unwinding the cable (190) about the spool structure (237) such that the port (266) revolves around the spool structure (237). Additional embodiments are disclosed.

    FRAME ASSEMBLIES FOR OPTICAL FIBER DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS

    公开(公告)号:US20250130386A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-04-24

    申请号:US19005585

    申请日:2024-12-30

    Abstract: A mounting system for latching a cable management structure to a telecommunications fixture includes a first locking feature on the management structure defining first and second hook-like members separated apart, each defining a vertical slide portion and a larger vertical retention portion, the first locking feature including an elastically flexible latch between the first and second hook-like members. A second locking feature defining first and second slots is located on a planar wall of the telecommunications fixture, wherein the first and second slots define a receiver portion and a retention portion, the receiver portion for accommodating the retention portion of the hook-like members and the retention portion for accommodating the slide portion of the hook-like members, the second locking feature also defining a latch opening. The cable management structure also defines curvature that provides bend radius protection along at least two perpendicular planes.

    TELECOMMUNICATIONS DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS

    公开(公告)号:US20250004232A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-02

    申请号:US18820474

    申请日:2024-08-30

    Abstract: An optical fiber distribution element includes a chassis defining an interior; a movable tray slidably movable from within the chassis to a position at least partially outside the chassis, the tray defining a front end and a rear end; a slide mechanism which connects the movable tray to the chassis; at least one hingedly mounted frame member within the tray which hinges about an axis perpendicular to the direction of movement of the movable tray; and a cover mounted adjacent the rear end of the tray and movable between an access position and an operational position when the tray is in the open position, only the operational position of the cover allowing the tray to move from the open position to the closed position, the access position allowing access to the at least one hingedly mounted frame member, and the cover in the access position preventing the tray from moving from the open to the closed position.

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