Integrated Connector Cable
    51.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200073059A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-05

    申请号:US16551030

    申请日:2019-08-26

    Abstract: An optical cable includes an optical component assembly, inner and outer optical fibers, a componentry cover, and a connector. The optical component assembly includes an optical unit. The inner and the outer optical fibers are on opposing sides of the optical unit such that the optical unit receives a first optical signal from the inner optical fiber and the outer optical fiber receives a second optical signal from the optical unit or such that the optical unit receives the second optical signal from the outer optical fiber and the inner optical fiber receives the first optical signal from the optical unit. The componentry cover encapsulates an entirety of the optical unit and portions of the inner and the outer optical fibers. The connector includes a portion of first outer optical fiber that is exposed to route the second optical signal.

    Temperature control of an optical device

    公开(公告)号:US10566762B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-18

    申请号:US15978295

    申请日:2018-05-14

    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an optical device including at least one temperature-dependent tunable element for controlling a wavelength of an optical signal, a first temperature control circuit for controlling a temperature of a first region of the optical device; and a second temperature control circuit for controlling a temperature of a second region of the optical device. The second region may include a portion of the first region. The second region may be smaller than the first region. The tunable element may be positioned in the second region such that a temperature of the tunable element is controlled based on the second temperature control circuit controlling the temperature of the second region. The tunable element may be one of (i) a laser for transmitting an outgoing optical signal and (ii) an optical filter coupled to a photodetector for receiving an incoming optical signal.

    Connector engagement sensing mechanism

    公开(公告)号:US10359578B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-23

    申请号:US15863331

    申请日:2018-01-05

    Abstract: A connector assembly includes an adapter, a housing device, a ferrule assembly, and a sensor. The housing device is received by the adapter and has a bore, a front end, and a rear end opposite the front end. A ferrule of the ferrule assembly is within the bore of the housing device and has a mating end extending beyond the front end of the housing device. The sensor is mounted on the rear end of the housing, the rear end of the ferrule assembly, or on the adapter confronting and spaced apart from the housing device or the ferrule assembly. The sensor is configured for detecting a force applied by the housing device or the ferrule assembly, respectively. An electrical characteristic of the sensor changes to indicate a predetermined force has been applied by the housing device or the ferrule assembly, respectively.

    APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TUNING AN OPTICAL FILTER

    公开(公告)号:US20180337512A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-22

    申请号:US15978448

    申请日:2018-05-14

    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an optical device including at least one temperature-dependent tunable element for controlling a wavelength of an optical signal, a first sensor configured to indirectly monitor the optical signal, a second sensor configured to directly monitor the optical signal, and a control circuit. The tunable element may be one of (i) a laser for transmitting an outgoing optical signal and (ii) an optical filter coupled to a photodetector for receiving an incoming optical signal. The control circuit may be configured to receive first and second inputs from the first and second sensors, respectively, adjust the tuned wavelength of the tunable element from a first preselected wavelength to a second preselected wavelength based on the first input received from the first sensor, and maintain the tunable element at the second preselected frequency based on the second input received from the second sensor.

    CONNECTOR ENGAGEMENT SENSING MECHANISM
    55.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180136410A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-17

    申请号:US15863331

    申请日:2018-01-05

    Abstract: A connector assembly includes an adapter, a housing device, a ferrule assembly, and a sensor. The housing device is received by the adapter and has a bore, a front end, and a rear end opposite the front end. A ferrule of the ferrule assembly is within the bore of the housing device and has a mating end extending beyond the front end of the housing device. The sensor is mounted on the rear end of the housing, the rear end of the ferrule assembly, or on the adapter confronting and spaced apart from the housing device or the ferrule assembly. The sensor is configured for detecting a force applied by the housing device or the ferrule assembly, respectively. An electrical characteristic of the sensor changes to indicate a predetermined force has been applied by the housing device or the ferrule assembly, respectively.

    Apparatus for cable routing
    56.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09851523B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-26

    申请号:US15270234

    申请日:2016-09-20

    Abstract: A communication system includes an outer housing, an inner housing, and a hanger plate assembly. The outer housing has first and second side walls. The inner housing is at least partially positioned within the outer housing. The inner housing has first and second side walls and is configured to receive a plurality of patch panel devices therein in a stacked arrangement. The hanger plate assembly includes a first hanger plate hingedly coupled to the first side wall of the inner housing and a plurality of hangers connected to the first hanger plate in a stacked arrangement. Each hanger is adapted to support a cable thereon. The hanger plate assembly has a stored condition in which the hanger plate assembly is fully positioned within the outer housing, and a pulled out condition in which the hanger plate assembly is at least partially positioned outside the outer housing.

    CABLE GUIDE APPARATUS
    59.
    发明申请
    CABLE GUIDE APPARATUS 有权
    电缆导向装置

    公开(公告)号:US20160215901A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-28

    申请号:US14607175

    申请日:2015-01-28

    CPC classification number: F16L3/08 G02B6/4446 G02B6/4461 H02G3/083 H02G3/36

    Abstract: A cable guide apparatus includes a first longitudinal channel defined by first, second, and third walls, the third wall toward and away from the first. The second and third walls may have a plurality of openings to facilitate bending of the longitudinal channel and any cables secured therein. The first wall may include a plurality of closure mechanisms, such as hooks, and the third wall may include a plurality of closure mechanisms, such as lips. The cable guide apparatus has an open condition in which cables may easily be inserted into the channel, and a closed condition in which the cables are secured in the channel. The width of the openings may define a maximum amount the cable guide apparatus may bend, such that cables secured within the apparatus do not bend to the point of being damaged.

    Abstract translation: 电缆引导装置包括由第一,第二和第三壁限定的第一纵向通道,第三壁朝向和远离第一壁。 第二和第三壁可以具有多个开口,以便于纵向通道和固定在其中的任何电缆的弯曲。 第一壁可以包括多个闭合机构,例如钩,并且第三壁可以包括多个闭合机构,例如嘴唇。 电缆引导装置具有开放状态,其中电缆可以容易地插入通道中,并且电缆固定在通道中的闭合状态。 开口的宽度可以限定电缆引导装置可以弯曲的最大量,使得固定在装置内的电缆不会弯曲到损坏的位置。

    OPTICAL ASSEMBLY
    60.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20160018609A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-21

    申请号:US14335014

    申请日:2014-07-18

    Abstract: An optical device has a first frame element and second frame element. At least portions of a plurality of optical fiber pairs of an array each including an exposed end are arranged between the two frame elements. A region is defined between opposing surfaces of the two frame elements to hold the optical fibers. When holding the fibers, the two frame elements cooperate to positionally align and orient the exposed ends of each of the optical fibers for at least one of transmitting and receiving light. An optical system with the device includes a TAP photodiode array such that a portion of light is transmitted from at least a pair of input optical fibers to a corresponding pair of photodiodes of the array, and a portion of light is reflected back from an optical filter to output optical fibers corresponding to the input optical fibers.

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