Loop back connector to utilize reverse drops in an indexing system; and methods

    公开(公告)号:US10678002B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-09

    申请号:US16326100

    申请日:2017-08-02

    Abstract: Aspects and techniques of the present disclosure relate to a fiber optic communications network that includes a loop back connector in conjunction with one or more distribution devices daisy chained together to index optical fibers within the network. The network includes a central office that sends signals in one direction. The loop back connector can be mounted at the end of the chain to allow un-used live indexing optical fibers corresponding to active fiber positions to be looped back to feed signals to dead indexing optical fibers corresponding to inactive fiber positions. The dead indexing optical fibers can be optically connected to progressively dropped fibers or reverse ports in the indexed network.

    Mid-span drop cable clamp and method

    公开(公告)号:US09891401B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-13

    申请号:US15429428

    申请日:2017-02-10

    CPC classification number: G02B6/4471 G02B6/4473 G02B6/48 G02B6/483

    Abstract: A mid-span clamp includes an elongate base that defines a cable channel on a top side. The clamp includes a first pressure block connected to the base by a first control arm. The first pressure block includes a clamping surface and a top surface. The top surface includes a cleat. The clamp includes a second pressure block connected to the base by a second control arm. The second pressure block also includes a clamping surface and a top surface. The top surface includes a cleat. The clamp has an open position and a closed position. In the open position, a cable passageway is defined between the clamping surfaces of the first and second pressure blocks and the cable channel of the base. In the closed position, the clamping surfaces of the first and second pressure blocks close the cable passageway. The clamp is biased in the closed position.

    DEVICE FOR BRANCHING A CABLE FROM A MID-SPAN LOCATION

    公开(公告)号:US20170235082A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-17

    申请号:US15429428

    申请日:2017-02-10

    CPC classification number: G02B6/4471 G02B6/4473 G02B6/48 G02B6/483

    Abstract: A mid-span clamp includes an elongate base that defines a cable channel on a top side. The clamp includes a first pressure block connected to the base by a first control arm. The first pressure block includes a clamping surface and a top surface. The top surface includes a cleat. The clamp includes a second pressure block connected to the base by a second control arm. The second pressure block also includes a clamping surface and a top surface. The top surface includes a cleat. The clamp has an open position and a closed position. In the open positon, a cable passageway is defined between the clamping surfaces of the first and second pressure blocks and the cable channel of the base. In the closed position, the clamping surfaces of the first and second pressure blocks close the cable passageway. The clamp is biased in the closed position.

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