Cable assembly having semi-hardened network access point
    1.
    发明授权
    Cable assembly having semi-hardened network access point 有权
    电缆组件具有半硬化网络接入点

    公开(公告)号:US07596294B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-29

    申请号:US11643358

    申请日:2006-12-21

    IPC分类号: G02B6/00 G02B6/36 G02B6/44

    CPC分类号: G02B6/4471 G02B6/4475

    摘要: The present invention provides a cable assembly comprising a flexible network access point that includes a flexible cover over a mid-span access location, providing environmental protection for the mid-span access location and facilitating installation of a distribution cable. Subsequent to installation, the mid-span access location is exposed and accessed by pulling a ripcord, for example, thereby removing a portion of the flexible cover. This exposes one or more connectors, which may be single or multi-fiber connectors, that are configured to receive the receptacles of one or more drop cables and/or tethers. Thus, a semi-hardened, selectively-usable closure is provided.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种电缆组件,其包括柔性网络接入点,该灵活的网络接入点在中跨接入位置上包括柔性盖,为中跨接入位置提供环境保护并且便于安装分配电缆。 在安装之后,例如通过拉动拉线来暴露和访问中跨接入位置,从而移除柔性盖的一部分。 这暴露了一个或多个连接器,其可以是单纤维或多光纤连接器,其被配置为接收一个或多个分支电缆和/或系绳的插座。 因此,提供半硬化,可选择性可用的闭合件。

    Cable assembly having semi-hardened network access point
    2.
    发明申请
    Cable assembly having semi-hardened network access point 有权
    电缆组件具有半硬化网络接入点

    公开(公告)号:US20080152293A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-26

    申请号:US11643358

    申请日:2006-12-21

    IPC分类号: G02B6/00

    CPC分类号: G02B6/4471 G02B6/4475

    摘要: The present invention provides a cable assembly comprising a flexible network access point that includes a flexible cover over a mid-span access location, providing environmental protection for the mid-span access location and facilitating installation of a distribution cable. Subsequent to installation, the mid-span access location is exposed and accessed by pulling a ripcord, for example, thereby removing a portion of the flexible cover. This exposes one or more connectors, which may be single or multi-fiber connectors, that are configured to receive the receptacles of one or more drop cables and/or tethers. Thus, a semi-hardened, selectively-usable closure is provided.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种电缆组件,其包括柔性网络接入点,该灵活的网络接入点在中跨接入位置上包括柔性盖,为中跨接入位置提供环境保护并且便于安装分配电缆。 在安装之后,例如通过拉动拉线来暴露和访问中跨接入位置,从而移除柔性盖的一部分。 这暴露了一个或多个连接器,其可以是单纤维或多光纤连接器,其被配置为接收一个或多个分支电缆和/或系绳的插座。 因此,提供半硬化,可选择性可用的闭合件。

    Tools and methods for manufacturing fiber optic distribution cables
    3.
    发明授权
    Tools and methods for manufacturing fiber optic distribution cables 有权
    制造光纤配线的工具和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07693374B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-06

    申请号:US11432637

    申请日:2006-05-11

    IPC分类号: G02B6/44

    摘要: Fiber optic distribution cables and methods for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The methods present one or more optical fibers outward of the protective covering for distribution of the same toward the subscriber. Specifically, the methods include presenting a length of distribution optical fiber outward of the protective covering that is longer than the opening at access location. After the opening is made in the protective covering at the access location, the optical fibers for distribution are selected. Then a tool according to the present invention is positioned about the optical fibers selected for distribution and slid within the protective covering of the fiber optic distribution cable until it reaches a cutting location within the fiber optic distribution cable. Consequently, the tool is positioned for cutting the distribution optical fiber at a cutting location within the fiber optic distribution cable at a downstream location. Thereafter, the tool is removed and the cut distribution optical fiber is routed through the opening at the access location so the distribution optical fiber is presented outside the protective covering.

    摘要翻译: 公开了光纤配线电缆及其制造方法。 该方法在保护覆盖物的外部呈现一个或多个光纤,用于将其分配给用户。 具体地说,这些方法包括在保护覆盖物的外侧呈现长于存取位置处的开口的分配光纤长度。 在进入位置的保护罩中进行开口后,选择用于分配的光纤。 然后,根据本发明的工具围绕选择用于分配的光纤定位并在光纤配线的保护覆盖物内滑动,直到其到达光纤配线电缆内的切割位置。 因此,该工具被定位成在下游位置处在光纤配线电缆内的切割位置切割分配光纤。 此后,拆除工具,并且切割分配光纤通过访问位置处的开口布线,使得分配光纤呈现在保护覆盖物外部。

    Tools and Methods for Manufacturing Fiber Optic Distribution Cables
    4.
    发明申请
    Tools and Methods for Manufacturing Fiber Optic Distribution Cables 有权
    制造光纤配线的工具和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100154609A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-24

    申请号:US12534760

    申请日:2009-08-03

    IPC分类号: B26D7/00 B23D57/00

    摘要: Fiber optic distribution cables and methods for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The methods present one or more optical fibers outward of the protective covering for distribution of the same toward the subscriber. Specifically, the methods include presenting a length of distribution optical fiber outward of the protective covering that is longer than the opening at access location. After the opening is made in the protective covering at the access location, the optical fibers for distribution are selected. Then a tool according to the present invention is positioned about the optical fibers selected for distribution and slid within the protective covering of the fiber optic distribution cable until it reaches a cutting location within the fiber optic distribution cable. Consequently, the tool is positioned for cutting the distribution optical fiber at a cutting location within the fiber optic distribution cable at a downstream location. Thereafter, the tool is removed and the cut distribution optical fiber is routed through the opening at the access location so the distribution optical fiber is presented outside the protective covering.

    摘要翻译: 公开了光纤配线电缆及其制造方法。 该方法在保护覆盖物的外部呈现一个或多个光纤,用于将其分配给用户。 具体地说,这些方法包括在保护覆盖物的外侧呈现长于存取位置处的开口的分配光纤长度。 在进入位置的保护罩中进行开口后,选择用于分配的光纤。 然后,根据本发明的工具围绕选择用于分配的光纤定位并在光纤配线的保护覆盖物内滑动,直到其到达光纤配线电缆内的切割位置。 因此,该工具被定位成在下游位置处在光纤配线电缆内的切割位置切割分配光纤。 此后,拆除工具,并且切割分配光纤通过访问位置处的开口布线,使得分配光纤呈现在保护覆盖物外部。

    Tools and methods for manufacturing fiber optic distribution cables
    5.
    发明授权
    Tools and methods for manufacturing fiber optic distribution cables 有权
    制造光纤配线的工具和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08059929B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-15

    申请号:US12534760

    申请日:2009-08-03

    IPC分类号: G02B6/44

    摘要: Fiber optic distribution cables and methods for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The methods present one or more optical fibers outward of the protective covering for distribution of the same toward the subscriber. Specifically, the methods include presenting a length of distribution optical fiber outward of the protective covering that is longer than the opening at access location. After the opening is made in the protective covering at the access location, the optical fibers for distribution are selected. Then a tool according to the present invention is positioned about the optical fibers selected for distribution and slid within the protective covering of the fiber optic distribution cable until it reaches a cutting location within the fiber optic distribution cable. Consequently, the tool is positioned for cutting the distribution optical fiber at a cutting location within the fiber optic distribution cable at a downstream location. Thereafter, the tool is removed and the cut distribution optical fiber is routed through the opening at the access location so the distribution optical fiber is presented outside the protective covering.

    摘要翻译: 公开了光纤配线电缆及其制造方法。 该方法在保护覆盖物的外部呈现一个或多个光纤,用于将其分配给用户。 具体地说,这些方法包括在保护覆盖物的外侧呈现长于存取位置处的开口的分配光纤长度。 在进入位置的保护罩中进行开口后,选择用于分配的光纤。 然后,根据本发明的工具围绕选择用于分配的光纤定位并在光纤配线的保护覆盖物内滑动,直到其到达光纤配线电缆内的切割位置。 因此,该工具被定位成在下游位置处在光纤配线电缆内的切割位置切割分配光纤。 此后,拆除工具,并且切割分配光纤通过访问位置处的开口布线,使得分配光纤呈现在保护覆盖物外部。

    Fiber optic distribution cables and structures therefore
    6.
    发明授权
    Fiber optic distribution cables and structures therefore 有权
    因此,光纤分配电缆和结构

    公开(公告)号:US08582938B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-12

    申请号:US11432579

    申请日:2006-05-11

    IPC分类号: G02B6/44

    摘要: Fiber optic distribution cables and methods for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The fiber optic distribution cables present one or more optical fibers outward of the protective covering for distribution of the same toward the subscriber. In one fiber optic distribution cable, a length of distribution optical fiber that is removed from the distribution cable and presented outward of the protective covering is longer than the opening at access location. In another embodiment, a demarcation point is provided for inhibiting the movement (i.e., pistoning) of the distribution optical fiber into and out of the distribution cable. In still another embodiment, an indexing tube is provided for indexing a tether tube within the indexing tube for providing the distribution optical fiber with a suitable excess fiber length. Additionally, other embodiments may include a fiber optic distribution cable having a dry construction and/or a non-round cross-section.

    摘要翻译: 公开了光纤配线电缆及其制造方法。 光纤分配电缆在保护罩外面存在一个或多个光纤,用于将其分配给用户。 在一根光纤分配电缆中,从分配电缆移除并呈现在保护罩外部的分配光纤的长度比接入位置处的开口长。 在另一个实施例中,提供了一个分界点,用于阻止配电光纤进出配电电缆的运动(即活塞)。 在另一个实施例中,提供分度管用于对分度管内的系绳管进行分度,以便为分配光纤提供合适的过量纤维长度。 此外,其他实施例可以包括具有干构造和/或非圆形横截面的光纤配线。

    Methods for manufacturing fiber optic distribution cables
    7.
    发明授权
    Methods for manufacturing fiber optic distribution cables 有权
    制造光纤配线的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07346243B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-18

    申请号:US11432311

    申请日:2006-05-11

    IPC分类号: G02B6/44

    CPC分类号: G02B6/4495

    摘要: Fiber optic distribution cables and methods for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The methods present one or more optical fibers outward of the protective covering for distribution of the same toward the subscriber. In one method of making the fiber optic distribution cables, an indexing tube is provided for indexing a tether tube within the indexing tube for providing the distribution optical fiber with a suitable excess fiber length. In another method, a demarcation point is provided for inhibiting the movement (i.e., pistoning) of the distribution optical fiber into and out of the distribution cable. In still another method, one or more caps are provided for closing one or more the openings in the protective covering used for accessing the optical fibers within the fiber optic distribution cable. Additionally, other methods may include providing a fiber optic distribution cable having a dry construction and/or a non-round cross-section.

    摘要翻译: 公开了光纤配线电缆及其制造方法。 该方法在保护覆盖物的外部呈现一个或多个光纤,用于将其分配给用户。 在制造光纤分配电缆的一种方法中,提供分度管用于对分度管内的系绳管进行分度,以便为分配光纤提供合适的过量纤维长度。 在另一种方法中,提供了一个分界点,用于阻止配电光纤进出配电电缆的运动(即活塞)。 在另一种方法中,提供一个或多个盖子用于闭合用于接入光纤配线电缆内的光纤的保护罩中的一个或多个开口。 此外,其它方法可以包括提供具有干结构和/或非圆形横截面的光纤配线电缆。

    Method and apparatus for positioning an optical fiber
    8.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for positioning an optical fiber 失效
    光纤定位方法及装置

    公开(公告)号:US07209375B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-04-24

    申请号:US10638627

    申请日:2003-08-11

    IPC分类号: G02B6/38

    摘要: Eccentricity of a optical fiber installed in a passageway of a ferrule is minimized by imposing a force on the end of the optical fiber projecting from the passageway at the ferrule end face to push the optical fiber to a desired position in the passageway, prior to curing an adhesive used for fixing the optical fiber in the passageway, so as to compensate for eccentricity of the passageway. In one embodiment, the force is imposed on the optical fiber by hanging a weight on the optical fiber. In another embodiment, the force is imposed on the optical fiber by using a pressurized jet of fluid. The point of application of the force, the magnitude of the force, and the viscosity of the adhesive are selected such that minimal optical fiber bending occurs, thereby assuring that the optical fiber is positioned at the desired position in the passageway for an appreciable distance from the ferrule end face along the passageway.

    摘要翻译: 安装在套圈通道中的光纤的偏心度通过在从套管端面的通道突出的光纤端部施加力而将其固定到通道内的期望位置 用于将光纤固定在通道中的粘合剂,以补偿通道的偏心。 在一个实施例中,通过将重量悬挂在光纤上而将力施加在光纤上。 在另一个实施例中,通过使用加压的流体流将力施加在光纤上。 选择施加力的作用点,力的大小和粘合剂的粘度,使得发生最小的光纤弯曲,从而确保光纤位于通道中期望的位置,距离相当远 沿着通道的套圈端面。

    Windowless, rectangular ferrule in a preassembled multifiber connector and associated assembly method

    公开(公告)号:US06547449B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-04-15

    申请号:US09464815

    申请日:1999-12-17

    IPC分类号: G02B636

    摘要: A preassembled multifiber connector is provided that includes a connector housing and a windowless multifiber ferrule that is substantially rectangular in lateral cross-section. The windowless multifiber ferrule can be at least partially disposed within an internal cavity defined by the connector housing to thereby form a multifiber connector that is free of optical fibers. Thus, the multifiber connector is capable of being preassembled prior to inserting the plurality of optical fibers into the optical fiber bores defined by the windowless multifiber ferrule. A corresponding method of preassembling a multifiber connector is therefore also provided according to the present invention. A ferrule is also provided that is capable of being selectively converted from a windowless configuration to a windowed configuration. The ferrule of this embodiment includes a ferrule body that not only defines at least one optical fiber bore, but that also defines a well extending through a side surface of the ferrule body. The ferrule body also includes a removable web at least partially covering the well to thereby define the windowless configuration of the ferrule. The web is capable of being selectively removed from the well such that the uncovered well forms a window through the side surface of the ferrule that opens into the at least one optical fiber bore to thereby define a windowed configuration of the ferrule.