Optical monitoring and test access module
    2.
    发明授权
    Optical monitoring and test access module 失效
    光学监控和测试访问模块

    公开(公告)号:US5793909A

    公开(公告)日:1998-08-11

    申请号:US709977

    申请日:1996-09-09

    CPC分类号: H04B10/071 G02B6/4452

    摘要: The present invention is an optical monitoring and test access interconnection module especially adapted for use with a fiber optic distribution frame for a fiber optic communications system. The interconnection module provides a combination of monitoring and test access for two fiber lines, typically a transmit/receive pair, where wavelength division multiplexer (WDM) test access is provided to both the transmit and receive fibers. In one embodiment of the present invention, the interconnection module monitors only the receive fiber line where a power monitoring circuit receives a monitor level optical signal via an optical tap and converts the optical signal to an electrical output. Processing electronics and firmware within the module are operable to generate alarms and other control signals when changes in the power level of the received signal are detected. A test access path is provided on the module for use, for example, with an optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR). In one embodiment of the present invention, the interconnection module incorporates a unique physical design arrangement that separates the optical signal processing from the electronic processing into partitioned sub-modules. The optical and electronic sub-modules may advantageously be assembled (and dis-assembled) by means of guides that allow the module halves to slide together. A unique optical mating connector is provided in the sliding arrangement to join the optical module to an opto-electronic photodetector in the electronic module.

    摘要翻译: 本发明是一种特别适用于光纤通信系统的光纤分配框架的光学监测和测试接入互连模块。 互连模块为两条光纤线路(通常是发射/接收对)提供监测和测试接入的组合,其中向发射和接收光纤提供波分复用器(WDM)测试接入。 在本发明的一个实施例中,互连模块仅监视接收光纤线路,其中功率监控电路经由光学分接头接收监控级光信号,并将光信号转换为电输出。 当检测到接收信号的功率电平的变化时,模块内的处理电子设备和固件可用于产生报警和其它控制信号。 在模块上提供测试访问路径,例如使用光时域反射计(OTDR)。 在本发明的一个实施例中,互连模块结合了将光信号处理与电子处理分离成分割子模块的唯一物理设计布置。 光学和电子子模块可以有利地通过允许模块半部一起滑动的引导件组装(和拆卸)。 在滑动装置中提供独特的光学匹配连接器,以将光学模块连接到电子模块中的光电探测器。

    Primary stage optical switch assembly for an optical fiber
administration system
    4.
    发明授权
    Primary stage optical switch assembly for an optical fiber administration system 失效
    用于光纤管理系统的初级光学开关组件

    公开(公告)号:US5838845A

    公开(公告)日:1998-11-17

    申请号:US709976

    申请日:1996-09-09

    CPC分类号: H04Q11/0003 G02B6/4452

    摘要: A primary stage optical switch assembly that is used in an optical fiber administration system where various levels of switching are used to interconnect an optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) to individual optical fibers. The primary stage optical switch assembly contains an optical switch and a connector array disposed within a shelf structure. The shelf structure is sized to mount into one of the bays in the framework of the fiber administration system. The optical switch contained within the primary stage optical switch assembly is fabricated from electronic components and optical components. Most of the electronic components are manufactured as part of an electronic module. The optical components are manufactured as part of a separate optical module. Both modules mount within the shelf structure. However, the electronic module can be removed from the shelf structure without effecting the position of the optics module or the optical leads that extend from the optical module.

    摘要翻译: 用于光纤管理系统中的初级光学开关组件,其中使用各种开关水平将光时域反射计(OTDR)互连到各个光纤。 主级光开关组件包括光开关和布置在搁板结构内的连接器阵列。 搁架结构的尺寸设置成在纤维管理系统的框架中安装到一个托架中。 初级级光开关组件中所包含的光开关由电子部件和光学部件制成。 大多数电子元件是作为电子模块的一部分制造的。 光学部件被制造为单独的光学模块的一部分。 两个模块都安装在搁板结构内。 然而,可以将电子模块从架子结构上移除,而不会影响从光学模块延伸的光学模块或光学引线的位置。

    Illuminated optical connection port for use in a fiber distribution shelf assembly of a fiber administration system having integral line tracing capabilities
    5.
    发明授权
    Illuminated optical connection port for use in a fiber distribution shelf assembly of a fiber administration system having integral line tracing capabilities 有权
    照明光学连接端口,用于具有整体线路跟踪能力的光纤管理系统的光纤分配架组件

    公开(公告)号:US06256445B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-07-03

    申请号:US09209221

    申请日:1998-12-11

    IPC分类号: G02B600

    摘要: A device, system and method for locating a specific optical connection port contained within a fiber administration system having line tracing capabilities. A translucent casing is provided at each of the optical connection ports in the fiber administration system. The translucent casing can be a translucent shroud that fits over a standard optical connection port or the translucent casing can be manufactured as part of the optical connector port. Regardless of the type of translucent casing used, the translucent casing of any of the optical connection ports can be individually and selectively illuminated. According, the actual casing of an optical connection port can be illuminated within a fiber distribution shelf, thereby greatly increasing the ability of a technician to accurately locate the targeted optical connection port within the fiber administration system.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于定位包含在具有线路跟踪能力的光纤管理系统内的特定光学连接端口的设备,系统和方法。 在光纤管理系统的每个光连接端口设置有半透明外壳。 半透明外壳可以是适合于标准光学连接端口的半透明外壳,或者半透明外壳可以制造为光学连接器端口的一部分。 不管所用的半透明外壳的种类如何,任何光连接端口的透光外壳都可以单独和选择性地照亮。 根据光纤连接端口的实际外壳可以在光纤配线架内照明,从而大大提高了技术人员在光纤管理系统内精确定位目标光连接端口的能力。

    Fiber optic interconnection combination closure
    7.
    发明授权
    Fiber optic interconnection combination closure 失效
    光纤互连组合封闭

    公开(公告)号:US06385381B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-05-07

    申请号:US09401166

    申请日:1999-09-21

    IPC分类号: G02B600

    CPC分类号: G02B6/4441 G02B6/4452

    摘要: A fiber optic interconnection combination closure is provided for fashioning optical fiber connections in an enclosed chamber protected from environmental conditions and fiber stress. Fiber splices are fashioned in splice organizers within a closure base assembly. Fiber terminations are fashioned at termination adapters arrayed in a closure chassis. Bend limits for optical fiber are maintained as the fiber is directed on paths in the closure to/from splice organizers, termination adapters, and closure exit portals. Fiber is organized, strain relieved and collected by fiber clips, rings, retainers, and looms positioned such that directed fiber is maintain at a minimum bend radius on such fiber paths. Provided slack storage facilities allow fiber connections to be handled individually without disturbing other connections and/or fibers. Fibers are retained, organized and guided in a path on the closure exterior by attached wire brackets. In this manner, optical signal degradation and/or total loss is avoided by limiting the bending of routed optical fiber to radii in excess of a predetermined minimum bend radius.

    摘要翻译: 提供光纤互连组合闭合件,用于在保护环境条件和纤维应力的封闭腔室中形成光纤连接。 在接头基座组件中的接头组织器中形成光纤接头。 纤维终端在排列在封闭底盘中的终端适配器上形成。 维持光纤的弯曲限制,因为光纤被引导到封闭件到/从接合组织器,端接适配器和闭合出口端口的路径上。 纤维被组织,由纤维夹,环,保持器和织机消除和收集,定位成使得定向纤维在这种纤维路径上保持在最小弯曲半径。 提供松弛存储设施可以使光纤连接单独处理,而不会干扰其他连接和/或光纤。 纤维通过连接的电线支架在外壳上的路径中保持,组织和引导。 以这种方式,通过将路由光纤的弯曲限制在超过预定的最小弯曲半径的半径来避免光信号劣化和/或总损耗。

    Portal bend limiter/strain reliever for fiber optic closure exit portal
    8.
    发明授权
    Portal bend limiter/strain reliever for fiber optic closure exit portal 失效
    门窗弯曲限制器/应变消除器用于光纤闭合出口

    公开(公告)号:US06321017B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-11-20

    申请号:US09399885

    申请日:1999-09-21

    IPC分类号: G02B600

    CPC分类号: G02B6/4478 G02B6/4459

    摘要: A bend limiter/strain reliever is provided for maintaining optical fiber bend limits at exit portals of a optic fiber closure for the closure's entire range of motion, from being fully closed to being fully open. Bend limits are maintained as optical fiber is directed on paths through a closure exit portal between the closure interior and wire brackets on the closure exterior. Fibers are retained, organized and strain relieved by the bend limiter/strain reliever such that directed fiber is maintain at a minimum bend radius on such fiber paths. The curved surface of the bend limiter/strain reliever allows the closure to be accessed without excessive bending of so routed optical fibers. In this manner, optical signal degradation and/or total loss is avoided by limiting the bending of routed optical fiber to radii in excess of a predetermined minimum bend radius. Horizontal members separate the bend limiter/strain reliever into compartments and make it easy to isolate fibers so that they may be efficiently traced and removed during system maintenance.

    摘要翻译: 提供了弯曲限制器/应变消除器,用于在闭合器的整个运动范围内保持光纤闭合的出口处的光纤弯曲限制,从完全关闭到完全打开。 维持弯曲极限,因为光纤被引导通过闭合件内部和封闭件外部的电线支架之间的封闭出口入口的路径。 纤维被弯曲限制器/应变消除器保持,组织和应变消除,使得定向纤维在这种光纤路径上保持在最小弯曲半径。 弯曲限制器/应变消除器的弯曲表面允许在没有如此布线的光纤的过度弯曲的情况下访问闭合。 以这种方式,通过将路由光纤的弯曲限制在超过预定的最小弯曲半径的半径来避免光信号劣化和/或总损耗。 水平构件将弯曲限制器/应变消除器分隔成隔间并使其容易隔离纤维,以便在系统维护期间有效地跟踪和移除纤维。

    Optical switching apparatus and method for use in the construction mode
testing of a modular fiber administration system
    9.
    发明授权
    Optical switching apparatus and method for use in the construction mode testing of a modular fiber administration system 失效
    用于模块化光纤管理系统的结构模式测试中的光开关装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US5694511A

    公开(公告)日:1997-12-02

    申请号:US709943

    申请日:1996-09-09

    摘要: A device and method for connecting an optical switch to the optical fibers that terminate on a fiber distribution shelf within a fiber administration system. The optical switch device contains a support plate that is shaped essentially the same as the protective cover of fiber distribution shelf. As such, the support plate of the optical switch device can be joined to a specific fiber distribution shelf by substituting the support plate for the protective cover. An optical switch is affixed to the support plate, wherein the optical switch is sized not to extend beyond the peripheral boundaries of the support plate. As a result, when the support plate is placed over a fiber distribution shelf, the optical switch joined to the support plate does not obscure any other fiber distribution shelf in the fiber administration system.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于将光开关连接到端接在光纤管理系统内的光纤分配架上的光纤的装置和方法。 该光学开关装置包括一个支撑板,其形状基本上与纤维分配架的保护盖相同。 这样,通过将支撑板替换为保护罩,可以将光开关装置的支撑板接合到特定的光纤分配架。 光学开关固定到支撑板上,其中光学开关的尺寸不应超过支撑板的周边边界。 结果,当支撑板放置在纤维分配架上方时,连接到支撑板的光学开关不会遮蔽纤维管理系统中的任何其它纤维分配架。

    Optical fiber jumper cable bend limiter and housing therefor
    10.
    发明授权
    Optical fiber jumper cable bend limiter and housing therefor 有权
    光纤跳线电缆弯曲限制器及其外壳

    公开(公告)号:US06445865B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-09-03

    申请号:US09676176

    申请日:2000-09-29

    IPC分类号: G02B600

    CPC分类号: G02B6/4478 G02B6/4452

    摘要: A cable jumper bend limiter arrangement for a fiber distribution shelf that is readily adaptable for use in conventional fiber distribution frames. The shelf jumper bend limiter arrangement of the invention operates to maintain minimum bend radii for jumpers routed via the shelf and facilitates increased storage and routing space for jumper cables routed in jumper troughs of distribution frames in which the shelves are installed. Radial guides that form the bend limiters for the distribution shelf of the invention are disposed predominantly within the perimeter of the shelf and extend only minimally beyond an edge of the shelf.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于光纤分配架的电缆跳线弯曲限制器装置,其易于适用于常规光纤配线架。 本发明的货架跳线弯曲限制器布置用于维持经由货架路由的跳线的最小弯曲半径,并且有助于在布置有架子的配线架的跳线槽中布线的跨接电缆的增加的存储和布线空间。 形成本发明的分配架的弯曲限制器的径向引导件主要设置在搁板的周边内,并且仅最少地延伸超出搁板的边缘。