Abstract:
An inlet device is described for inserting a cable containing optical fibers into a telecommunications enclosure. The inlet device includes a housing with a strength member securing section configured to fasten at least one strength member to the housing. The inlet device further includes a fiber guide device. The inlet device may be used in a single fiber optical cable assembly or multi-fiber optical cable assembly. A method for preparing a cable assembly is also described. A telecommunications enclosure including an inlet device is also described.
Abstract:
A splice tray (100) to hold a splice holder device (180) configured hold both a mechanical splice and a fusion splice, each having a different shape. A splice holder device (180) includes a first splice channel and second splice channel. Each splice channel includes one or more flexible arms spaced along a length of the splice channel to provide a resistance against a housing of the splice. Also, each channel includes one or more base supports and one or more upper stops. The flexible arms extend from a channel wall at an angle to provide force components in orthogonal directions.
Abstract:
An adhesive composition for joining optical components is described. The adhesive composition comprises at least one epoxy resin, a visible light photoinitiating system comprising at least one of a cationic photoinitiator and a sensitizer, a polyol and at least 50wt.% of a nanoparticle filler. The visible light photoinitiating system includes at least one of a cationic photoinitiator and a sensitizer and the nanoparticle filler comprises a first nanoparticle having a first nominal size and a second nanoparticle having a second size. The adhesive composition has a refractive index between 1.44 and 1.47 and a dn/dT of less than -2E-4 when cured.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a weather-proofing solution for protecting a cable that includes a new weather proofing sheet, a new applicator tool and a new method of installing the weather proofing material over a cable connection to provide environmental protection to the cable connection. The weather-proofing material is a preformed sheet having a body portion and two spaced apart tail portions extending longitudinally from one end of the body portion wherein the preformed sheet has a variable elongation along its length when wrapped around the cable connection under a constant force.
Abstract:
An upgradeable distribution framework, cable connector and cabling management system is described. The distribution framework has a plurality of ports adapted to be connected by cable connectors and indicator elements arranged on the distribution framework wherein corresponding to at least a portion of the ports. A plurality of first communication units are detachably secured to the cable connectors and such that the first communication units are positioned outside the ports when the cable connectors are inserted into the ports. The distribution framework further includes a plurality of second communication units that correspond to at least a portion of the ports. The second communication units and the corresponding first communication units are configured to communicate with each other in a non-contact manner. A control modules is configured to control and read and write communications between at least a portion of the first communication units and the second communication units.
Abstract:
An optical fiber connector for external connection to a telecommunications enclosure is described herein. The optical fiber connector has an assembly base having a first end and a second end, an optical connection portion disposed partially within the first end of the assembly base and a strain relief assembly disposed on the second end of the assembly base. The assembly base includes a body portion and a release portion which defines a release mechanism that causes the release portion to move relative to the body portion. The release portion includes at least one cam that is configured to release or disengage the at least one latch element when the release portion moves with respect to the body portion so that the optical fiber connector can be removed from the port of the telecommunication enclosure.
Abstract:
An optical fiber connector is provided which includes a connector body to accommodate an optical fiber, an installation section where the optical fiber is installed in a rear section of the connector body, a cover section covering the installation section and engaging with the installation section, and an openable structure allowing opening of the cover section. In a first state, the cover section covers the installation section prior to insertion of the optical fiber in the installation section. In a second state, the openable structure enables the releasing of the cover section from the installation section. In this second state, the cover section is in a non-engaged state relative to the installation section such that the optical fiber can be inserted in the installation section.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a strain relief device for use in a telecommunication enclosure. The exemplary strain relief device includes a bracket body base and a plurality of retention fingers extending from the bracket body base. Each of the plurality of retention fingers has a series of slots that define a plurality of tie down points for securing a drop cable at a plurality of points along one of the plurality of retention fingers. Each of the plurality of retention fingers has one of a chicane configuration, a serpentine configuration, comb configuration, and a rectangular configuration.
Abstract:
According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a device (100) to cleave an optical fiber (50) is provided. The device includes a base (110) and a cover (130) that is rotatably connected to the base. The base (100) has a work surface and a mandrel (120) disposed in the base and extending above the work surface. An optical fiber (50) can be bent over a radiused surface of the mandrel (120) and tensioned prior to cleaving. A shuttle (140) is disposed in the cover (130) over the mandrel (120), wherein the shuttle includes a flexible abrasive material that is configured to contact the optical fiber and create a flaw on a top surface of the optical fiber to initiate a crack in the optical fiber.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an inlet device for inserting a plurality of cables containing optical fibers, copper wires or coax cable into port of a telecommunications enclosure. In particular, the exemplary inlet device includes a breakout portion that can be connected to a conduit carrying at least one of the cables to enter the enclosure. Specifically, the inlet device includes housing having a first end and a second end, wherein the housing includes, a compression member attached to the second end of the housing and a break-out portion attached to the compression member.