Drop terminal releasable engagement mechanism

Details Drop terminal releasable engagement mechanism Drop terminal releasable engagement mechanism

2011-03-08

2011-03-08

Petkovsek, Daniel (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

Accessories

Splice box and surplus fiber storage/trays/organizers/ carriers

C385S076000, C385S077000, C385S139000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07903923

ABSTRACT:
A terminal for mounting to a fiber distribution cable includes a base and a cover releasably engaged to the base by a releasable engagement mechanism. The releasable engagement mechanism includes a resilient latch having a base end and a free end. The free end defines a plurality of openings. The releasable engagement mechanism further includes a plurality of protrusions having a lip and a sloped surface. The plurality of protrusions is adapted for engagement with the plurality of openings of the resilient latch.

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