Fiber optic drop splice closure and related methods

Details Fiber optic drop splice closure and related methods Fiber optic drop splice closure and related methods

1998-05-26

1999-12-28

Ullah, Akm E.

Optical waveguides

Accessories

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

G02B 600, G02B 636

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060092254

ABSTRACT:
A fiber optic splice closure includes at least one first splice organizer tray having one end pivotally connected to a base and extending in a medial portion of a housing; a mounting member pivotally connected to the base adjacent the at least one first splice organizer tray; and at least one second splice organizer tray pivotally connected to the mounting member on a side thereof opposite the at least one first splice organizer tray. The splice closure also preferably includes a slack storage tray connected to the base and positioned in the housing adjacent a side of the at least one first splice tray that is opposite the mounting member. The splice closure thus provides a compact, yet flexible, closure facilitating drops to a fiber optic ring network. The at least one first splice organizer tray is preferably pivotal about a first axis, and the at least one second splice organizer tray is also preferably pivotal about a second axis generally parallel to the first axis. In addition, the housing may have a generally cylindrical shape defining a longitudinal axis generally transverse to the first and second axes. The mounting member is preferably pivotal about a third axis parallel to the first and second axes. At least one optical fiber may be preinstalled between first and second splice trays.

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