Optical fiber closure having enhanced storage capability

Details Optical fiber closure having enhanced storage capability Optical fiber closure having enhanced storage capability

1991-10-15

1993-02-09

Sikes, William L.

Optical waveguides

Accessories

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

G02B 636, G02B 726

Patent

active

051858452

ABSTRACT:
An optical fiber cable closure (20) includes a cable termination assembly (22) and a cover (23) into which the termination assembly is inserted. The cable termination assembly includes two spaced end plates (34,36) through which cables (28,29) to be spliced extend. One of the end plates supports a frame (101) which supports a plurality of optical fiber splicing trays (120--120). Adjacent end portions of the trays are staggered and hinged so that some trays may be moved pivotally to expose others. Optical fibers from each incoming cable are routed in individual tubes (115--115) or as ribbons from an optical fiber breakout (110) mounted in the frame to selected ones of the trays. Hinge lock plates (130--130) which complete a hinge for each tray also serve to clamp the tubes incoming to each tray to prevent unintended movement. Each of the trays may be provided with a plurality of organizing modules (140,140) each of which is adapted to hold a plurality of optical fiber connective devices. Advantageously, each of the modules includes a compliant insert (160) which not only holds a plurality of splicing connections but also is capable of storing any of a plurality of commercially available connective arrangements. The modules have utility in environments other than in closures.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4927227 (1990-05-01), Bensel et al.

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