A cable clip equipped with an identifying element for removably attaching to a cable is provided. A cable clip for attaching to a cable includes a flag label having at least one identifying element that corresponds to an identification code associated with the cable assembly. The cable clip further includes a clip assembly comprising an attachment body configured to be removably attached to the cable and a lock body configured to lock the clip assembly to the cable. The clip assembly is configured to be slidably adjustable when it is attached to the cable by the attachment body.
H01B 7/36 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form with distinguishing or length marks
G09F 3/00 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps
G09F 3/06 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion by clamping action
G09F 3/20 - Casings, frames, or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels
An apparatus for telecommunications equipment mounting is provided, including a frame, a cabinet, and a plurality of patch trays. The cabinet is releasably attachable to the frame and forms a volume positioned adjacent along a vertical direction to a cabinet base wall separating the cabinet into a first volume and a second volume. The plurality of patch trays is releasably attachable to the cabinet at the first volume and includes a body having a plurality of tray sidewalls and a tray base wall. The plurality of sidewalls and the base wall form an interior at which an adapter bank is positioned. An opening is positioned at a bottom outside portion of the body relative to a transverse direction of the apparatus. The opening is adjacent along the vertical direction to the second volume formed at the cabinet.
A cable breakout closure includes a body having first and second end openings. Sidewalls of the body include a channel extending substantially co-directional to a direction of extension of the sidewalls. A fiber guide module includes fiber guide arms positioned proximate to the first end opening. The fiber guide arms form a fiber guide channel extending substantially co-directional to a direction of separation of the first end opening from the second end opening. A cable mount module includes a cable routing passage extending from the second end opening to an interior volume of the body. A cap is attachable to the cable mount module and forms a cover over the cable routing passage. A cover includes a cover wall and a guide rail receivable at the channel. The body includes a springing mechanism configured to apply a force to the cover wall to retain the cover within the channel.
Adapters and methods and systems utilizing adapters are provided. An adapter includes a housing defining a pair of ports configured to optically couple together a first connector and a second connector, wherein the housing includes a first housing portion; and a second housing portion removably coupled to the first housing portion; a shutter coupled to the housing, wherein the shutter is movable between a closed position in which the first port is blocked and an open position in which the first port is accessible; and a biasing element biasing the shutter to the closed position, wherein a portion of at least one of the shutter and the biasing element is retained between the first and second housing portions.
A terminal enclosure for a telecommunications system includes a housing including a base and a cover removably coupled together; and a demarcation panel disposed in the housing and pivotally coupled to the housing, wherein the demarcation panel defines a connector interface region, wherein the demarcation panel is pivotable about an axis between an open position whereby the at least one tray is accessible and a closed position whereby the at least one tray is inaccessible, wherein the axis of the at least one tray and demarcation panel are parallel with one another, wherein the axis of the demarcation panel is disposed at a lower elevation than the axis of the at least one tray, and wherein in the open position a back surface of the demarcation panel is usable by a technician to support one or more optical fibers to be installed in the enclosure.
Optical networks and methods associated with optical networks for verifying network continuity. A method for verifying network continuity includes providing a fiber Bragg grating (FBG) device at a cable associated with a network, wherein the FBG device is configured to reflect a λ1 wavelength; sending an optical test signal into the cable from a location upstream of the FBG device, the optical test signal having a λ1 wavelength; and detecting a reflected signal associated with the λ1 wavelength to verify network connectivity to the FBG device and measure network insertion loss.
H04B 10/071 - Arrangements for monitoring or testing transmission systemsArrangements for fault measurement of transmission systems using a reflected signal, e.g. using optical time domain reflectometers [OTDR]
An assembly kit and reel (10) for retaining wound flexible media include a core (12) having a body with connecting tabs (24a, 24b), and a pair of flanges (14) having a rim (32) and an annulus (30). The rim (32) has a fastener opening (58) extending therethrough. The annulus (30) has a plurality of openings (40) for receiving the connecting tabs (24a, 24b). The connecting tabs (24a, 24b) include a head (54) extending from the main body (20) of the core, a stem (541) extending from first and second end edges of the body, a fastening portion (542) extending from the stem (541), a fastener opening (546) extending through the fastening portion (542), and a straight profile slot (544) extending from a perimeter of the head. The slot (544) is configured to permit a thickness of the flange to insert into the slot (544) when the core (12) is rotated relative to the flange (14). The fastener opening (546) of the fastening portion (542) is configured to align with the fastener opening (58) of the rim.
Methods for assembling an active optical cable are provided. A method includes breaking out a plurality of optical fiber legs from a cable jacket of a fiber optic cable such that the optical fiber legs extend from an end of the cable jacket, wherein each of the optical fiber legs includes at least one optical fiber. The method further includes terminating the optical fibers of the optical fiber legs with active connectors. The method further includes connecting converter components to the active connectors. The method further includes simultaneously testing at least a portion of the transceiver optical engines of the active optical cable.
A splice enclosure includes a base having a cable attachment interface. The cable attachment interface includes a first fastener receivable into a first mount interface and a first body opening of a first cable attachment unit (CAU). A positioning interface is configured to receive the first CAU. A second fastener is receivable into a second mount interface and a second body opening of the first CAU. A third fastener is receivable into a third mount interface and an opening at a second CAU. The third mount interface is positioned adjacent to the first mount interface such that the third fastener is receivable to the third mount interface and the second CAU without obstruction from the first CAU. The second CAU is arrangeable over the first CAU such that the second CAU is more distal to a base wall of the base than the first CAU.
An enclosure includes a cable management tray having a second member and attachable to a cassette tray having a first member. The first and second members together form an attachment interface coupling the cable management tray to the cassette tray. The attachment interface includes first and second protrusions extending from the second member. The first member includes a slot extending substantially along the transverse direction. The slot includes a second portion extending along a height greater than a first portion such that the second protrusion is articulatable along the height within the second portion. The second protrusion is articulatable along the transverse direction between the first and second portions. The first portion positions the cable management tray in a first angular position relative to the cassette tray, and the second portion positions the cable management tray in a second angular position.
A splice enclosure including a base and a cover is provided in which a basket mount interface extends from a base wall of the base. A basket is attachable to the basket mount interface such that a cable attachment interface at the base is positioned between the basket and an end wall of the base and such that a routing area is formed between a side wall of the base and the basket. The basket includes an opening through which a tray stand mount interface extends and is configured to receive a tray stand over the basket such that fibers are receivable at an interior area of the basket. The tray stand mount interface permits selective detachment of the tray stand from the base to the cover at a tray attachment interface configured correspondingly to the tray stand mount interface of the base.
A multifiber connector loopback device includes a body having a pair of body halves separable from one another. Each body half includes a base wall from which sidewalls and an end wall extend. Each body half includes a pin receivable at a respective opening at an opposing body half, and a latch receivable at a respective tab at the opposing body half. The base wall forms a groove configured to receive a distal end of a fiber optic connector adapter inserted through an open end of the body. The base wall includes a detent wall extending from the base wall and between the sidewalls. A fiber loopback area is formed in the body between the detent wall and the end wall. The sidewalls include a contour positioned along the longitudinal axis between the detent wall and the end wall. The contour extends toward one another sidewalls.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Telecommunications hardware, namely, rack mount patch panels
utilizing trays, multi-fiber push-on (MPO) and wavelength
division multiplexing (WDM) technologies and efficient cable
management for high density fiber applications; high density
rack mount fiber optic patch panels for housing fiber optic
connectors; fiber optic cable assemblies for use with patch
panels.
A push-pull connection includes a push-pull boot connector and an adapter, which are connected together and retained with a latching mechanism. The push-pull boot connector includes a connector housing and a remote release push-pull strain relief boot. The connector housing, when pulled away from the mating face of the adapter, via the strain relief boot, will detach the latching mechanism.
A cover for an enclosure and method for forming include providing, via a structural foam molding process, a mixture of a thermoplastic resin and a chemical foaming agent to a mold having walls configured correspondingly to end walls of the cover between which sidewalls extend. A cover wall extends includes a grid structure extending from the end walls and the sidewalls and from an inner face of the cover wall, and includes a plurality of walls extending from the inner face and from a plurality of nodes at an oblique angle from one another. A cellular structure is formed between external surfaces of the end walls, sidewalls, and cover wall by subjecting the mixture to heat to generate an inert gas from decomposition of the chemical foaming agent. Solid external surfaces of the end walls, sidewalls, and cover wall are formed by expanding the thermoplastic resin to mold walls.
An optical fiber node including: a housing; a module including a plurality of connection ports configured to be coupled with optical fibers, the module being disposed in the housing and having indicators associated with at least some of the plurality of connection ports; and a controller disposed in the housing, wherein the controller manages a database associated with the plurality of connection ports and adjusts the indicators during a wiring operation of the optical fiber node.
A dust cap for a fiber optic connector includes a body forming an open end into which the connector is received and a closed end. A plurality of walls includes a first plurality of walls separated from one another along a transverse direction, and a second plurality of walls separated from one another along a vertical direction. The second plurality of walls includes a first sidewall separated from a second sidewall. A notch is positioned at the first sidewall and forms an engagement area for a detent at the connector. The second sidewall includes an opening through which a latch member of the connector is extendable. The second sidewall includes a forward wall and an aft wall bounding the opening. The second sidewall includes a rib protruding from an inside surface and forms a protrusion extending along the lateral direction from the opening toward an end wall.
A fiber optic closure including a base tray including a pair of end walls, a first side wall and a second side wall extending between the pair of end walls, and a base wall extending between the end walls and the side walls. The second side wall forms a first attachment interface configured to receive a connector bank. An interior volume of the closure includes a first side proximate to the first side wall and a second side proximate to the second side wall. The end wall at least partially forms an inlet opening extending from an exterior to the interior volume at the first side. The end wall includes an outlet opening at the second side. The base wall includes a second attachment interface positioned at the first side and configured to receive an organizer tray. At least one second attachment interface is positioned proximate to the end walls.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Installation of communications network apparatus and devices; Installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunication apparatus; Provision installation, repair and maintenance services for telecommunication and electrical devices and apparatus; Installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunication and electrical devices for information and data transmission; Installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunication and electrical devices, namely, wireless telecommunication devices, distributed antenna systems, structured cabling or wiring, smart building devices, smart metering devices, low voltage electrical systems and devices; Installation, maintenance and repair of electrical distribution systems; Consulting services for the construction of telecommunication, communication, fiber optic, data and electrical infrastructure
(2) Design of information technology infrastructure for others; Consultancy and information services relating to information technology architecture and infrastructure
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Installation of communications network apparatus and devices; Installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunication apparatus; Provision installation, repair and maintenance services for telecommunication and electrical devices and apparatus; Installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunication and electrical devices for information and data transmission; Installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunication and electrical devices, namely, wireless telecommunication devices, distributed antenna systems, structured cabling or wiring, smart building devices, smart metering devices, low voltage electrical systems and devices; Installation, maintenance and repair of electrical distribution systems; Consulting services for the construction of telecommunication, communication, fiber optic, data and electrical infrastructure Design of information technology infrastructure for others; Consultancy and information services relating to information technology architecture and infrastructure
23.
FIBER OPTIC LOSS AND LENGTH TEST SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH EMBEDDED FIBER BRAGS SYSTEMS
A method for testing an optical fiber, the method including transmitting, from a first light source of an optical power meter at a first time, a first light pulse in a first direction through an optical fiber; reflecting, by a fiber Bragg grating (FBG), the first light pulse in a second direction through the optical fiber, the second direction opposite the first direction; receiving, at the optical power meter, the reflected light pulse at a second time after the first time; determining, by circuitry associated with the optical power meter, a time delay between the first time and the second time; and measuring, by the circuitry, a length of the optical fiber based on the time delay.
G01H 9/00 - Measuring mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves by using radiation-sensitive means, e.g. optical means
G01D 5/353 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light with attenuation or whole or partial obturation of beams of light the beams of light being detected by photocells influencing the transmission properties of an optical fibre
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Telecommunications hardware, namely, rack mount patch panels utilizing trays, multi-fiber push-on (MPO) and wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) technologies and efficient cable management for high density fiber applications; high density rack mount fiber optic patch panels for housing fiber optic connectors; fiber optic cable assemblies for use with patch panels.
25.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS PANEL AND FIBER MANAGEMENT STRUCTURES
A telecommunications panel includes a body having a cassette opening, a fiber management tray, and a cable management guide. An adjustment arm assembly is attachable to the frame and includes a first sleeve having a first mount interface attachable to the frame and a second sleeve having a second mount interface attachable to the fiber management tray. The first sleeve includes a first sleeve opening configured to receive a latch assembly selectively permitting adjustment of the second sleeve along a depth direction to and from the first sleeve. The fiber management tray is attachable to the second mount interface. The tray includes a platform having a platform opening. The cable management guide includes a guide frame having a plurality of sidewalls with a selectively openable passage providing access to a cable routing area. An insert member extends from the guide frame and is selectively positioned into the platform opening.
An optical fiber cable includes: a sheath; a core that is housed in the sheath and comprises optical fibers; tensile strength members embedded in the sheath; and ripcords embedded in the sheath. Recesses and protrusions are disposed alternately in a circumferential direction on an outer circumferential surface of the sheath. The recesses each include: two connecting portions respectively connected to radial inner ends of two adjacent protrusions; and a bottom surface positioned between the two connecting portions. In a transverse cross-sectional view, the ripcords are positioned inside some of the protrusions, and the tensile strength members are positioned inside the remaining protrusions.
A fiber optic distribution enclosure and cable mounting clamp are provided. The enclosure includes a surface having a first bridge extended along a longitudinal direction. The cable mounting clamp including a base removably connectable to the surface. The base includes an outer body which defines an inner channel and a support ramp disposed within the inner channel. The inner channel extends along the longitudinal direction. A tong structure is connected to the base. The tong structure extends along the longitudinal direction and between the inner channel and the surface. A fork structure is slidable along the longitudinal direction and includes a pair of prongs extended along the longitudinal direction. Each prong is in sliding contact with the tong structure. Each prong forms a longitudinal face extending along the longitudinal direction and an angled face extending away from the longitudinal axis and corresponding to an angled face at the tong structure.
A push-pull connection includes a push-pull boot connector and an adapter, which are connected together and retained with a latching mechanism. The push-pull boot connector includes a connector housing and a remote release push-pull strain relief boot. The connector housing, when pulled away from the mating face of the adapter, via the strain relief boot, will detach the latching mechanism.
Conductor terminations are provided. A conductor termination defines a longitudinal axis, a lateral axis, and a transverse axis. The conductor termination includes a body extending along the longitudinal axis, the body including a head and a tail, the head defining a channel and a slot, the channel and slot each extending along the longitudinal axis through a length of the head. The conductor termination further includes a keeper, the keeper defining a channel which extends along the longitudinal axis and including a wing protruding along the lateral axis. The keeper is insertable into the body in a direction along the longitudinal axis away from the tail.
H02G 1/04 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for overhead lines or cables for mounting or stretching
H01R 4/50 - Clamped connectionsSpring connections using a cam, wedge, cone or ball
H01R 11/14 - End pieces terminating in an eye, hook, or fork the hook being adapted for hanging on overhead or other suspended lines, e.g. hot line clamp
30.
CONDUCTOR SPLICE CONNECTORS FOR USE WITH HYBRID CONDUCTORS
A conductor splice connector includes an outer body defining an outer body interior. The conductor splice connector further includes a core grip, the core grip defining a core grip interior and further defining a window in communication with the core grip interior. The core grip is housed within the outer body interior. An alternative conductor splice connector includes an outer body defining an outer body interior. The conductor splice connector further includes a first collet assembly, a second collet assembly, and a transition connector, wherein the transition connector connects the first collet assembly and second collet assembly.
31.
CONDUCTOR CONNECTORS FOR USE WITH HYBRID CONDUCTORS
A conductor connector includes a first outer body defining a first outer body interior, a second outer body defining a second outer body interior, and a core grip. The core grip includes a first leg, a second leg, and a third leg, the core grip defining a passage which extends through the first leg and the third leg, the core grip further including a connector accessory on the second leg. The first leg is housed in the first outer body interior and the third leg is housed in the second outer body interior.
32.
SLIDING TRAY ENCLOSURE AND FIBER OPTIC ORGANIZING SYSTEM
A fiber optic tray enclosure is provided, including a base tray including a base wall extending along a lengthwise direction and a widthwise direction. the base wall forming a fastener opening configured to receive a fastener. The side wall is attachable to the base wall at the fastener opening. A plurality of mount plates is attachable to the base wall and separated from one another along the lengthwise direction. The mount plates forming an opening configured to receive a telecommunications adapter. A top wall is attachable to the mount plate, wherein the top wall, the base wall, the side wall, and the pair of mount plates form an interior volume therebetween.
An organizer assembly for a butt closure includes a bracket assembly, the bracket assembly including a plurality of hinge assemblies. An organizer tray is rotatably connectable to the bracket assembly at one of the plurality of hinge assemblies. The organizer tray is rotatable between a first position and a second position aligned along the transverse axis. A basket extends along the longitudinal axis between an open first end and a closed second end and extending along the lateral axis between a first side and a second side. The basket includes a curved portion forming a nadir between the first side and the second side. An interior volume is defined between the first side, the second side, the first end, and the second end. A wall extends from the curved portion substantially along the transverse axis along a distance corresponding to the organizer tray along the transverse axis.
A butt closure assembly and pressure relief system is provided. The assembly includes a base housing and a valve assembly extending thereinto in fluid communication with a plenum formed between a first and second outer surface of the base housing. The valve assembly includes a valve body and vent assembly. The valve body forms a channel extending from a first end opening positioned in the plenum to a second end opening positioned outside the plenum. A seal assembly is disposed between a surface at a cover, into which the base housing is extendable, and an interfacing surface at a base plate and a plurality of wedge assemblies. The seal assembly includes a support member and a seal member, in which the seal member includes a variable thickness corresponding to a first outer radius of the base plate and a second outer radius of the plurality of wedge assemblies.
A conductor connector includes a first outer body defining a first outer body interior, a second outer body defining a second outer body interior, and a core grip. The core grip includes a first leg, a second leg, and a third leg, the core grip defining a passage which extends through the first leg and the third leg, the core grip further including a connector accessory on the second leg. The first leg is housed in the first outer body interior and the third leg is housed in the second outer body interior.
A conductor splice connector includes an outer body defining an outer body interior. The conductor splice connector further includes a core grip, the core grip defining a core grip interior and further defining a window in communication with the core grip interior. The core grip is housed within the outer body interior. An alternative conductor splice connector includes an outer body defining an outer body interior. The conductor splice connector further includes a first collet assembly, a second collet assembly, and a transition connector, wherein the transition connector connects the first collet assembly and second collet assembly.
A fiber optic drop cable assembly and fiber optic connector assembly are provided. The connector assembly includes an inner body assembly extending along a longitudinal direction. The inner body assembly includes a second crimp body surrounding at least a portion of a first crimp body. An inner body housing surrounds at least a portion of a ferrule and a spring and is coupled to the first crimp body. The spring is positioned within the inner body housing and is positioned to exert a force to the ferrule and the first crimp body along the longitudinal direction. The inner body assembly forms a first end configured to receive a first optical fiber into the first and second crimp body. The inner body assembly forms a second end opening configured to receive a second optical fiber from the ferrule.
A lid for a utility enclosure having a front end, a rear end, a right side, a left side, a top lid portion, and a bottom, defining an interior. Large reinforcement ribs are on an interior surface of the top lid portion and form a lattice-type structure. Small reinforcement ribs are mounted in spaces formed by the lattice type structure. The lid is made of glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene and metal bars or rebar are embedded in the large reinforcement ribs. The metal bars are positioned near a bottom of the large reinforcement ribs and spaced above the bottom. The physical structure of the lid and the lid's composition, consisting essentially of glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene, are constructed so that the lid withstands up to 33,750 pounds of force without breaking or being deformed.
H02B 1/46 - BoxesParts thereof or accessories therefor
B65D 6/18 - Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of metal, plastics, wood or substitutes therefor collapsible with hinged components
Ann optical fiber cable including an optical fiber ribbon in a pipe, wherein the ribbon includes at least two optical fibers arranged side by side, and wherein at least two of the optical fibers are bonded intermittently along a length of the fibers.
A backboard assembly for telecommunications equipment mounting includes a backboard having a wall through which an opening is formed. The opening forms an elongated slot. A face forming a detent is positioned offset from the opening and the wall. A fastener assembly includes a mount wall and a member extending therefrom toward the opening at the backboard. The member includes a wing extending co-directional to the wall at the opening of the backboard. The wing positions between the face and the wall when the member of the fastener assembly is extended through the opening of the backboard.
A telecommunications panel is provided including a tray having a tray sidewall at which a cable routing opening is formed therethrough. A base wall forms a surface at which the tray is receivable. A panel sidewall extends along a periphery of the base wall. A member extends from the base wall and forms a point around which a cable may wrap around the member. A first clamp is attachable to the panel at the first side and forms a passage extending substantially co-directional to a perimeter of the base wall. A clamp assembly is selectively affixable to the base wall and includes a second clamp configured to selectively attach to the cable. The clamp assembly includes a routing passage, and a pivot member rotatable relative to a pivot axis. A mount interface is formed at which the clamp assembly selectively attaches to the tray sidewall.
A butt closure base includes a base housing defining a plurality of cavities. A first gel is disposed in each of the plurality of cavities. The butt closure base further includes a plurality of wedge assemblies, each of the plurality of wedge assemblies removably insertable into one of the plurality of cavities. Each of the plurality of wedge assemblies includes an outer cover, a second gel, and a main pressure plate in contact with the second gel. The main pressure plate is movable along a longitudinal axis to apply pressure to the second gel. Each of the plurality of wedge assemblies further includes a latch assembly. The latch assembly includes an adjustable tab and a stop member movable between a first position which limits movement of the adjustable tab and a second position in which movement of the adjustable tab is not limited by the stop member.
An adjustable cable-tie off device (100) and method for coupling at a telecommunications closure includes positioning a sleeve (110) around a cable (200) extending through an opening at a base (400) having a member positioning a tie-off interface (320). First and second portions (136,138) of a strap (120) extend between an inner surface (119) of the sleeve (110) and the cable (200). An intermediate section of the strap between the first and second portions (136,138) is flexible to form a loop portion (137) extending from a second end opening (118) of the sleeve (110). The loop portion (137) is coupled to the tie-off interface (320). The method includes applying heat to the sleeve to adhere the sleeve to an outer jacket (210) of the cable (200) and retain the first and second portions of the strap (120) between the sleeve (110) and the outer jacket (210). An adhesive layer of the sleeve retains the strap between the cable and the inner surface of the sleeve.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Telecommunications hardware, namely, Rack Mount Patch Panels utilizing trays, Multi-fiber Push-On (MPO) and Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) technologies and efficient cable management for high density fiber applications; High density rack mount fiber optic patch panels for housing fiber optic connectors; fiber optic cable assemblies for use with patch panels
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electric or electronic sensors for monitoring steel cable reels, namely reels for shipping cable used for power transmission and telecommunications; Electric or electronic sensors for measuring geographic location of telecommunications cable reels; Electric or electronic sensors for measuring the rate of use telecommunications cable from a cable reel
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Rack mount patch panels utilizing trays, MPO and WDM
technologies and efficient cable management for high density
fiber applications; high density rack mount fiber optic
patch panels for housing fiber optic connectors; fiber optic
cable assemblies for use with path panels.
48.
POINT OF CONNECTION BACKBOARD ASSEMBLY FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
A backboard assembly for telecommunications equipment mounting includes a backboard having a wall through which an opening is formed. The opening forms an elongated slot. A face forming a detent is positioned offset from the opening and the wall. A fastener assembly includes a mount wall and a member extending therefrom toward the opening at the backboard. The member includes a wing extending co-directional to the wall at the opening of the backboard. The wing positions between the face and the wall when the member of the fastener assembly is extended through the opening of the backboard.
A folding, flared utility vault or enclosure that may be used to protect public utility valves, electrical cables, switches, fiber optic cables, or the like is provided. The system generally comprises a base box having a front panel, back panel, and side panels. Alternative embodiments may further comprise an extension box having a front extension panel, back extension panel, and side extension panels. The various panels of the base box and extension box may have flared bottoms that prevent removal after installation. Additionally, a user may attach extension boxes to the base box to increase the amount of storage area within the system.
A fiber optic tray system includes a tray. The tray includes a tray body, the tray body extending along a longitudinal axis between a front and a rear and extending along a lateral axis between a first side and a second side. The tray further includes a plurality of alignment rails, each of the plurality of alignment rails protruding from the tray body along a transverse axis. The tray further includes a plurality of retainer features disposed at the rear of the tray body. The fiber optic tray system further includes a fiber optic module, the fiber optic module including an outer housing and at least one retainment feature. The at least one retainment feature is interfaced with at least one of the plurality of retainer features to retain the fiber optic module on the tray.
Cable reel assemblies and sub-assemblies are provided. A cable reel sub assembly includes a cable reel that has a first flange, a second flange, and a tubular body that extends between the first flange and the second flange. The first flange and the second flange each define a main opening and flange notches. The cable reel sub-assembly further includes a first pad and a second pad. Each of the first pad and the second pad define a central opening and pad notches. The cable reel sub-assembly further includes a first plug that extends through the central opening of the first pad and the main opening of the first flange. The cable reel sub-assembly further includes a second plug that extends through the central opening of the second pad and the main opening of the second flange.
Cable reel assemblies and sub-assemblies are provided. A cable reel sub assembly includes a cable reel that has a first flange, a second flange, and a tubular body that extends between the first flange and the second flange. The first flange and the second flange each define a main opening and flange notches. The cable reel sub-assembly further includes a first pad and a second pad. Each of the first pad and the second pad define a central opening and pad notches. The cable reel sub-assembly further includes a first plug that extends through the central opening of the first pad and the main opening of the first flange. The cable reel sub-assembly further includes a second plug that extends through the central opening of the second pad and the main opening of the second flange.
B65D 85/672 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for web or tape-like material wound in flat spiral form on cores
B65D 85/04 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for annular articles for coils of wire, rope or hose
B65H 75/14 - Kinds or types of circular or polygonal cross-section with two end flanges
A telecommunications equipment panel is provided, including a body including a base wall, an end wall, and sidewalls having a cable opening. A tray assembly includes a tray base, a tray wall, a rail platform, and a first portion of a latch interface, and a tray selectively placeable onto the tray base. A tray routing passage extends between the rail platform and the tray. A tray slack area is formed between the tray and the tray wall. The tray routing passage extends to the tray slack area. A pair of rail assemblies include a rail wall configured to receive the tray assembly. The rail wall is configured to receive the rail platform. A fiber routing passage is positioned between the mount wall and sidewall. A latch assembly includes a main body and a second portion of the latch interface. The first and second portions are releasably attachable to one another.
An enclosure including: a base and a cover including: a first cover rotatably coupled to the base to enclose a first area, wherein the first cover includes: a recessed pocket defining a second area; and a demarcation panel formed in a sidewall of the recessed pocket; a second cover movably coupled to the first cover to selectively enclose the second area when the second cover is in a closed position; and a plurality of adapters disposed at the demarcation panel, wherein the enclosure receives a first optical fiber, wherein the first optical fiber is spliced to a second optical fiber in the first area, wherein the second optical fiber is connected to a first adapter in the first area, and wherein a third optical fiber is connected to the first adapter and extends through the second area to a sealing block carried by the first cover. A method of configuring optical connections in an optical network involving an enclosure comprising a sealing structure, a first cover, a demarcation panel with an adapter, and a second cover is also disclosed.
PULLING GRIP ASSEMBLIES Pulling grip assemblies (100) are provided. A pulling grip assembly (100) includes a sleeve (110) extending between a first end and a second end. The pulling grip assembly (100) further includes a transition piece (130) extending between a first end and a second end, wherein an inner diameter of the transition piece (130) at the first end is less than an inner diameter of the transition piece (130) at the second end, and wherein the second end of the transition piece (130) is disposed within the first end of the sleeve (110). The pulling grip assembly (100) further includes a pulling sock (150) including a first end portion (162), an intermediate portion (166), and a second end portion (164), the pulling sock (150) surrounding the sleeve (110) and the transition piece (130) such that the sleeve (110) and the transition piece (130) are disposed within the intermediate portion (166), the second end portion (164) of the pulling sock (150) forming a pulling end of the pulling grip assembly (100).
G02B 6/54 - Underground or underwater installationInstallation through tubing, conduits or ducts using mechanical means, e.g. pulling or pushing devices
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(1) Rack mount patch panels utilizing trays, MPO and WDM technologies and efficient cable management for high density fiber applications; high density rack mount fiber optic patch panels for housing fiber optic connectors; fiber optic cable assemblies for use with patch panels.
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LOCKING SYSTEM FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRAY AND EQUIPMENT
A locking system and a tray assembly for a telecommunications tray are provided. The locking system is attachable to a wall at a housing of the tray assembly. The locking system is configured to selectively inhibit movement of a tray base from an extended position and a retracted position. The locking system includes a member and a limiter attachable to a mount. The member is positioned in sliding arrangement relative to the limiter. The limiter includes a selectively deformable tab. The member is translatable along a first direction to apply a force from the member to the tab to position the tab in a locked position to align the at least a portion of the tab with the mount along the direction of travel. The member is translatable along a second direction to allow the tab to position in an unlocked position removing the tab from alignment with the mount.
Optical networks including edge compute nodes disposed in enclosures along passive optical networks are provided. An enclosure for a passive optical network includes a housing selectively enclosing an internal volume which houses one or more passive optical components; and an edge compute node disposed in the internal volume and configured to be in optical communication with an optical line terminal and an optical network unit of the optical fiber network.
A patch panel may include a tray that is slidable between a retracted position and an extended position on tray supports and features for holding the tray in the retracted position and in the extended position. The patch panel may also include a cassette that is slidable on cassette supports, latches for engaging the cassette to block movement of the cassette and features for disengaging the latches.
A fiber distribution unit and system and method for high-density cable routing are provided. The unit, system, and method include positioning a fiber distribution unit alongside a computing equipment at a rack including a plurality of fiber ports. The fiber distribution unit includes a plurality of fiber connection adapters. Positioning the fiber distribution unit includes forming a plurality of sections including fiber connection adapters of the pair of fiber distribution units aligned along a width direction with the fiber ports of the computing equipment. Each section extends along a single rack unit. The system includes a 1:1 ratio of fiber ports to fiber connection adapters at the plurality of sections.
A fiber distribution unit and system and method for high-density cable routing are provided. The unit, system, and method include positioning a fiber distribution unit alongside a computing equipment at a rack including a plurality of fiber ports. The fiber distribution unit includes a plurality of fiber connection adapters. Positioning the fiber distribution unit includes forming a plurality of sections including fiber connection adapters of the pair of fiber distribution units aligned along a width direction with the fiber ports of the computing equipment. Each section extends along a single rack unit. The system includes a 1:1 ratio of fiber ports to fiber connection adapters at the plurality of sections.
A system for telecommunications cable equipment mounting, the system including a rack including a frame, a bracket, a chassis, and a latch. The frame includes a frame opening. The bracket is attachable to the frame at the frame opening. The chassis forms a body including sidewalls separated from one another along a width direction and extending along a transverse direction. The latch is configured to selectively lock and release the chassis relative to the bracket. The bracket includes a bracket wall extending co-directional to the sidewalls. The wall forms a guide slot extending co-directional to the sidewalls, the wall forming an opening. The latch includes a lock tab configured to extend into the opening at the bracket. The latch includes a user interface tab configured to articulate the lock tab in and out of the opening.
A system for telecommunications cable equipment mounting, the system including a rack including a frame, a bracket, a chassis, and a latch. The frame includes a frame opening. The bracket is attachable to the frame at the frame opening. The chassis forms a body including sidewalls separated from one another along a width direction and extending along a transverse direction. The latch is configured to selectively lock and release the chassis relative to the bracket. The bracket includes a bracket wall extending co-directional to the sidewalls. The wall forms a guide slot extending co-directional to the sidewalls, the wall forming an opening. The latch includes a lock tab configured to extend into the opening at the bracket. The latch includes a user interface tab configured to articulate the lock tab in and out of the opening.
A detachable support bracket for a fiber optic closure is provided. The bracket includes a first member extending along a lateral axis and a positioning body extending along a longitudinal axis from the first member. The positioning body includes a second member extending along the longitudinal axis. A third member and a fourth member each extend along the transverse axis from the positioning body opposite one another. A fifth member extends from the first member along the longitudinal axis opposite of the second member. The bracket is selectively connectable at a hinge of the fiber optic closure. The bracket includes a tooth at the second member of the bracket is extendable onto a hinge member at an organizing system extended into the hinge. The fourth member is configured to extend alongside a hinge array body of the fiber optic closure to arrest the organizing system in a vertical position.
A cable clamp assembly for a telecommunication enclosure includes a cam actuator including a cam fastener passage at which a cam fastener is receivable. The cam fastener includes a member passage into which a threaded member is receivable. A first housing includes a member passage, a cable passage, and a channel, the channel configured to receive the cam actuator and position the member passages at the first housing and cam actuator in alignment. A second housing includes a member passage, a cable passage, and an attachment arm, the attachment arm including an attachment member configured to couple to the enclosure. An insert disposable between the first housing and the second housing includes a member passage and a cable passage. The cable passages are aligned to receive a cable therethrough. The member passages are aligned to receive a threaded member extending from the second housing to the cam fastener.
G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
F16B 2/18 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening using cams, levers, eccentrics, or toggles
ABSTRACT An aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a connector collar for a fiber optic closure. The connector collar is insertable into a cavity at a base of the fiber optic closure. The connector collar includes a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis, the shaft forming a passage extending from a first end and a second end. The passage is configured to receive an optical ground wire (OPGW) cable therethrough. The shaft forms a plurality of flanges extending outward along a radial axis to inhibit movement of the collar within the base along the longitudinal axis. The shaft forms a groove configured to position the connector collar relative to the base of the fiber optic closure. Date regue/Date received 2024-01-16
A cover for a utility enclosure includes a cover having a top, a bottom, a front side, a rear side, a left side, and a right side, defining an interior. The cover further includes a plurality of ribs in the interior dividing the interior into a plurality of spaces. The cover further includes the top having one or more air vents. The cover further includes the air vents having channels constructed to vent air in the spaces to an exterior of the cover, thereby preventing flotation of the cover in water.
An organizer assembly includes a primary basket extending along a longitudinal axis between a first open end and a second closed end. The organizer assembly includes a backplate extending between a front wall and a rear wall, wherein a plurality of entry/exit slots are defined at the rear wall. The backplate further includes a plurality of positioning assemblies. The organizer assembly includes a hinge assembly connecting the backplate to the primary basket, wherein the backplate is rotatable relative to the primary basket at the hinge assembly about a lateral axis. The organizer assembly includes a plurality of organizer trays, each of the plurality of organizer trays rotatably connectable to the backplate at one of the plurality of positioning assemblies. Each of the plurality of positioning assemblies causes the connected one of the plurality of organizer trays to be selectively positionable in one of a plurality of rotational positions.
A consolidation terminal includes a body defining an interior, a stub cable port defined in the body, and a stub cable extending through the stub cable port, the stub cable including an optical fiber. The consolidation terminal further includes a splitter disposed in the interior, wherein the optical fiber is connected as an input to the splitter. The consolidation terminal includes a plurality of connector ports defined in the body, at least one single fiber connector disposed within at least one of the plurality of connector ports, the at least one single fiber connector connected to an output optical fiber from the splitter, and at least one multi-fiber connector disposed within at least one of the plurality of connector ports, the at least one multi-fiber connector connected to a plurality of output optical fibers from the splitter.
A cable manifold assembly and a telecommunications closure are provided. The cable manifold assembly includes a body having a side wall and a base wall, the side wall and base wall forming an interior volume, the base wall forming an insert opening, and the body forming a pathway extending from the insert opening. An insert including a member is extendable into the insert opening and pathway at the body. The insert forms a channel at the member. The channel diverges from a closed end proximate to the insert opening to an open end distal to the closed end. The channel is configured to receive a cable at the channel from the open end. A cover is configured to selectively attach to the body to obscure the open end.
Replacement conductor connector accessories and methods are provided. A replacement conductor connector accessory includes an outer body defining an outer body interior, the outer body interior extending along a longitudinal axis, wherein a length of the outer body interior is defined along the longitudinal axis. The replacement conductor connector accessory further includes a filler tube disposed within the outer body interior and extending along a portion of the length, the filler tube defining a filler tube interior, wherein a length of the filler tube interior is defined along the longitudinal axis. The replacement conductor connector accessory further includes a filler rod disposed with the filler tube interior. The replacement conductor connector accessory further includes a core grip disposed within the outer body interior.
H02G 1/14 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for joining or terminating cables
A coupling assembly and method for assembling a fiber optic wiring harness are provided. The coupling assembly includes a coupling body forming a first fiber passage extending through a pair of coupling body ends. The coupling body forms a second fiber passage opening extending from the first fiber passage. An attachment body is selectively connectable to the coupling body at the second fiber passage opening. The attachment body at least partially forms a second fiber passage extending from the second fiber passage opening through a pair of attachment body openings. The coupling body and attachment body include an attachment interface configured to selectively connect the attachment body to the coupling body to position at least one of the pair of attachment body openings adjacent to the second fiber passage opening.
A cable reel (10) includes a first end flange (14), a second end flange (14), and a core body (12) that extends between the first end flange and the second end flange. At least one of the first end flange and the second end flange is removably couplable to the core body. The cable reel further includes at least one clip (28) removably couplable to the core body. The at least one clip includes a coupling feature (32). The cable reel further includes a middle flange (26) that partially surrounds the core body and is attached to the coupling feature of the one or more clips.
Fiber optic microcables and cable assemblies are provided. A microcable includes a central inner jacket formed from a flame retardant material, and a plurality of optical fibers disposed within the inner jacket, wherein a total number of optical fibers in the fiber optic microcable is greater than or equal to 145. The microcable further includes a plurality of first strength members disposed within the inner jacket, an outer jacket surrounding the central inner jacket, the outer jacket formed from a flame retardant material, and a plurality of second strength members disposed between the outer jacket and the central inner jacket, a fiber density of the cable is between about 3.1 fibers per square millimeter and about 8.38 fibers per square millimeter.
A butt closure base includes a base housing extending along a longitudinal axis between a first outer surface and a second outer surface, the base housing defining a plurality of cavities between the first and second outer surfaces, the plurality of cavities aligned in an annular array. A first gel is disposed in each of the plurality of cavities. The butt closure base further includes a plurality of wedge assemblies, each of the plurality of wedge assemblies removably insertable into one of the plurality of cavities. Each of the plurality of wedge assemblies includes an outer cover, a second gel, and a main pressure plate in contact with the second gel. The main pressure plate is movable along the longitudinal axis to apply pressure to the second gel.
A fiber optic housing including a receptacle and a retainer clip fixable to the receptacle at one or more of a plurality of apertures. The receptacle includes a plurality of sidewalls extending along a longitudinal axis, a base wall extending from the plurality of sidewalls, and an end wall extending along a lateral axis between the plurality of sidewalls. The retainer clip forms a pathway extending along the longitudinal axis between a first clip end and a second clip end. The first clip end and the second clip end form openings into the pathway. A cable is extendable into the receptacle through the pathway formed at the retainer clip.
Blowable cables and temporary connector assemblies are provided. A blowable cable includes an adhesive provided in the channel of a ferrule flange, wherein an exposed portion of a plurality of strength yarns and an end of an outer jacket are bonded to the ferrule flange by the adhesive. A temporary connector assembly includes a temporary rear housing, the temporary rear housing including a body and a channel defined along the longitudinal axis through the body, the channel extending between and through a first end and an opposing second end of the temporary rear housing, the temporary rear housing further including a movable latch mounted to the body, the movable latch including a tab. The tab is removably insertable into a slot of a front housing when the rear housing is assembled to the front housing.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Rack Mount Patch Panels utilizing trays, MPO and WDM technologies and efficient cable management for high density fiber applications; High density rack mount fiber optic patch panels for housing fiber optic connectors; fiber optic cable assemblies for use with path panels
An adaptor assembly for a telecommunications module. The adaptor assembly includes a carrier having a pair of side- walls and a lateral wall extending between the pair of sidewalls. The sidewalls include a first detent and a second detent distal to the first detent. The first detent forms an open position of the carrier extending from the telecommunications module, and the second detent forms a closed position of the carrier extended into the telecommunications module. The carrier is configured to receive a telecommunications adaptor between the pair of sidewalls and the lateral wall.
A patch panel includes a cabinet and a cassette. A pair of cassette guides is positioned within the cabinet. The pair of cassette guides are spaced along a lateral direction such that the cassette is receivable between the pair of cassette guides. The cassette is slidable along a transverse direction on the pair of cassette guides. At least one of the pair of cassette guides includes a first rail and a second rail that are spaced apart along a vertical direction. The cassette is slidable along the transverse direction between the first and second rails. Each end of the first rail is cantilevered such that each end of the first rail is moveable along the vertical direction.
An optical fiber cable including an optical fiber ribbon in a pipe, wherein the ribbon includes at least two optical fibers arranged side by side, and wherein at least two of the optical fibers are bonded intermittently along a length of the fibers.
A cable attachment unit is provided, including a first body having an attachment interface at which a cable is attachable, the first body including a gripping portion configured to promote attachment of the cable to the first body. An attachment body is extended from the first body and includes a first step extending along a vertical direction to a first height. A face extends from the first height, and a second step extends from the face and along the vertical direction to a second height greater than the first height. The second step forms a barrier configured to inhibit extension of a central strength member of the cable along an axial direction. A platform extends between the attachment body and the first body. The first step at the attachment body extends along the vertical direction from the platform.
A fiber optic closure is provided, including a base insertable at least partially into the interior of the closure. A bracket assembly includes a plurality of hinge assemblies along a transverse axis. A connector shaft connects an organizer assembly and the base together. The organizer assembly includes a main body extending between a front and a rear, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall. The main body includes a base panel extending between the first sidewall and the second sidewall and from the front to the rear. An upper retention tab extends from one or more of the first sidewall, the second sidewall, or a front wall of the main body. A lower retention tab extends from one or more walls and is positioned proximate along a transverse axis to the base panel relative to the upper retention tab.
A fiber optic closure is provided including an organizer tray and a mount platform. The organizer tray includes a tray main body including a base wall including a plurality of module mounting locations including a plurality of leg slots and one or more positioning slots defined through the base wall. The mount platform includes a platform base and a platform leg extending from the platform base. The platform base forms a wall configured substantially flush to the base wall. The platform leg is insertable into corresponding leg slots at the mount location. The mount platform includes a retainer wall extending along the transverse axis from an upper surface of the platform base. The retainer wall extends along a first direction to form a detent for a telecommunications module mountable to the organizer tray. The detent is along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.
An aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a connector collar for a fiber optic closure. The connector collar is insertable into a cavity at a base of the fiber optic closure. The connector collar includes a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis, the shaft forming a passage extending from a first end and a second end. The passage is configured to receive an optical ground wire (OPGW) cable therethrough. The shaft forms a plurality of flanges extending outward along a radial axis to inhibit movement of the collar within the base along the longitudinal axis. The shaft forms a groove configured to position the connector collar relative to the base of the fiber optic closure.
A fastener assembly and a method for cable retention and connector fastening for a fiber optic cable is provided. The fastener assembly includes a collar having a threaded shank extending along an axial direction from a collar platform. The threaded shank includes a passage formed therethrough from a first end to a second end along the axial direction. The collar includes a slot extending along the axial direction from the first end toward the collar platform. A fastener includes an internally threaded passage configured to engage the threaded shank at the collar. The slot is positioned between the passage at the collar and the internally threaded passage at the fastener when engaged to the threaded shank at the collar.
An optical fiber cassette is provided including a main body including a pair of sidewalls and an end wall extending between the pair of sidewalls. An adapter wall is positioned between the sidewalls of the main body. The adapter wall is positioned along the length distal to the end wall. A first operable end of the adapter wall extends from an exterior of main body. A second operable end of the adapter wall extends to an interior of the main body. A cover is disposed onto the main body. The cover includes a passage wall at which a routing passage extends from a first cable opening at a first end and a second cable opening at a second end. The routing passage extends to a passthrough opening extending through the cover to a slack storage area formed at the main body.
An optical fiber cassette is provided including a main body having a pair of sidewalls and an end wall. An adapter wall extends between the sidewalls. A partition wall extends between the sidewalls, the end wall, and the adapter wall. The partition wall is positioned along a height between a top lip and a bottom lip of the sidewalls. A first volume is formed at a first side of the partition wall and a second volume is formed at a second side of the partition wall. A fiber storage area is positioned at the first volume and the second volume. A splice holder is positioned at the first volume or the second volume. A cable opening is configured to receive an external cable into the first volume. A passthrough opening is formed to allow for fiber egress from the first volume to the second volume.
A handhole is provided, the handhole including a first wall and a second wall. The first wall includes a first joint portion forming a groove and an opening extending along a vertical direction. The second wall includes a second joint portion including a member extendable into the groove through the opening at the first joint portion. The first wall and the second wall are connectable together at the first joint portion and the second joint portion.
A fiber optic distribution cable includes a central inner jacket formed from one of a polyvinyl chloride or a low smoke zero halogen material, a plurality of optical fibers disposed within the inner jacket, and a plurality of first strength members disposed within the inner jacket. The fiber optic distribution cable further includes an outer jacket surrounding the central inner jacket, the outer jacket formed from the one of the polyvinyl chloride or the low smoke zero halogen material, and a plurality of second strength members disposed between the outer jacket and the central inner jacket. A fiber density of the cable is greater than 0.65 fibers per square millimeter.
A rack assembly for a telecommunications module is provided. The rack assembly includes a frame extending along a vertical axis, and a pair of sidewalls attachable to the frame and spaced apart from one another along a lateral axis. The sidewalls extend along a longitudinal axis perpendicular to the lateral axis and include a plurality of rails in adjacent arrangement along the vertical axis and extending along the longitudinal axis. The plurality of rails is configured to receive a telecommunications module and are spaced apart along the vertical axis by less than one rack unit and at least one-third rack unit.
An organizer assembly includes a primary basket extending along a longitudinal axis between a first open end and a second closed end, the primary basket defining an interior. The organizer assembly further includes a bracket assembly extending along a transverse axis at the first open end of the basket, the bracket assembly including a plurality of hinge assemblies. The organizer assembly further includes a plurality of organizer trays, each of the plurality of organizer trays rotatably connectable to the bracket assembly at one of the plurality of hinge assemblies. Each of the plurality of organizer trays is rotatable between a first position wherein the organizer tray is aligned along the longitudinal axis and a second position wherein the organizer tray is aligned along the transverse axis.
Systems and methods for connecting cables in telecommunication systems are provided. A connector assembly for a telecommunication system includes a shroud, an alignment collar, and a latch actuator coupled to the shroud. The shroud forms and an outer body configured to dispose around an optical cable. The alignment collar includes an arcuate sector and a collar wall extending into the slot at the shroud. The alignment collar includes a receiving area configured to receive a telecommunications connector. The alignment collar is configured to move within the slot at the shroud as the shroud is rotated. The latch actuator is coupled to the shroud and includes a latch cam. The latch cam is configured to bias a latch at the telecommunications connector to an unlock position when the latch actuator is rotated by the shroud.
A detachable support bracket for a fiber optic closure is provided. The bracket includes a first member extending along a lateral axis and a positioning body extending along a longitudinal axis from the first member. The positioning body includes a second member extending along the longitudinal axis. A third member and a fourth member each extend along the transverse axis from the positioning body opposite one another. A fifth member extends from the first member along the longitudinal axis opposite of the second member. The bracket is selectively connectable at a hinge of the fiber optic closure. The bracket includes a tooth at the second member of the bracket is extendable onto a hinge member at an organizing system extended into the hinge. The fourth member is configured to extend alongside a hinge array body of the fiber optic closure to arrest the organizing system in a vertical position.
A mount structure for a fiber optic closure is provided. The mount structure includes a first bracket extending along a first axis. The first bracket includes a plurality of first bracket walls at least partially surrounding the first axis. A plate includes a plate wall extending along a second radial direction extending from a second axis. A plate opening extends along the second axis through the plate wall. An arm is extending from the first bracket to the plate. The arm includes a first arm portion extending along a first radial direction from the first axis and a second arm portion extending along the second radial direction.
