Managed connectivity in optical distribution frame
First Claim
1. A connection assembly comprising:
- a. a base structure;
b. a backplane coupled to the base structure, the backplane including a first circuit board;
c. a tray module configured to couple to the backplane, the tray module including;
i. a tray body including a second circuit board and at least one managed connectivity component; and
ii. a bridge member to which the tray body is moveably coupled so that the tray body is moveable relative to the backplane when the tray module is coupled to the backplane, the bridge member being coupled to the backplane in a fixed orientation when the tray module is coupled to the backplane so that the bridge member does not pivot relative to the backplane, and the bridge member providing a secure electrical connection between the second circuit board and the first circuit board to connect the managed connectivity component to a data management network even while the tray body is moved relative to the backplane.
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Abstract
A connection assembly (100) includes a base structure (110); a backplane (120) coupled to the base structure (110), the backplane (120) including a first circuit board (122); and a tray module (140) configured to couple to the backplane (120). The tray module (140) includes a tray body (160) including a second circuit board (162); and a bridge member (150) to which the tray body (160) is moveably coupled. The tray body (160) moves relative to the backplane (120) while the bridge member (150) remains stationary relative to the backplane (120). Managed connectivity components (250) on the second circuit board (162) remain connected to the first circuit board (122) even while the tray body (160) is pivoting relative to the backplane (120).
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23 Claims
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1. A connection assembly comprising:
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a. a base structure; b. a backplane coupled to the base structure, the backplane including a first circuit board; c. a tray module configured to couple to the backplane, the tray module including; i. a tray body including a second circuit board and at least one managed connectivity component; and ii. a bridge member to which the tray body is moveably coupled so that the tray body is moveable relative to the backplane when the tray module is coupled to the backplane, the bridge member being coupled to the backplane in a fixed orientation when the tray module is coupled to the backplane so that the bridge member does not pivot relative to the backplane, and the bridge member providing a secure electrical connection between the second circuit board and the first circuit board to connect the managed connectivity component to a data management network even while the tray body is moved relative to the backplane. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A connection assembly comprising:
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a. a base structure; b. a backplane coupled to the base structure, the backplane including a first circuit board; c. a tray module configured to couple to the backplane, the tray module including; i. a tray body including a second circuit board and at least one managed connectivity component; and ii. a bridge member to which the tray body is moveably coupled so that the tray body is moveable relative to the backplane when the tray module is coupled to the backplane, the bridge member being configured to couple to the backplane in a fixed orientation so that the bridge member does not pivot relative to the backplane, and the bridge member providing a secure electrical connection between the second circuit board and the first circuit board to connect the managed connectivity component to a data management network even while the tray body is moved relative to the backplane; d. a connector electrically connected to the second circuit board, the connector being configured to mate with the first circuit board to electrically connect the second circuit board to the first circuit board; and e. a flexible circuit arrangement having a first end and a second end, the first end of the flexible circuit arrangement being coupled to the second circuit board, and the second end of the flexible circuit arrangement being terminated by the connector.
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23. A connection assembly comprising:
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a. a base structure; b. a backplane coupled to the base structure, the backplane including a first circuit board; c. a tray module configured to couple to the backplane, the tray module including; i. a tray body including a second circuit board and at least one managed connectivity component; and ii. a bridge member to which the tray body is moveably coupled so that the tray body is moveable relative to the backplane when the tray module is coupled to the backplane, the bridge member being configured to couple to the backplane in a fixed orientation so that the bridge member does not pivot relative to the backplane, and the bridge member providing a secure electrical connection between the second circuit board and the first circuit board to connect the managed connectivity component to a data management network even while the tray body is moved relative to the backplane; and an adapter holder arrangement disposed on the tray body for retaining at least one optical adapter, the adapter holder arrangement including latching arms arranged in rows and columns, wherein the latching arms in each column face in a common direction for that column.
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