Distribution terminal for network access point
First Claim
1. An optical fiber distribution terminal for interconnecting one or more drop cables with at least one distribution cable, the terminal comprising:
- a base defining a lower fiber management area for receiving and routing the distribution cable and an upper fiber management area for receiving and routing the drop cables; and
a panel disposed within the base, the panel separating the lower fiber management area from the upper fiber management area and movable relative to the base to provide access to the distribution cable in the lower fiber management area.
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Abstract
A distribution terminal is provided for interconnecting one or more fiber optic drop cables with at least one fiber optic distribution cable at a convenient access point in a telecommunications network. The terminal comprises a base and a cover adapted to be opened and closed on the base. The base defines an interior cavity having a lower fiber management area for accessing the distribution cable and an upper fiber management area for accessing the drop cables. The upper fiber management area includes a transition panel that is movable relative to the base to provide access to the lower fiber management area. Thus, both the lower fiber management area and the upper fiber management area are easily and readily accessible to a field technician initially installing the terminal and subsequently reconfiguring the optical fiber connections within the terminal at the access point.
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21 Claims
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1. An optical fiber distribution terminal for interconnecting one or more drop cables with at least one distribution cable, the terminal comprising:
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a base defining a lower fiber management area for receiving and routing the distribution cable and an upper fiber management area for receiving and routing the drop cables; and
a panel disposed within the base, the panel separating the lower fiber management area from the upper fiber management area and movable relative to the base to provide access to the distribution cable in the lower fiber management area. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13)
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14. An optical fiber distribution terminal comprising:
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a base defining a lower fiber management area for receiving and routing at least one distribution cable and an upper fiber management area for receiving and routing one or more drop cables; and
means disposed within the base for separating the lower fiber management area from the upper fiber management area and for selectively accessing the lower fiber management area without disturbing the routing of the drop cables in the upper fiber management area. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. An optical fiber distribution terminal for interconnecting one or more drop cables with at least one distribution cable, the terminal comprising:
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a base defining a lower fiber management area for receiving and routing the distribution cable and an upper fiber management area for receiving and routing the one or more drop cables;
a transition panel movably attached to the base for separating the lower fiber management area from the upper fiber management area and for transitioning optical fiber connections between the one or more drop cables and the distribution cable, the transition panel movable between a stowed position to provide access to the upper fiber management area and a deployed position to provide access to the lower fiber management area.
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21. An optical fiber distribution terminal for interconnecting optical fibers at a network access point, the terminal comprising:
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a base defining a lower compartment for receiving and routing a distribution cable and an upper compartment for receiving and routing one or more drop cables;
a panel movably attached to the base and disposed within the upper compartment, the panel movable between a first position to provide access to the drop cables in the upper compartment and a second position to provide access to the distribution cable in the lower compartment without the need to strain relieve the drop cables adjacent the panel.
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