High density fiber optic distribution frame
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Abstract
A high density fiber optic distribution frame includes a frame assembly, one or more left-hand connector module housings mounted on the frame assembly, one or more right-hand connector module housings mounted on the frame assembly and an Interbay Storage Unit (IBU) positioned on the frame assembly medially between the left-hand connector module housings and the right-hand connector module housings. Each connector module housing includes one or more connector modules having one or more adapters for interconnecting optical fibers between connector modules on the distribution frame or on an adjacent distribution frame in a communications network. The distribution frame is compatible with existing fiber optic connector housings, maintains the minimum bend radius of the optical fibers transitioned on the frame between connector modules, and reduces the length of a single length jumper employed on the frame. An alternative embodiment includes an Interbay Fiber Manager (IFM) for routing and storing additional jumpers.
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54 Claims
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1-23. -23. (canceled).
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24. A distribution frame for interconnecting optical fiber comprising:
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a base;
a pair of uprights depending from the base, the uprights spaced apart on the base;
a first fiber connection area adjacent one of the uprights, the first fiber connection area comprising at least one connector module movably mounted on the distribution frame, the connector module comprising at least one fiber optic adapter, the connector module movable to provide access to the fiber optic adapter;
a second fiber connection area comprising at least one legacy connector housing mounted on the distribution frame between the uprights, the legacy connector housing comprising at least one fiber optic adapter. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45)
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46. A distribution frame for interconnecting optical fibers comprising:
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a base;
a pair of uprights depending from the base and spaced apart;
a first fiber connection area comprising at least one connector module movably mounted on the distribution frame, the connector module comprising at least one fiber optic adapter, the connector module movable to provide access to the fiber optic adapter;
a second fiber connection area comprising at least one connector module movably mounted on the distribution frame, the connector module comprising at least one fiber optic adapter, the connector module movable to provide access to the fiber optic adapter;
a third fiber connection area extending between the uprights, the third fiber connection area comprising at least one legacy connector housing mounted on the distribution frame, the legacy connector housing comprising at least one fiber optic adapter; and
a fiber management area medially disposed between the first fiber connection area and the second fiber connection area. - View Dependent Claims (47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53)
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54-60. -60. (canceled).
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