Connector port for network interface device
First Claim
1. A connector port for use in an optical network and adapted for a network interface device, the connector port comprising:
- a connector receptacle for optically connecting a connectorized optical fiber from inside the network interface device to a pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable from outside the network interface device; and
a mount for securing the connector receptacle to the network interface device and for engaging a drop cable opening defined by an external wall of the network interface device.
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Abstract
A connector port is adapted for a (NID) to receive a connectorized optical fiber from inside the NID and a pre-connectorized drop cable from outside the NID. An exterior connector port includes a base positioned within an opening defined by an external wall of the NID, a mount on the base and a connector receptacle secured to the mount adjacent the external wall. An interior connector port includes an insert positioned within an opening defined by an external wall of the NID, a bracket mounted inside the NID and a connector receptacle secured to the bracket. A connector port also includes an insert positioned within an opening defined by a wall of the NID and a connector port secured to the insert. The connector port permits a field technician to readily connect, disconnect and reconfigure optical connections between the connectorized optical fiber and the pre-connectorized drop cable in the field.
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25 Claims
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1. A connector port for use in an optical network and adapted for a network interface device, the connector port comprising:
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a connector receptacle for optically connecting a connectorized optical fiber from inside the network interface device to a pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable from outside the network interface device; and
a mount for securing the connector receptacle to the network interface device and for engaging a drop cable opening defined by an external wall of the network interface device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. An exterior connector port for use in an optical network and adapted for mounting adjacent a drop cable opening defined by an external wall of a network interface device to optically connect a connectorized optical fiber from inside the network interface device to a pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable from outside the network interface device, the exterior connector port comprising:
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a base having means for securing the base to the external wall of the network interface device adjacent the drop cable opening;
a cover positioned over the base such that the base and the cover define an enclosure;
a connector port receptacle secured to the base within the enclosure defined by the base and the cover; and
a slot formed in at least one of the base and the cover for receiving an end portion of the pre-connectorized drop cable;
wherein the exterior connector port is operable to permit a filed technician to readily connect, disconnect and reconfigure the pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable from outside the network interface device without the need for splicing. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An interior connector port for use in an optical network and adapted for a network interface device to optically connect a connectorized optical fiber from inside the network interface device to a pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable from outside the network interface device, the interior connector port comprising:
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a bracket mounted inside the network interface device; and
a connector receptacle secured to the bracket, the connector receptacle comprising a first end for receiving the connectorized optical fiber and a second end for receiving the pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable;
wherein the interior connector port is operable to permit a filed technician to readily connect, disconnect and reconfigure the pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable from inside the network interface device without the need for splicing. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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13. A connector port for use in an optical network and adapted for a network interface device to optically connect a connectorized optical fiber from inside the network interface device to a pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable from outside the network interface device, the connector port comprising:
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an insert positioned within a drop cable opening defined by an external wall of the network interface device;
a connector receptacle secured to the insert; and
a passageway formed through the insert for receiving and guiding the pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable into the network interface device. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A network interface device for use in an optical network to optically connect a connectorized optical fiber from inside the network interface device to a pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable from outside the network interface device, the network interface device comprising:
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a housing comprising an external wall and defining an interior cavity;
a drop cable opening defined by the external wall;
an insert positioned within the drop cable opening defined by the external wall; and
a connector receptacle aligned with the drop cable opening;
wherein the connector receptacle is operable to permit a filed technician to readily connect, disconnect and reconfigure the pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable without the need for splicing. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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