Fiber optic splice storage apparatus and methods for using the same
First Claim
1. A fiber optic splice storage apparatus, comprising:
- a central segment defining a splice chamber configured to receive a plurality of fiber optic splices;
a first slack fiber storage segment pivotally connected to a first end of the central segment and having an open position extending from the first end away from the central segment and a closed position extending over the central segment;
a second slack fiber storage segment pivotally connected to a second end of the central segment, opposite the first end, the second slack fiber storage segment having an open position extending from the second end away from the central segment and a closed position extending over the central segment;
a first plurality of slack fiber guide members on the first slack fiber storage segment configured to receive and retain a first loop of optical fibers; and
a second plurality of slack fiber guide members on the second slack fiber storage segment configured to receive and retain a second loop of optical fibers.
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Abstract
A fiber optic splice storage apparatus includes a central segment defining a splice chamber configured to receive a plurality of fiber optic splices, a first slack fiber storage segment pivotally connected to a first end of the central segment and having an open position extending from the first end away from the central segment and a closed position extending over the central segment, and a second slack fiber storage segment pivotally connected to a second end of the central segment, opposite the first end, the second slack fiber storage segment having an open position extending from the second end away from the central segment and a closed position extending over the central segment. A first plurality of slack fiber guide members on the first slack fiber storage segment are configured to receive and retain a loop of optical fibers and a second plurality of slack fiber guide members on the second slack fiber storage segment are configured to receive and retain a loop of optical fibers.
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26 Claims
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1. A fiber optic splice storage apparatus, comprising:
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a central segment defining a splice chamber configured to receive a plurality of fiber optic splices;
a first slack fiber storage segment pivotally connected to a first end of the central segment and having an open position extending from the first end away from the central segment and a closed position extending over the central segment;
a second slack fiber storage segment pivotally connected to a second end of the central segment, opposite the first end, the second slack fiber storage segment having an open position extending from the second end away from the central segment and a closed position extending over the central segment;
a first plurality of slack fiber guide members on the first slack fiber storage segment configured to receive and retain a first loop of optical fibers; and
a second plurality of slack fiber guide members on the second slack fiber storage segment configured to receive and retain a second loop of optical fibers. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A tri-fold fiber splice tray, comprising:
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a central segment defining a splice chamber configured to receive a plurality of fiber optic splices;
a first slack fiber storage segment pivotally connected to a first end of the central segment and having an open position extending from the first end away from the central segment and a closed position extending over the central segment;
a second slack fiber storage segment pivotally connected to a second end of the central segment, opposite the first end, the second slack fiber storage segment having an open position extending from the second end away from the central segment and a closed position extending over the central segment;
tray mounting legs extending from a third end of the central segment, the third end extending from the first end to the second end, the tray mounting legs being configured to allow the splice tray to be pivotally mounted to an enclosure;
a fiber entrance to the splice chamber on the third end of the central segment between the tray mounting legs and the second end;
a fiber exit to the splice chamber on the third end of the central segment between the tray mounting legs and the first end;
a first and second slack fiber guide member on the first slack fiber storage segment configured to receive and retain a loop of optical fibers, the fiber entrance and the first slack fiber guide member defining a first fiber path extending from the central segment to the first slack fiber storage segment;
a third and fourth slack fiber guide member on the second slack fiber storage segment configured to receive and retain a loop of optical fibers, the fiber exit and the third slack fiber guide member defining a second fiber path extending from the central segment to the second slack fiber storage segment; and
a splice receiving member on the central segment, wherein the splice receiving member and the second slack fiber guide member define a third fiber path extending from the central segment to the first slack fiber storage segment and wherein the splice receiving member and the fourth slack fiber guide member define a fourth fiber path extending from the central segment to the second slack fiber storage segment, an intersection of the first and third fiber paths defining a first fiber cross-over location proximate an intermediate portion of the first end to limit bending of optical fibers extending along the first and third fiber paths when the first slack fiber storage segment is moved from its opened position to its closed position and the second and fourth fiber paths defining a second fiber cross-over location proximate an intermediate portion of the second end to limit bending of optical fibers extending along the second and fourth fiber paths when the second slack fiber storage segment is moved from its opened position to its closed position.
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20. A method of storing slack fiber in a fiber optic splice storage apparatus, the method comprising:
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storing a loop of a first plurality of fibers on a first slack fiber storage segment of the splice storage apparatus pivotally connected to a first end of a central segment of the splice storage apparatus;
storing a loop of a second plurality of fibers on a second slack fiber storage segment of the splice storage apparatus pivotally connected to a second end of the central segment, opposite the first end;
folding the first slack fiber storage segment to a closed position extending over the central segment; and
folding the second slack fiber storage segment to a closed position extending over the central segment. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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