Optical Fiber Distribution Apparatus and Method
First Claim
1. An optical distribution frame comprising:
- a housing having a plurality of openings each configured to receive at least one conduit therethrough;
a mandrel connected to the housing and configured to receive fiber dispensing reels; and
a plurality of optical connectors connected to the housing.
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Abstract
A system and apparatus for storing and organization optical fibers and fiber dispensing reels are provided. The storage system may include a housing having multiple mandrels configured to receive one or more fiber dispensing reels. The mandrels may further be configured to allow stacking of multiple dispensing reels on a single mandrel. The storage system may further include one or more sets of openings located in one or more sidewalls of the housing. The openings may allow a conduit to be connected to the storage system to facilitate installation. Further, each opening may include a grommet to secure the conduits using friction. A top cover of the housing may be removable to allow easier access to the interior of the storage system. A front panel of the housing may include connectors and/or adaptors for attaching service connections.
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20 Claims
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1. An optical distribution frame comprising:
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a housing having a plurality of openings each configured to receive at least one conduit therethrough; a mandrel connected to the housing and configured to receive fiber dispensing reels; and a plurality of optical connectors connected to the housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An optical fiber system comprising:
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a plurality of conduits; a plurality of fiber dispensing reels, each having a hole; and a housing defining a volume including; a plurality of openings, each of a size large enough to receive one of the plurality of conduits; a plurality of mandrels extending into the volume; and a plurality of optical connectors. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An optical distribution apparatus comprising:
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a housing including a base, a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a back wall, a front wall and a plurality of openings; a plurality of mandrels coupled to the housing; and a plurality of fiber dispensing reels, each positioned on one of the plurality of mandrels, having an optical fiber wound therearound and having a hole, the optical fiber having a first end connected to a connector and the second end extending through one of the plurality of openings. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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