Tray for organizing optical fiber splices and enclosures embodying such trays
First Claim
1. A tray for organizing optical fiber splices, comprising:
- a central web;
a plurality of grooves extending longitudinally on an upper surface of the web, said grooves including resilient means for holding packaged splices;
means extending from a lower surface of the web for mounting of a tray on a support;
means extending from the upper surface of the web for positioning a cover over the web and packaged splices.
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Abstract
An organizing tray for optical fiber splices has a plurality of grooves extending longitudinally, with resilient parts to retain packaged splices in the grooves. The tray snaps on to support tie members extending between end plates. Trays can be stacked one on another, with a top cover. Fibers are led from the cable ends into the trays via tubes. Excess fiber between cable ends and the splices is coiled in the tray and retained by a longitudinal strap. An enclosure will generally have a plurality of stacked trays, with an outer casing. Means can be provided for joining strength members in the cables. Copper conductors may also be included in the cables and are connected in the enclosure.
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27 Claims
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1. A tray for organizing optical fiber splices, comprising:
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a central web; a plurality of grooves extending longitudinally on an upper surface of the web, said grooves including resilient means for holding packaged splices; means extending from a lower surface of the web for mounting of a tray on a support; means extending from the upper surface of the web for positioning a cover over the web and packaged splices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An enclosure for optical fiber cable splices, comprising:
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two spaced apart end plates, each plate including an aperture for entry of an optical fiber cable therethrough; a pair of spaced tie members connecting said end plates; an elongate tray supported on said tie members, the tray having a central web and a plurality of grooves extending longitudinally on an upper surface of the web, the grooves including resilient means for holding packaged splices; the tray including means extending from a lower surface of the web for engaging with said tie members to locate and support said tray on said tie members and means extending from an upper surface of the web for positioning a cover over the web and packaged splices. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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