Fiber optic cable storage device
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1. A fiber optic cable storage device comprising:
- (a) a storage spool comprising;
(i) a cylindrical drum; and
(ii) flanges extending at each end of said drum wherein one of said flanges has a slot to allow the passage of fiber optic cable therethrough;
(b) a drive plate centrally mounted to one end of said drum and having a center hole for attachment to a reeling device;
(c) at least one fiber optic cable connector holder mounted on an end of said drum for receiving a connectorized end of said fiber optic cable; and
(d) means for attachment to an end of said drum comprising an end cover which, when attached, traps said connectorized end of the fiber optic cable in said connector holder and in conjunction with said connector holder protects said connectorized end of said fiber optic cable from damage.
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Abstract
A fiber optic cable storage device 10 for securing fiber optic cable 36 with connectors 34, 35 on a spool 12. The spool 12 includes a drum 13 with a flange 16 and slot 15 that allows for stress free routing of cable 36 and connectors 34, 35 to a connector storage area 18. The connector storage area includes a drive plate 20 for mechanically reeling of the cable and connector holders 29, 30 for holding fiber optic cable connectors 34, 35. A removable cover 42 is used to trap the cable connectors 34, 35 in the holders 29, 30.
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1. A fiber optic cable storage device comprising:
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(a) a storage spool comprising; (i) a cylindrical drum; and (ii) flanges extending at each end of said drum wherein one of said flanges has a slot to allow the passage of fiber optic cable therethrough; (b) a drive plate centrally mounted to one end of said drum and having a center hole for attachment to a reeling device; (c) at least one fiber optic cable connector holder mounted on an end of said drum for receiving a connectorized end of said fiber optic cable; and (d) means for attachment to an end of said drum comprising an end cover which, when attached, traps said connectorized end of the fiber optic cable in said connector holder and in conjunction with said connector holder protects said connectorized end of said fiber optic cable from damage. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A fiber optic cable storage device comprising:
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(a) a storage spool comprising; (i) a cylindrical drum; and (ii) flanges extending at each end of said drum wherein one of said flanges has a slot to allow the passage of fiber optic cable therethrough; (b) at least one fiber optic cable connector holder mounted on an end of said drum for receiving a connectorized end of said fiber optic cable; and (c) means for attachment to an end of said drum comprising an end cover which, when attached, traps said connectorized end of the fiber optic cable in said connector holder and in conjunction with said connector holder protects said connectorized end of said fiber optic cable from damage.
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