Distribution frame and optical connector holder combination
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1. A distribution frame and optical connector holder combination comprising:
- distribution frame means for receiving a plurality of connector holders;
a plurality of optical connector holders receivable within the frame means, the holders having mounting means for positioning a plurality of optical connectors which, when mounted, have first ends which, in different holders, are for selective optical interconnection by patch cords each extending from one of said connectors to another of said connectors, and second ends for connection to optical fibers in the holders;
and electrical test means which, when each patch cord interconnects selected first ends of associated connectors and each of said patch cords is provided with an electrical conductor electrically connected to its associated connectors, is operational to locate both associated connectors of a particular patch cord, the test means being connectable to a first associated connector of the conductor of the particular patch cord to pass an electrical current through an electrical circuit arrangement including the first associated connector, the conductor of the particular patch cord and the second associated connector of the conductor of the particular patch cord, to provide an indication of the location of the second associated connector.
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Abstract
A combination of distribution frame and optical connector holders receivable in the frame provided with an electrical circuit which permits both ends of a chosen optical fiber patch cord to be located quickly. The patch cords have electrical conductors in addition to optical fibers. After one end of the chosen patch cord is located in one holder, an electrical current is passed along one circuit including the patch cord to result in an indicator lamp being lit on the other holder holding the other end of the chosen patch cord. Using a different circuit, the other end of the chosen patch cord is distinguished from all patch cord ends in the other holder.
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1. A distribution frame and optical connector holder combination comprising:
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distribution frame means for receiving a plurality of connector holders; a plurality of optical connector holders receivable within the frame means, the holders having mounting means for positioning a plurality of optical connectors which, when mounted, have first ends which, in different holders, are for selective optical interconnection by patch cords each extending from one of said connectors to another of said connectors, and second ends for connection to optical fibers in the holders; and electrical test means which, when each patch cord interconnects selected first ends of associated connectors and each of said patch cords is provided with an electrical conductor electrically connected to its associated connectors, is operational to locate both associated connectors of a particular patch cord, the test means being connectable to a first associated connector of the conductor of the particular patch cord to pass an electrical current through an electrical circuit arrangement including the first associated connector, the conductor of the particular patch cord and the second associated connector of the conductor of the particular patch cord, to provide an indication of the location of the second associated connector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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