High density fiber optic distribution frame
First Claim
1. A distribution frame comprising:
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a pair of uprights depending from the base, the uprights spaced apart on the base;
a first fiber connection area comprising at least one connector module movably mounted on the distribution frame, the connector module comprising at least one fiber optic adapter, the connector module movable to provide access to the fiber optic adapter;
a second fiber connection area comprising at least one connector module movably mounted on the distribution frame, the connector module comprising at least one fiber optic adapter, the connector module movable to provide access to the fiber optic adapter;
a fiber management area medially disposed between the first fiber connection area and the second fiber connection area; and
at least one vertical routing hub for transitioning an optical fiber between the first fiber connection area and the fiber management area while maintaining the minimum bend radius of the optical fiber.
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Abstract
A high density fiber optic distribution frame includes a frame assembly, one or more left-hand connector module housings mounted on the frame assembly, one or more right-hand connector module housings mounted on the frame assembly and an Interbay Storage Unit (IBU) positioned on the frame assembly medially between the left-hand connector module housings and the right-hand connector module housings. Each connector module housing includes one or more connector modules having one or more adapters for interconnecting optical fibers between connector modules on the distribution frame or on an adjacent distribution frame in a communications network. The distribution frame is compatible with existing fiber optic connector housings, maintains the minimum bend radius of the optical fibers transitioned on the frame between connector modules, and reduces the length of a single length jumper employed on the frame. An alternative embodiment includes an Interbay Fiber Manager (IFM) for routing and storing additional jumpers.
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29 Claims
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1. A distribution frame comprising:
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a base;
a pair of uprights depending from the base, the uprights spaced apart on the base;
a first fiber connection area comprising at least one connector module movably mounted on the distribution frame, the connector module comprising at least one fiber optic adapter, the connector module movable to provide access to the fiber optic adapter;
a second fiber connection area comprising at least one connector module movably mounted on the distribution frame, the connector module comprising at least one fiber optic adapter, the connector module movable to provide access to the fiber optic adapter;
a fiber management area medially disposed between the first fiber connection area and the second fiber connection area; and
at least one vertical routing hub for transitioning an optical fiber between the first fiber connection area and the fiber management area while maintaining the minimum bend radius of the optical fiber. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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5. A distribution frame further comprising:
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a base;
a pair of uprights depending from the base, the uprights spaced apart on the base;
a first fiber connection area comprising at least one connector module movably mounted on the distribution frame, the connector module comprising at least one fiber optic adapter, the connector module movable to provide access to the fiber optic adapter;
a second fiber connection area comprising at least one connector module movably mounted on the distribution frame, the connector module comprising at least one fiber optic adapter, the connector module movable to provide access to the fiber optic adapter;
a fiber management area medially disposed between the first fiber connection area and the second fiber connection area; and
at least one angled routing hub for transitioning an optical fiber between the first fiber connection area and the fiber management area while maintaining the minimum bend radius of the optical fiber.
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23. A distribution frame comprising:
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a base;
a pair of uprights depending from the base and spaced apart;
a fiber management area disposed between the uprights;
a first fiber connection area comprising at least one connector module movably mounted on the distribution frame adjacent one of the uprights, the connector module comprising at least one fiber optic adapter, the connector module movable in the direction of the fiber management area to access to the fiber optic adapter; and
at least one fiber trough above the base and rearward of the uprights for transitioning an optical fiber between the first fiber connection area and the fiber management area. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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