Connector port for network interface device
First Claim
1. A connector port for use in an optical network and adapted for a network interface device, the connector port comprising:
- a connector receptacle for optically connecting a connectorized optical fiber from inside the network interface device to a pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable from outside the network interface device; and
a mount for securing the connector receptacle to the network interface device and for engaging a drop cable opening defined by an external wall of the network interface device;
wherein the connector receptacle is located inside the network interface device and the connector receptacle receives an end portion of the pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable inside the network interface device.
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Abstract
A connector port is adapted for a (NID) to receive a connectorized optical fiber from inside the NID and a pre-connectorized drop cable from outside the NID. An exterior connector port includes a base positioned within an opening defined by an external wall of the NID, a mount on the base and a connector receptacle secured to the mount adjacent the external wall. An interior connector port includes an insert positioned within an opening defined by an external wall of the NID, a bracket mounted inside the NID and a connector receptacle secured to the bracket. A connector port also includes an insert positioned within an opening defined by a wall of the NID and a connector port secured to the insert. The connector port permits a field technician to readily connect, disconnect and reconfigure optical connections between the connectorized optical fiber and the pre-connectorized drop cable in the field.
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25 Claims
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1. A connector port for use in an optical network and adapted for a network interface device, the connector port comprising:
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a connector receptacle for optically connecting a connectorized optical fiber from inside the network interface device to a pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable from outside the network interface device; and a mount for securing the connector receptacle to the network interface device and for engaging a drop cable opening defined by an external wall of the network interface device; wherein the connector receptacle is located inside the network interface device and the connector receptacle receives an end portion of the pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable inside the network interface device. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. An exterior connector port for use in an optical network and adapted for mounting adjacent a drop cable opening defined by an external wall of a network interface device to optically connect a connectorized optical fiber from inside the network interface device to a pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable from outside the network interface device, the exterior connector port comprising;
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a base having means for securing the base to the external wall of the network interface device adjacent the drop cable opening; a cover positioned over the base such that the base and the cover define an enclosure; a connector port receptacle secured to the base within the enclosure defined by the base and the cover; and a slot formed in at least one of the base and the cover for receiving an end portion of the pre-connectorized drop cable; wherein the exterior connector port is operable to permit a field technician to readily connect, disconnect and reconfigure the pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable from outside the network interface device without the need for splicing. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An interior connector port for use in an optical network and adapted for a network interface device to optically connect a connectorized optical fiber from inside the network interface device to a pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable from outside the network interface device, the interior connector port comprising:
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a bracket mounted inside the network interface device; and a connector receptacle secured to the bracket, the connector receptacle comprising a first end for receiving the connectorized optical fiber and a second end for receiving the pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable; wherein the interior connector port is operable to permit a field technician to readily connect disconnect and reconfigure the pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable from inside the network interface device without the need for splicing. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10)
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11. A connector port for use in an optical network and adapted for a network interface device to optically connect a connectorized optical fiber from inside the network interface device to a pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable from outside the network interface device, the connector port comprising:
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an insert positioned within a drop cable opening defined by an external wall of the network interface device; a connector receptacle secured to the insert; and a passageway formed through the insert for receiving and guiding the pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable into the network interface device. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A network interface device for use in an optical network to optically connect a connectorized optical fiber from inside the network interface device to a pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable from outside the network interface device, the network interface device comprising:
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a housing comprising an external wall and defining an interior cavity; a drop cable opening defined by the external wall; an insert positioned within the drop cable opening defined by the external wall; and a connector receptacle aligned with the drop cable opening; wherein the connector receptacle is operable to permit a field technician to readily connect, disconnect and reconfigure the pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable without the need for splicing. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A network interface device for optically connecting a connectorized optical fiber to a pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable, the network interface device comprising:
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a housing comprising an external wall and defining an interior cavity; a drop cable opening formed through the external wall and defining a passageway for the drop cable into the interior cavity; and a connector receptacle within the interior cavity for receiving the drop cable from the drop cable opening.
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25. A network interface device for optically connecting a connectorized optical fiber to a pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable, the network interface device comprising:
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a housing comprising an external wall and defining an interior cavity; a drop cable opening formed through the external wall and defining a passageway for the drop cable into the interior cavity; a connector receptacle within the interior cavity for receiving the drop cable; and a service provider access door for preventing unauthorized access to the connector receptacle.
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Specification