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Managed connectivity in fiber optic systems and methods thereof

  • US 9,176,294 B2
  • Filed: 10/24/2013
  • Issued: 11/03/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/16/2009
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A fiber panel system comprising:

  • a support frame defining at least one opening in which at least one panel module can be mounted, the support frame also defining at least one slot at a first side of the opening and at least one latching opening on a second side of the opening;

    a plurality of panel modules mounted to the support frame, each panel module including a guide arrangement and a latching arrangement,the guide arrangement including a base defining a first side and a second side, the guide arrangement including a handheld extending outwardly from the first side of the base, the guide arrangement including a guide member extending outwardly from the second side of the base, the guide member including an extension member and a stop flange coupled to the extension member and extending generally parallel with the base, the extension member being configured to slide within the slot defined in the support frame;

    the latching arrangement including a base defining a first side and a second side, the base of the latching arrangement defining an opening in which a resilient tongue extends planar to the base, the resilient tongue includes a release tab and a latching stop, the latching arrangement also includes a securement member.

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