High density fiber optic distribution frame
First Claim
1. A distribution frame for routing an optical fiber comprising:
- 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; and
a fiber management area medially disposed between the first fiber connection area and the second fiber connection area;
wherein the first fiber connection area further comprises at least one connector module housing fixed to the distribution frame, the connector module housing comprising a mounting frame having a rearward end, a forward end and a vertical shaft adjacent the rearward end with the connector module rotatably attached to the vertical shaft.
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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 a mounting frame and at least one connector module having at least one fiber optic adapter for interconnecting optical fibers between connector modules on the distribution frame. The connector module is movable between a stowed position wherein the fiber optic adapter is not accessible and a deployed position wherein the fiber optic adapter is accessible. The distribution frame maintains the minimum bend radius of the optical fiber transitioned between connector modules, and reduces the length of a single length jumper employed on the frame.
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33 Claims
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1. A distribution frame for routing an optical fiber comprising:
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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; and
a fiber management area medially disposed between the first fiber connection area and the second fiber connection area;
wherein the first fiber connection area further comprises at least one connector module housing fixed to the distribution frame, the connector module housing comprising a mounting frame having a rearward end, a forward end and a vertical shaft adjacent the rearward end with the connector module rotatably attached to the vertical shaft. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A distribution frame for routing an optical fiber comprising:
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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; and
a fiber management area medially disposed between the first fiber connection area and the second fiber connection area;
wherein the first fiber connection area further comprises at least one connect or module housing fixed to the distribution frame, the connector module housing comprising a mounting frame having a rearward end and a forward end; and
wherein the connector module housing further comprises an upper support rail extending between the rearward end and the forward end of the mounting frame and a lower support rail extending between the rearward end and the forward end of the mounting frame, the lower support rail engaging the upper support rail of an adjacent connector module housing to secure the connector module housings together.
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18. A connector module housing for routing an optical fiber on a distribution frame, the connector module housing comprising:
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a mounting frame having a rearward end and a forward end;
a vertical shaft adjacent the rearward end of the mounting frame; and
at least one connector module movably attached to the vertical shaft within the connector module housing, the connector module comprising at least one fiber optic adapter, the connector module movable to provide access to the fiber optic adapter. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A connector module housing comprising:
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a mounting frame having a rearward end and a forward end;
a vertical shaft adjacent the rearward end of the mounting frame;
at least one connector module movably attached to the vertical shaft within the connector module housing, the connector module comprising at least one fiber optic adapter, the connector module movable to provide access to the fiber optic adapter; and
an upper support rail extending between the rearward end and the forward end of the mounting frame and a lower support rail extending between the rearward end and the forward end of the mounting frame, the lower support rail engaging the upper support rail of an adjacent connector module housing to secure the connector module housings together.
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31. A method of routing optical fibers in the form of single length jumpers on a distribution frame comprising a first fiber connection area, a second fiber connection area and a fiber management area disposed between the first fiber connection area and the second fiber connection area, the method comprising:
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providing at least one connector module housing mounted on the distribution frame in the first fiber connection area and the second fiber connection area, the connector module housing comprising a mounting frame having a rearward end and a forward end, a vertical shaft adjacent the rearward end of the mounting frame and at least one connector module movably attached to the vertical shaft;
transitioning a first single length jumper from the first fiber connection area to an upper portion of the fiber management area;
routing the first single length jumper downwardly and then upwardly within the fiber management area;
transitioning the first single length jumper from the upper portion of the fiber management area to the second fiber connection area;
transitioning a second single length jumper from the first fiber connection area to a lower portion of the fiber management area;
routing the second single length jumper upwardly and then downwardly within the fiber management area; and
transitioning the second single length jumper from the lower portion of the fiber management area to the second fiber connection area. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33)
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