Abstract:
A cable management system is provided including a mounting fixture for holding telecommunications equipment, and a ribcage cable support member along a vertical side of the mounting fixture. The ribcage cable support member includes a plurality of ribs. One or more spools are provided for cable storage and one or more holes through the ribcage support member allow access between the front and rear portions. An additional mounting fixture may be positioned on an opposite side of the ribcage cable support member.
Abstract:
Remote enclosure systems have now been designed and are described herein that meet the following goals: a) consolidates electrical terminations in one system; b) pre-terminates AC and DC equipment loads before site installation; c) provides multiple access points for facilitating equipment repair and installation; d) is easily expanded through the use of additional systems or expansion cabinets and e) is aesthetically functional given the cable entry and routing structure. Remote enclosure systems generally comprise: a) a frame system further comprising at least two side panels; b) at least one door coupled to the frame system; c) at least one removable radiofrequency (RF) port plate coupled to at least one of the side panels and/or the frame system; d) a bottom panel coupled to the frame system; and e) a cable management top assembly coupled to the frame system. The remote enclosure system may also comprise any number of components suitable for electronics, wireless and cable-based data and telecommunications applications, including air conditioner exhaust member, an air conditioner unit, a battery pack, a meter base, a power receptacle box, an alarm system or alarm device, an expansion cabinet, a coupling device or system, a pre-wiring system and/or a demarcation component. A remote enclosure system may be produced by: a) providing a frame system having at least two side panels, at least one door coupled to the frame system, at least one removable RF port plate coupled to at least one of the side panels, a bottom panel coupled to the frame system, and a cable management top assembly coupled to the frame system; b) providing an expansion cabinet; and c) coupling the frame system to the expansion cabinet through a coupling interface.
Abstract:
A splitter assembly (10) is provided that comprises a terminal block (18) for mounting to a main distribution frame (34) and a splitter circuit for combining/splitting POTS signals and xDSL signals onto/from a single wire pair. The terminal block (18) is pivotally mounted to a housing (12) and the splitter circuit is on a card (40) that is located in the housing. The terminal block (18) may be mounted to the same housing (12) that contains the splitter card (40). The POTS line contacts, XDSL line contacts and combined line contacts of the splitter circuit are connected to respective pairs of terminals (26) in the terminal block.
Abstract:
A patch panel (100) mountable to a network rack (500) includes a frame (110) and rack mounting plates (130). The frame (110) forms a central section having a longitudinal width sized to fit within the network rack (500), a predefined height, a front side, and a rear side. The rack mounting plates are provided on opposite longitudinal ends of the central section and allow the panel (100) to be mounted to a network rack (500). The central section is angled outwardly in an inverted V-shape. The central section has mountable thereon a plurality of cable connectors (400) that receive cabling (540) on the front side and the rear side of the patch panel frame (110). When mounted, the plurality of cable connectors (400) are oriented to have rear surfaces thereof face a common axis of the central section. This provides front connector surfaces that are better oriented relative to front side cabling which is provided along vertical cable managers or ducts (530) near front edges of the rack (500) rails. This orientation provides a more natural flow of cables (540) entering the patch panel (100) and reduce bending angles to less than 90°, which reduces or eliminates the need for external horizontal cable management on the front side of the patch panel (100) while maintaining adequate bend radius control. Moreover, the angled frame (110) provides an angled surface that has increased port capacity as compared to a conventional flat-faced patch panel and has an increased volume behind the panel for receiving and housing cabling. A support bar (200) may be provided on the rear side of the patch panel to support the weight of the exiting cabling.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to a rack (10) for mounting telecommunications equipment for receiving cross-connect modules and cables. The rack includes a frame (20) defining a bay formed between two spaced-apart, vertical end walls. The bay is sized for receiving telecommunications equipment. The rack also includes cable managment structure connected to the frame. The cable management structure includes first and second front vertical cable channels (22). Rear cable supports extend rearwardly from the rack. The vertical channels include two nested channels wherein the two vertical channels face each other. A top of the rack includes two nested channels. A base (24) of the rack includes a first plate, and two transversely extending second plates, and a gusset (306) between the transversely extending plates and the vertical channels.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a system comprising a patch panel adapted to be mounted on a mounting structure, the patch panel comprising means for mounting a series of modular jack connectors for interconnecting various transmission media. The present invention is based on the concept that the patch panel can be attached to the supporting structure using first connecting means allowing the panel to pivot relative to the supporting means, and second connecting means allowing the panel to be secured to the supporting means in a predetermined position. By such an arrangement the panel can be attached in accordance with a two-step procedure in which the first connecting means allows the panel to be connected and/or suspended in an inclined position with the rear surface exposed, after which the panel in a controlled manner can be pivoted towards the position in which it is to be secured using the second connecting means.
Abstract:
A device and method for connecting an optical switch to the optical fibers that terminate on a fiber distribution shelf within a fiber administration system. The optical switch device contains a support plate that is shaped essentially the same as the protective cover of fiber distribution shelf. As such, the support plate of the optical switch device can be joined to a specific fiber distribution shelf by substituting the support plate for the protective cover. An optical switch is affixed to the support plate, wherein the optical switch is sized not to extend beyond the peripheral boundaries of the support plate. As a result, when the support plate is placed over a fiber distribution shelf, the optical switch joined to the support plate does not obscure any other fiber distribution shelf in the fiber administration system.
Abstract:
An electrical backplane assembly for interconnecting a plurality of connection modules in a fiber distribution shelf to the central controller of an optical fiber administration system. The electrical backplane assembly mounts upon a bracket assembly within the confines of the shelf structure of the fiber distribution shelf. The bracket assembly retains the electrical backplane assembly in a small previously unused area of space in between the tops of the connection modules and the interior top panel of the fiber distribution shelf. By having the electrical backplane assembly entirely contained within the shelf structure of a fiber distribution shelf, a unique configuration is provided that greatly reduces the size and complexity of the overall fiber administration system.
Abstract:
A splitter assembly (10) is provided that comprises a terminal block (18) for mounting to a main distribution frame (34) and a splitter circuit for combining/splitting POTS signals and xDSL signals onto/from a single wire pair. The terminal block (18) is pivotally mounted to a housing (12) and the splitter circuit is on a card (40) that is located in the housing. The terminal block (18) may be mounted to the same housing (12) that contains the splitter card (40). The POTS line contacts, XDSL line contacts and combined line contacts of the splitter circuit are connected to respective pairs of terminals (26) in the terminal block.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Vorrichtung zur Halterung von Anschlußleisten (10) der Fernmeldetechnik, bestehend aus an einem Montagegestell (2), auf diesem angeordneten Anschlußleisten (10) und aus Verbindungselementen (25). Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung soll montagefreundlich sein, keine Gefahrenstellen für Verletzungen der Montagepersonen aufweisen und schließlich die Möglichkeit bieten, die Anschlußleisten in variablen Abständen auf dem Montagegestell zu befestigen. Hierzu ist das Montagegestell aus in Gestellteilen (2) gelagerten Profilschienen (1) gebildet. Die Anschlußleisten (10) weisen als Schnappelemente (26) ausgebildete Verbindungselemente (25) auf, welche auf die Profilschienen (1) aufrastbar und auf diesen verschiebbar sind.