Abstract:
A raceway assembly according to the present invention is used in conjunction with a conventional equipment rack to route cables between and otherwise to or from equipment stored in the rack. Guide members project from a trough portion of the raceway and position cables routed through spaces between the guide members. Versions of the guide members have elastic edging providing soft surfaces to reduce cable wear and otherwise protect cables from potential damage and lessening of life span. Some of the edging is formed as a substantial portion of the thickness of the guide member to provide enhanced cushioning of the cables. Versions of the guide members can include a core portion of a rigid or pliable material. Those guide members with a pliable core can be readily bent to provide enhanced support and positioning of cables being held by the guide members.
Abstract:
A patch panel system is provided that comprises a frame , a patch panel (14) and connector ports (96) . The patch panel is attached to the frame and has first and second connectivity interfaces (90, 92) .The first connectivity interface has multiple sections (112) joined to form an N-sided portion of a polygon where N is greater than 2. The connector ports are provided at the first connectivity interface. The sections of the first connectivity interface have planar front surfaces that are oriented at obtuse angles to one another.
Abstract:
A high density device comprising: a chassis frame configured and dimensioned for mounting in a standardized telecommunications rack, the chassis frame defining a front plane and a back plane, the front plane being substantially coincident with a front support of the telecommunications rack; a sub-module chassis secured to the chassis frame, the sub-module chassis exhibiting a proximal face and a distal face; a first plurality of jacks located distal of the proximal face of the sub-module chassis; and a passageway formed between the sub-module chassis and an inner wall of the chassis frame, the passageway configured and dimensioned for the passage of cabling for connection to the first plurality of jacks.
Abstract:
A DSX system (30) for receiving removable jack inserts (36, 38) is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of chassis rearward facing cross-connect arrays (40) and rearward facing IN/OUT arrays (42). A first circuit board section and a second circuit board section (120, 130) are electrically connected to the arrays. The first circuit board section is positioned behind the removable jack inserts (36, 38). The second circuit board section is positioned behind the first circuit board section and in front of the cross-connect array and the IN/OUT array.
Abstract:
A DSX system for receiving removable jack inserts is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of chassis rearward facing cross-connect arrays and rearward facing IN/OUT arrays. A first circuit board section and a second circuit board section are electrically connected to the arrays. The first circuit board section is positioned behind the removable jack inserts. The second circuit board section is positioned behind the first circuit board section and in front of the cross-connect array and the IN/OUT array.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a telecommunications equipment rack (10) with vertical supports on which (37) are located equipment mounting locations (14), cab le troughs for (16, 41) directing cables to and from equipment mounted at the mounting locations, a base to which (24) the vertical supports are mounted, a triangularly shaped gusset (34) reinforcing the connection between the vertical support and the base, and an L-shaped gusset (50) extending between the base and a horizontal bracket (38) mounted to the vertical supports. The vertical supports a re made from two U-shaped channels mounted to form a closed rectangular channel. The present invention further relates to a telecommunications equipment rack with vertical supports on which are located equipment mounting locations, cable troughs for directing cables to and from equipment mounted at the mounting locations, a base to which the vertical supports are mounted, and a lower portion of each vertical forming a triangularly shaped gusset reinforcing the connection between the vertical support and the base.
Abstract:
A cable management bracket for a telecommunications rack. The bracket includes an elongated member having a length sized to extend across a width of the rack. A plurality of fingers project outwardly from the elongated member. The fingers are spaced apart along the length of the elongated member. Gaps sized to receive telecommunications cables are positioned between the fingers. Bend radius limiters are preferably connected to the fingers to prevent cables passing through the gaps from being bent beyong predetermined bend radius requirements.
Abstract:
The present invention includes an add-on trough for us with existing telecommunications equipment racks having cable management trough. The add-on troughs engage the outer edge of the existing troughs and permit higher densities of telecommunications circuits to be incorporated with these racks. Several alternative embodiments are adapted for mounting on either upper or lower troughs, or on lower troughs only. The troughs may incorporate a reinforcement structure as required to support the weight of cables placed within the trough without sagging. A variety of openings for telecommunications cable passage into and out of the troughs are provided. A power cable route is incorporated into the design of certain embodiments.
Abstract:
A rack suitable for housing connections of cables in a telecommunications or data communications network includes a plurality of cable guides (3). The guide (3) comprise a first end portion (4) mounted on a mounting rail (1), a cable guiding portion (5) extending away form the mounting rail (1) and a cable retaining portion (6) provided with a radially extending arm (8), the radially outer end (8b) of which is resiliently displaceable.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to a rack for mounting telecommunication chassis each adapted for receiving cross-connect modules. The rack includes a frame defining a bay formed between two spaced-apart, vertical end walls. The bay is sized for receiving the telecommunication chassis. The rack also includes a cable management structure connected to the frame. The cable management structure defines first and second separate vertical channels. The first vertical channel defines a first passage area sized for receiving a plurality of cross-connect cables from the telecommunication chassis. The second vertical channel defines a second passage area sized for receiving power and ground wires from the telecommunication chassis. L-shaped tie brackets are positioned in vertical channels defined by the vertical end walls. The tie brackets assist an installer in installing and tying the input and output cables to the rack.