US5129030A
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Movable lightguide connector panel
Assignee: Commscope Inc of North Carolina
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Filing: 1991-05-30
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Granted: 1992-07-07
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Expires: 2011-05-30
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is an optical fiber distribution frame which comprises trays including panels of optical connectors. Each tray is slidably mounted in the frame and can be pivoted downward to provide front access to the fibers and connectors in the frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexander Petrunia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:56
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/44; G02B6/4439; G02B6/444; G02B6/4453; G02B6/4454; G02B6/4452; G02B6/44526; G02B6/44528
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
An optical fiber distribution frame comprising a plurality of shelves including trays positioned therein, each tray comprising: a panel including an array of optical fiber connectors mounted therein, each tray also being slidably mounted within a shelf so that the tray can be pulled out in a horizontal direction from the shelf; and means for pivoting at least a portion of the tray including the panel in a vertical direction once the tray has been pulled out from the shelf.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
An optical fiber distribution frame comprising a plurality of shelves including trays positioned therein, each tray comprising: a panel including an array of optical fiber connectors mounted therein, each tray also being slidably mounted within a shelf so that the tray can be pulled out in a horizontal direction from the shelf; and means for pivoting at least a portion of the tray including the panel in a vertical direction once the tray has been pulled out from the shelf.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein each tray further comprises retaining rings for holding optical fibers coupled to the connectors.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein the tray includes a forward and rearward member which are mechanically coupled by at least one hinge which permits the forward member to rotate with respect to the rearward member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
The device according to claim 3 wherein the shelf includes a rail on which both members are slidably mounted while the tray is moved in a horizontal direction, but where the forward member extends off of the rail to permit pivoting when the tray has been pulled out sufficiently from the shelf.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device according to claim 4 wherein the shelf includes a stop member for retaining the rearward member of the tray on the rail when the tray is pulled out from the shelf.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
72 words
A tray for interconnecting and storing optical fibers comprising: forward and rearward bottom members, each adapted for slidably mounting to a rail; a panel adapted for mounting an array of optical connectors, said panel being mounted to the forward member; and means for mechanically connecting the forward and rearward members comprising at least one hinge which permits the forward member to rotate in a vertical direction with respect to the rearward member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
72 words
A tray for interconnecting and storing optical fibers comprising: forward and rearward bottom members, each adapted for slidably mounting to a rail; a panel adapted for mounting an array of optical connectors, said panel being mounted to the forward member; and means for mechanically connecting the forward and rearward members comprising at least one hinge which permits the forward member to rotate in a vertical direction with respect to the rearward member.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
93 words
A device for storing and interconnecting optical fibers comprising: a shelf including a bottom portion with at least one rail mounted therein; a tray including forward and rearward members slidably mounted to said rail, the members being mechanically connected by at least one hinge which permits the forward member to rotate in a vertical direction with respect to the rearward member only when the tray is pulled out from the shelf; and stop means for keeping the rearward member from sliding off the rail when the tray is pulled out from the shelf.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
93 words
A device for storing and interconnecting optical fibers comprising: a shelf including a bottom portion with at least one rail mounted therein; a tray including forward and rearward members slidably mounted to said rail, the members being mechanically connected by at least one hinge which permits the forward member to rotate in a vertical direction with respect to the rearward member only when the tray is pulled out from the shelf; and stop means for keeping the rearward member from sliding off the rail when the tray is pulled out from the shelf.
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