Apparatus and method for splicing all-dielectric self-supporting fiber optic cable
OwnerBrian D. Coateinventor
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for accessing and/or repairing a select subset of fibers in an ADSS fiber optic cable. The apparatus includes a housing extending from a first end to a second end. A first fiber optic splice tray is positioned within the housing closer to the first end than to the second end. A second fiber optic splice tray is positioned within the housing and spaced apart from the first splice tray. A tension member extends through the housing and includes a first mechanical connector near the first end and a second mechanical connector near the second end. The connectors provide an attachment location for deadends at either end for transferring tension from the undamaged portion of the ADSS fiber optic cable.
Claims17
An apparatus for accessing select fibers in an All-Dielectric Self-Supporting (ADSS) fiber optic cable, comprising:
- a housing extending from a first end to a second end, wherein the housing is weather resistant when closed by a hinged lid that opens to permit access to an internal cavity of the housing;
- a first fiber optic splice tray positioned within the housing closer to the first end than to the second end;
- a second fiber optic splice tray positioned within the housing and spaced apart from the first splice tray and closer to the second end than to the first end;
- a load-bearing member extending through the housing and including a first mechanical connector external to the housing near the first end and a second mechanical connector external to the housing near the second end, wherein at least one of the first mechanical connector and the second mechanical connector is adapted to connect to ADSS fiber optic cable.
An apparatus for accessing select fibers in an All-Dielectric Self-Supporting (ADSS) fiber optic cable, comprising:
- a housing extending from a first end to a second end;
- a first fiber optic splice tray positioned within the housing closer to the first end than to the second end;
- a second fiber optic splice tray positioned within the housing and spaced apart from the first splice tray and closer to the second end than to the first end;
- a load-bearing member extending through the housing and including a first mechanical connector external to the housing near the first end and a second mechanical connector external to the housing near the second end, wherein at least one of the first mechanical connector and the second mechanical connector is adapted to connect to ADSS fiber optic cable.
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