Support frame assemblies for optical fiber management trays
AssigneeCommScope Technologies LLC
InventorsBart Mattie Claessens, Johan Geens, Peter Jozef Romain Waeterschoot, Bart Vos
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Abstract
A support framework for modules that pivotally mount optical fiber management trays. The framework is configured to mount the modules in a simplified manner. According to certain embodiments, frame members of the framework can be connected to one another in a simple, cost effective manner that does not require rivets or other separate fasteners. According to certain embodiments, some or all of the frame members of the framework can be constructed of a polymeric material, providing for a relatively light weight and cost-effective framework. The framework can form part of a fiber organizing assembly at a distribution location of a fiber optic network.
Claims20
An assembly for a telecommunications closure, comprising:
- frame members fastenable to one another to form a framework defining a first axis, a second axis, and a third axis that are mutually perpendicular to one another, the framework being configured to mount a stack of modules extending along a stacking axis that is parallel to the first axis, each module including a module body configured to pivotally mount optical fiber management trays at hinge locations defined by the module body, the hinge locations defining pivot axes when the trays are pivotally mounted thereto, the pivot axes being parallel to the second axis, the framework including first engagement structures allowing each module to be fully mounted and locked to the framework without movably engaging the framework and the module body parallel to the second axis.
A method, comprising:
- providing a framework configured to mount a stack of modules extending along a stacking axis, each module being configured to pivotally mount optical fiber management trays, each module including a module body;
- engaging the module body of one of the modules to the framework;
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- while the module body and the framework are engaged to each other, sliding the module body along the stacking axis to lock the module body to the framework.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.