# US 2024/0201464 A1 · Optical distribution and splice frame including cassettes > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2024/0201464 A1 - Document ID: US20240201464A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 18/591,372 - Filed: 2024-02-29 - Published: 2024-06-20 - Earliest claimed: 2020-09-17 - Assignees: Panduit Corp. - Applicants: Panduit Corp. - Inventors: Thomas M. Sedor; Max W. Hibner; Michael R. Walters; Alex C. Brouwer; Michael Mayo; Bon B. Sledzinski; Benjamin J. Berridge - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20240201464A1 ## CPC - G02B 6/4455: {characterised by the way of extraction or insertion of the cassette in the distribution frame, e.g. pivoting, sliding, rotating or gliding} - G02B 6/3825: {with an intermediate part, e.g. adapter, receptacle, linking two plugs} - G02B 6/4452: {Distribution frames} - G02B 6/44524: {with frame parts or auxiliary devices mounted on the frame and collectively not covering a whole width of the frame or rack (cassettes G02B6/4453)} - G02B 6/44526: {Panels or rackmounts covering a whole width of the frame or rack} - G02B 6/44528: {Patch-cords; Connector arrangements in the system or in the box (routing arrangements H04Q1/00)} - G02B 6/4478: {Bending relief means} - G02B: OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS ## Abstract An optical distribution and splice frame system includes rack(s), enclosure(s), cable management component(s), and/or cassette(s) that have features to allow for different cable management configurations not yet available in the market. A fiber optic cassette and enclosure are designed to enable flexibility in cable management configurations for the overall system. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A fiber optic cassette for use within an enclosure having a 1 RU width, the fiber optic cassette comprising: a cassette housing having a width less than 1 RU width, the cassette housing comprising: a front face panel including an input opening configured to receive a first end of fiber optic cable and an output opening configured to receive a second end of the fiber optic cable; a floor including a first routing structure and a second routing structure, the first routing structure configured to route a portion of the fiber optic cable coupled to the input opening, and the second routing structure configured to route a portion of the fiber optic cable towards the output opening; a rear wall; a first side wall; and a second side wall, the second side wall located opposite the first side wall; and a top cover configured to attach to the cassette housing. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The fiber optic cassette of claim 1, wherein the output opening is configured to receive a fiber optic adapter. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The fiber optic cassette of claim 1, wherein the front face panel includes a plurality of output openings, each output opening configured to receive a fiber optic adapter. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The fiber optic cassette of claim 1, wherein the input opening is located on a first end of the front face panel. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The fiber optic cassette of claim 1, the front face panel further including a secondary input opening, wherein the input opening and the secondary input opening are located on opposite ends of the front face panel. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The fiber optic cassette of claim 1, wherein the first end of the fiber optic cable is configured to pass through the input opening. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The fiber optic cassette of claim 1, wherein the input opening is configured to receive an epoxy transition adapter to transition the first end of the fiber optic cable into individual fibers within the cassette housing. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The fiber optic cassette of claim 1, wherein the input opening is configured to receive a fiber optic adapter. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The fiber optic cassette of claim 1, the floor further including a floor opening and a removable splice protector insert installed via the floor opening, wherein the removable splice protector insert is configured to hold fiber splice components. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The fiber optic cassette of claim 1, wherein the first routing structure includes a curved portion. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The fiber optic cassette of claim 10, wherein the curved portion of the first routing structure and the first side wall form a path for portions of the fiber optic cable entering the cassette housing via the input opening. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The fiber optic cassette of claim 1, wherein the second routing structure includes a curved portion. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The fiber optic cassette of claim 1, the first side wall including a tab located along a top of the first side wall. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The fiber optic cassette of claim 1, the second side wall including a tab located along a top of the second side wall. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The fiber optic cassette of claim 1, wherein a transition portion where the first side wall and the rear wall meet is curved. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The fiber optic cassette of claim 1, wherein a transition portion where the second side wall and the rear wall meet is curved. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The fiber optic cassette of claim 1, wherein a width of the fiber optic cassette is approximately 12 inches or less. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The fiber optic cassette of claim 1, wherein the front face panel includes a plurality of output openings, wherein the plurality of output openings covers at least 60 percent of a width of the front face panel. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The fiber optic cassette of claim 1, wherein the front face panel includes a plurality of output openings, wherein the plurality of output openings covers less than 60 percent of a width of the front face panel.