# US 9,753,240 B2 · Splitter modules and optical component module mounting assemblies > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,753,240 B2 - Document ID: US9753240B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/199,155 - Filed: 2016-06-30 - Published: 2016-10-27 - Granted: 2017-09-05 - Earliest claimed: 2012-01-18 - Assignees: Opterna Technology Limited - Applicants: Opterna Technology Limited - Inventors: Randy Reagan; Jiju Koratten; Biji Mathew Arakkakudy; Benoy Sarasan; Kizhakkekuttu Parameswaran Chandran; Basheer A. Alikunju - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9753240B2 ## CPC - G02B 6/4478: {Bending relief means} - G02B 6/36: Mechanical coupling means (G02B6/255, G02B6/42 take precedence) - G02B 6/3616: {Holders, macro size fixtures for mechanically holding or positioning fibres, e.g. on an optical bench (supporting carriers of a microbench type G02B6/3648; micromanipulators B25J7/00; cassettes, bobbins G02B6/4439)} - G02B 6/444: {Systems or boxes with surplus lengths} - G02B 6/44526: {Panels or rackmounts covering a whole width of the frame or rack} - G02B 6/44715: {Fan-out devices} - G02B 6/4444: {Seals} - G02B: OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS ## Abstract A fiber optic module mounting assembly can include a surface defining an opening and a module holder. The module holder includes a body defining a channel. The body has a cross-sectional shape closely corresponding to a cross-sectional shape of the opening defined by the surface. The module holder creates a snap or friction fit with the surface when the module holder is received within the opening of the surface, thereby coupling the module holder to the surface. The mounting assembly also includes a module comprising a housing having a cross-sectional shape closely corresponding to a cross-sectional shape of the channel of the module holder, and an optical component within the housing. The module is configured to be received within the channel defined by the body of the module holder. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A fiber optic module mounting assembly comprising: a surface defining an opening; a module holder comprising a mounting flange and a body defining a channel, the body having a cross-sectional shape closely corresponding to a cross-sectional shape of the opening defined by the surface, wherein the mounting flange contacts the surface; and a module comprising a housing and an optical component within the housing, at least a portion of the housing having first and second opposing sides and a flange-free cross-sectional shape closely corresponding to a cross-sectional shape of the channel of the module holder, wherein the module is configured to be received within the channel defined by the body of the module holder, wherein each of the first and second opposing sides of the portion of the housing slidably contact the channel; wherein rotation of the module relative to the surface is substantially prevented when the housing of the module is received within the channel defined by the body of the module holder. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The fiber optic module mounting assembly of claim 1, wherein the channel is configured to receive a single module. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The fiber optic module mounting assembly of claim 1, wherein the module holder has a first length, and wherein the module has a second length greater than the first length. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The fiber optic module mounting assembly of claim 3, wherein the first length is at least about 20 percent of the second length. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The fiber optic module mounting assembly of claim 1, wherein the mounting flange extends from the body. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The fiber optic module mounting assembly of claim 5 wherein the mounting flange extends around an entire periphery of the body of the module holder. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The fiber optic module mounting assembly of claim 5, wherein the module further comprises a flange extending from the housing and configured to contact the mounting flange of the module holder when the housing of the module is received within the channel defined by the body of the module holder. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The fiber optic module mounting assembly of claim 7, wherein the flange of the module extends around an entire periphery of the module. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The fiber optic module mounting assembly of claim 1, wherein the optical component comprises at least one of a monitor, a splitter, and a wavelength digital multiplexer. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The fiber optic module mounting assembly of claim 1, wherein the surface comprises a panel of a rack-mountable chassis. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The fiber optic module mounting assembly of claim 1, wherein the surface comprises a panel of a fiber distribution hub. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The fiber optic module mounting assembly of claim 1, wherein the module holder further comprises a latch configured to selectively engage the module such that movement of the module relative to the module holder is prevented. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The fiber optic module mounting assembly of claim 12, wherein the latch is a spring arm. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The fiber optic module mounting assembly of claim 13, wherein the spring arm extends beyond the mounting flange. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The fiber optic module mounting assembly of claim 1, wherein the mounting flange defines an opening configured to receive a fastener. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The fiber optic module mounting assembly of claim 1, wherein the portion of the housing further comprises third and fourth opposing sides between the first and second opposing sides, wherein each of the third and fourth opposing sides of the portion of the housing slidably contact the channel. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The fiber optic module mounting assembly of claim 1, wherein the optical component is between the first and second opposing sides. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The fiber optic module mounting assembly of claim 1, wherein the module holder further comprises a second mounting flange disposed relative to the mounting flange so as to provide a gap configured to receive an edge of the surface defining the opening of the surface.