Segregated fiber in a splice cassette
US10295773B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4454
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fiber optic cassette includes structural features that maintain segregation between incoming and outgoing optical fibers. A dividing wall and a set of splice holders within the cassette together define two separate chambers within the cassette. Cable entry openings on the rear end of the cassette are configured to receive fiber optic cables into the rear chamber defined by the dividing wall and the splice holders. The front chamber is configured to hold patching fibers that interface with fiber optic adapters on the front of the cassette. The patching fibers and incoming optical fibers can be spliced as needed, and the splices held in place by the splice holders. This arrangement ensures that the incoming optical fibers from the fiber optic cable and the patching fibers remain segregated, such that the splice points are the only points of contact between the two sets of fibers.
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