Distribution device with incrementally added splitters

US10545305B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA · BE

Inventors

• Samuel LEEMAN · Kessel-Lo, BE
• David Jan Irma VAN BAELEN · Winksele, BE
• Stephane COLLART · Olen, BE
• Vincent Francois Michel Cnops · Gelrode, BE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 23, 2018
• Grant date: Jan 28, 2020
• Expiry date: Jul 23, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G02B6/475
• WIPO field: Optics
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A fiber distribution system (10) includes a fiber distribution hub (20, 300); at least one fiber distribution terminal (30, 100); and a cable (40) wrapped around a spool (110) of the fiber distribution terminal (30, 100). The fiber distribution terminal (30, 100) includes a spool (110) and a management tray (120) that rotate together. A second connectorized end (40b) of the cable (40) is held at a fiber optic adapter (125) on the tray (120). After dispensing the first connectorized end (40a) to the hub (20), an optical splitter (70, 130, 140) can be mounted to the tray (120). The splitter (26, 70, 130, 140, 306) has output adapters at which patch cords (50) can be inserted to connect subscribers to the system. The fiber distribution hub can use the same format of splitters (26, 70, 130, 140, 306). Other distributed splitter systems are provided with splicing and/or adding of splitters as needed.