Optical fiber splice enclosure
US11353670B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4454
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical fiber splice enclosure includes a cap enclosing an inner volume, the cap having an access opening for accessing the inner volume. The enclosure includes a base removably attached to the access opening of the cap, the base having one or more ports for access of optical cables into the inner volume, and a fiber routing frame mounted on the base and arranged into the inner volume. The enclosure includes a tubular element arranged in the inner volume and surrounding the fiber routing frame. The tubular element has a first edge portion and a second edge portion, the tubular element including first retaining elements arranged at the first edge portion, and second retaining elements arranged at the second edge portion. The tubular element includes a bottom tubular portion proximate to the base, a top tubular portion distal to the base, and one or more frangible lines.
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