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Telescoping cable spool

US11840421B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2022
Grant dateDec 12, 2023
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/32
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A telescoping cable spool for attaching to a networking equipment and supporting a plurality of fiber optic cables is shown. The spool comprises a fixed part for attachment to a surface adjacent the networking equipment; a spool housing comprising a pair of cable retaining flanges interconnected by a hollow cable support dimensioned to fit in a telescoping arrangement over the fixed part. The spool housing is moveable relative to the fixed part between a first retracted position and a second extended position.

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