Telescoping cable spool
US11840421B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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