Patent · US Expired

Sliding cable tray with cable pivot arm

US5093887A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 28, 1990
Grant dateMar 3, 1992
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4455
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pivot arm and a sliding shelf assembly for use in a cabinet housing and efficiently organizing fiber optic cables. The shelf assembly including a shelf movable into and out of the cabinet providing an area for storing a length of fiber optic cable and upon which cables may be joined. The pivot arm movably supports at least one cable routed to the shelf assembly and includes a radius maintaining support member for maintaining at least a predetermined radius in said cable when said shelf is moved into and out of the cabinet.

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