Optical fiber storage system
US5442726A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q1/021
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An optical fiber storage system is provided for use in an equipment rack containing at least one removable optical interface card. The storage system includes a holder for holding a length of optical fiber for connection to the optical interface card. The holder is mounted for movement between a closed position in which access to the optical fiber is prevented, and an open position allowing access to the optical fiber. An actuating device, which may comprise a portion of the optical interface card itself, is provided for causing the holder to move from the closed position to the open position upon withdrawal of the optical interface card.
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