Fiber optic support apparatus
US5754724A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 1996 |
| Grant date | May 19, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4447
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Support or frame for supporting one or more interconnections between optical fibers, the support is provided with an indentation for receiving buffer tubes of one of the optical fiber cables providing one of the interconnected optical fibers. An assembly or kit including the foregoing support, one or more fusion splice organizers, one or more bulkhead members for receiving and mounting an optical fiber connector for interconnecting a pair of optical fibers, one or more fasteners for fastening the bulkhead member or members to the support, and one or more fasteners for fastening the support to a support member. Alternative support or frame including a clamp for clamping one or more optical fiber splice trays. An enclosure may be included for being fastened around the support or frames to provide mechanical and environmental protection to the support and the optical fiber interconnections.
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