Fanning strip for cable management panel
US6381393B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2201/804
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector module includes a housing having a front panel for fiber optic terminations, and an interior. A front fanning strip manages the front cables. A rear fanning strip manages the rear cables within an interior of the housing. The front fanning strip includes flexible fingers including an arched portion, a linear portion, and an angled end. The rear fanning strip includes retainers with first and second cooperating fingers wherein the first finger is linear and includes a finger tab, and a blocking tab, and wherein the second finger is curved toward the first finger, and includes a blocking tab.
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