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Fiber distribution frame with fiber termination blocks

US6418262B1 · kind B1 · utility

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23Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 13, 2000
Grant dateJul 9, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04Q1/06
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fiber termination block including a frame structure adapted to be connected to a fiber distribution rack. The frame structure includes a front end and a rear end. A front fiber optic adapter array is positioned adjacent the front end of the frame structure. A plurality of rear modules are mounted at the rear end of the frame structure. Each of the rear modules defines a front opening. At least one coupler is mounted within each of the rear modules. A plurality of fiber optic cables are provided for transmitting fiber optic signals between the front fiber optic adapter array and the couplers. The fiber optic cables extend through the front openings of the rear modules to access the couplers.

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