Fiber optic splitter module with connector access
US7346254B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/44526
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A telecommunications assembly including a housing and a plurality of modules mounted within the housing. The modules includes a rear face in which is mounted at least one fiber optic connector. Within an interior of the housing are positioned at least one fiber optic adapters. Inserting the module through a front opening of the housing at a mounting location positions the connector of the module for insertion into and mating with the adapter of the housing. The adapters within the interior of the housing are integrally formed as part of a removable adapter assembly. A method of mounting a telecommunications module within a chassis. The modules include a connector mounting bulkhead which is moveable relative to the module to allow connector access.
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