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Movable adapter panel

US8913866B2 · kind B2 · utility

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30Claims
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Filing dateMar 26, 2010
Grant dateDec 16, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4453
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A support shelf for fiber optic hardware is disclosed. Generally, the support shelf includes a plurality of component mounting features that permits releasably mounting of fiber optic hardware at a plurality of locations on the support shelf. The component mounting features are generally openings in a base of the support shelf and may be slots in the base as well. With this improved configuration, fiber optic hardware such as adapter panels can be mounted at a variety of locations on the support shelf ranging from flush with a front edge of the support shelf to a recessed mounting, which is a distance from the front edge.

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