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Communications bladed panel systems

US8934253B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2011
Grant dateJan 13, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49826
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A fiber panel system includes a chassis including a backplane; and at least a first blade configured to mount to the chassis. The first blade is moveable relative to the chassis between a refracted (closed) position and at least one extended position. The first blade includes a coupler arrangement for connecting together media segments. Each blade includes a blade processor and a plurality of smart couplers. A chassis processor is electrically coupled to a processor port of the chassis backplane.

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