Adapter plate with angled openings and method of manufacture
An adapter and angled technology, applied in the direction of instrumentation, optical waveguide coupling, fiber mechanical structure, etc., can solve the problems of expensive, difficult management and organization of optical fiber terminals, etc.
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[0038] Figures 1 and 2 illustrate an existing adapter board 2 for mounting adapters (not shown) on telecommunication equipment. The adapter plate defines a plurality of holes 3 sized to receive the adapter. To manufacture the adapter plate 2, a flat metal sheet is provided by a series of bending operations. Specifically, a first bending operation is performed to form a first bend 4, followed by a second bending operation to form a second bend 5, followed by a third bending operation to form a third bend 6, etc. . In order to produce a panel 2 as shown in Figures 1 and 2, thirteen bending operations need to be performed.
[0039] Perform each of these thirteen bending operations in sequence. As can be appreciated, as the bending operation proceeds, previously bent portions may deform beyond acceptable manufacturing tolerances. In particular, a problem that frequently arises in the manufacture of these panels concerns the flatness of the front surface 8 (defined by the plane...
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