Connection screw adapters and related connection screw units and methods for connecting connecting cables to fiber optic housings
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2015-01-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-11
AI Technical Summary
Conventional trunk cable glands require complex installation and removal processes, often necessitating wrenches to secure and loosen nuts within fiber optic enclosures, which can be cumbersome and potentially damaging to optical fibers due to rotational forces.
Trunk gland adapters provide a quick-fit and quick-release mechanism, allowing trunk cable glands to be installed and removed easily by snapping into place and using spring tabs, with built-in stops to prevent rotation and a longitudinal slot for easy breakout cable insertion, simplifying the process and reducing fiber damage.
The adapters enable efficient, tool-free installation and removal of trunk cable glands, reducing installation complexity and preventing rotational damage to optical fibers, while accommodating multiple gland sizes and simplifying manufacturing and inventory management.