Splice unit for connecting splice cables

Abstract

To provide a module for spliced cable connections allowing easy physical separation of cable splices at a multi-port terminal.SOLUTION: Modules 100 for spliced cable connections include a splice platform 105, splice trays, or splice areas 110a-110f configured to be positioned within an enclosure. The platform, trays or areas provide splices between cables such that any splice between two cables is physically separated from any other splice between two cables.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1A

Description

Technical Field

[0001] [Cross - Reference to Related Applications] This application claims the benefit of the filing date of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 423,991, filed on November 9, 2022 and its disclosure is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety .

Background Art

[0002] As electronic networks and optical fiber networks continue to expand, the need to manage the routing of signals in such networks is increasing. In many cases signal routing is managed through the routing of cables associated with the signal, involving the use of a multiport terminal that enables selective connection between cables at designated points within the network. For example a source can be connected to a destination by supplying a cable from the source to the terminal and a cable from the destination to the terminal, and then connecting the two cables through ports at the terminal . One such application is the fiber to the home (FTTH) network, where a feeder cable from a service provider is connected to a distribution point (or "drop box") and the customer connects to the drop box via a service cable . However, the length of the cable required to connect the source or destination to the terminal may not be known in advance . Thus, the cable connected to the terminal is cut from a large spool of supply cable and then connected to the terminal by splicing .

[0003] However, the length of the cable required to connect the source or destination to the terminal may not be known in advance . Thus, the cable connected to the terminal is cut from a large spool of supply cable and then connected to the terminal by splicing .​ This is common. For example, in an FTTH network, a new customer's home is connected to the nearest existing drop-off point. The length of the cable needed to connect to the box is unknown in advance. Therefore, new customers The fiber optic cable connecting my house to Dropbox was cut off from a major power source. Furthermore, they are often connected to the cables inside the box by splicing. In many applications, as the number of connections to a multiport terminal increases, the terminal needs to accommodate more connections. The number of splices that must be made also increases proportionally. [Overview of the project]

[0004] As the number of cable splices housed within a multiport terminal increases, It is becoming increasingly difficult to set up terminals without unintentionally disturbing the cable infrastructure. For example, when multiple splices are housed in a terminal, inspection, removal, or Inspect one of the splices without disturbing the cable in areas where additions are not intended. It is difficult to remove one of the splices or to add another.

[0005] Providing physical separation of cable splices in multiport terminals is It makes it easier to service terminals without unintentionally disturbing one or more of the rice cables. Therefore, it is increasingly recognized that this is highly desirable.

[0006] In light of the demand for physical separation of cable splices in multiport terminals, This technology is provided.

[0007] According to one aspect of the technology described herein, the technology is a splice cable connection. A module for use, a splice plat configured to be positioned within the housing Equipped with a form, the splice platform has multiple individual cable splice sections Each individual cable splice section is equipped with a splice between two cables. It has splice regions that accommodate splices, and these splice regions are physically separated from each other. It provides modules for splice cable connections.

[0008] According to another aspect of the technology described herein, the technology is a splice cable connection. A module for continued use, configured to be positioned within the housing, Equipped with a form, the splice platform has multiple splice trays, each The splice tray has a splice area for accommodating the splice between two cables. A splice cable connection that is movably fixed to the splice platform. Provides modules.

[0009] According to yet another aspect of the technology described herein, the technology is a splice cable A splice unit for splice connection, configured to be positioned within the housing. Equipped with a splice module, the splice module is fixed to the first cable A cable fixing part, a second cable fixing part that is fixed to the second cable, and the first cable Cable routing for routing the first and second cables within the splice module. The splice protection surrounds the splice between the first cable and the second cable. It includes a splice protection tube holder for housing the pipe, for splice cable connection. We provide splice units.

[0010] The attached drawings are not intended to be drawn to scale. Also, for clarity, not all components may be labeled in all of the drawings.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0011] [Figure 1A] A perspective view of a module for splicing cable connections, the module being characterized by a splicing platform having a plurality of physically separated splicing areas, this figure showing a state where one splicing area is filled. [Figure 1B] A perspective view of the module of FIG. 1A in a state where all of the splicing areas are filled. [Figure 2A] A perspective view showing a configuration in which a plurality of modules of FIG. 1A are used together with a housing. [Figure 2B] A perspective view showing an alternative configuration in which a plurality of modules of FIG. 1A are used together with a housing. [Figure 3A] A perspective view of a module for splicing cable connections, the module being characterized by a plurality of splicing trays removably fixed to a splicing platform. [Figure 3B] A perspective view of the module of FIG. 3A used together with a housing, one of the splicing trays being removed from the splicing platform. [Figure 3C] A perspective view of the module of FIG. 3A used together with a housing, none of the splicing trays being removed from the splicing platform. [Figure 4A] A perspective view of a module for splicing cable connections, the module being characterized by a plurality of splicing trays rotatably fixed to a splicing platform. [Figure 4B] A perspective view of the module of FIG. 4A used together with a housing. [Figure 5]This is a perspective view of an individual splice unit, comprising a splice module and a housing, with the housing in an open position. [Figure 6] Figure 5 is a perspective view of a splice unit, with its enclosure in a closed position, used to splice feeder cables into terminal feeder cable links. [Figure 7] This is a perspective view of a dual splice unit having a housing that can be used to house two physically separate splice modules or a single splice module having two physically separate splice regions. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0012] Examples of systems and methods are described herein. The word "exemplary" means "to serve as an example, case study, or illustration." It should be understood that "example" or "exemplary" is used in this specification in that sense. Any embodiment or feature described herein as such is not necessarily applicable to other embodiments. It should not be interpreted as being more desirable or advantageous than a state or characteristic. Then, refer to the attached drawings, which constitute part of the explanation. In the drawings, if the context means otherwise, Unless otherwise specified, similar symbols generally identify similar components. Other embodiments may be used without departing from the spirit or scope of the subject matter presented. Other changes may be made.

[0013] The examples of embodiments described herein are not intended to be limiting. The aspects of this disclosure are as specified herein. As generally described and illustrated, a wide variety of configurations are arranged, replaced, merged, separated, and It can be designed and all of these are readily assumed in this specification. It will be understood.

[0014] Figure 1A is a perspective view of module 100 for splice cable connection. 100 is a set of multiple physically separated splice regions 110a, 110b, 110c, 11 The splice platform 105 has 0d, 110e, and 110f, Rice region 110a~110f consists of individual cable splice sections 115a, 11 These are included in 5b, 115c, 115d, 115e, and 115f, respectively. Splice territory Areas 110a to 110f are designed to accommodate a single splice between two cables. This is how it is configured. For example, Figure 1A shows the first cable 125a (for example, "service cable Splice 1 between the "bull" and the second cable 130a (for example, "internal cable") This shows the splice region 110a that accommodates 20a. Furthermore, in the configuration of Figure 1A The splice regions 110a to 110f are each of the splices that fix each splice. It is equipped with price holding sections 135a, 135b, 135c, 135d, 135e, and 135f. For example, the splice 120a is fixed within the splice holding portion 135a. The first cable 125a and the second cable 130a are optical fiber cables. This allows the splice 120a to be housed inside a splice protection tube (not shown). The splice protection tube can be held within the splice holding portion 135a.

[0015] In either case, the splice regions 110a to 110f are physically separated from each other. By physically separating the splice regions 110a to 110f, One of the following (for example, splice region 110a) and its corresponding splice (for example, This facilitates access to splice 120a). In particular, such physical separation , one of the splices (for example, splice 120a) or splice cable One of them (for example, the first cable 125a / the second cable 130a) The splice or other splice cable (for example, splice region 110b~110f) It becomes possible to access the splice or splice cable without disturbing it. This will cause interference with other splices or splice cables within module 100. Without doing so, each splice can be added, removed, or serviced in module 100. It is possible.

[0016] In the configuration shown in Figure 1A, the individual cable splice sections 115a to 115f are: Each cable storage section 140a, 1 stores the excess portion of each cable. It should be noted that it includes 40b, 140c, 140d, 140e, and 140f. For example, the cable storage section 140a stores the surplus portion of the first cable 125a. It is used for that purpose. However, cable storage sections 140a to 140f are optional. The options are for the individual cable splice sections 115a to 115f of module 100. This can be provided without cable storage sections 140a to 140f.

[0017] Module 100 may also include a patch section. An example is shown in Figure 1A as patch section 145. To that end, patch section 145 has multiple adapters 150a, 150b, 150c, Adapter 1 can be configured to fix 150d, 150e, and 150f in place. Each of the 50a to 150f is connected via a cable connector terminal coupled to an adapter. It can function to connect one cable to another in a way that enables communication. For example Adapter 150a has a source cable connection terminal 160a and a second cable connection terminal The source cable 155a is connected to the second via 165a (for example, "internal cable connection terminal"). It is indicated to be communicatively coupled to cable 130a. That is, source cable The end of cable 155a is fixed inside the source cable connection terminal 160a, and the second cable 1 The end of 30a is fixed inside the second cable connection terminal 165a, and the source cable 155 When the communication terminals 160a and 165a of end a are inserted into the adapter 150a, the second It is connected to the end of cable 130a in a communication-enabled manner.

[0018] Incidentally, before forming the splice 120a in Figure 1A, the second cable connection terminal 16 With 5a attached to one end of the second cable 130a, the second cable 130 a can be provided, and the second cable 130a and the attached second cable connection Note that the combination of terminals 165a is referred to as the internal cable assembly. One option Module 100 contains one or more of these internal cable assemblies. It can be established.

[0019] Alternatively, module 100 may have one or more cable fixing sections. This is possible. For illustrative purposes, the configuration in Figure 1A is an individual cable splice section 1 Multiple cable fixing sections 170a, 170 corresponding to 15a to 115f The module 100 includes b, 170c, 170d, 170e, and 170f. Each of the cable fixing sections 170a to 170f is for the service cable, etc. The internal cable is secured, and the external cable or the cable extending from the external cable is also secured. It is configured to route to the corresponding individual cable splice section. For example For example, in the example in Figure 1A, the cable fixing section 170a is connected to the external cable 175a. The first cable 125a extending from there is connected to the individual cable splice section 115a Compression fittings are used to allow easy routing to the cable storage section 140a. The external cable 175a is configured to be secured by an ionfit.

[0020] Referring to Figure 1B, this figure shows that all of the splice regions 110a to 110f are filled. Figure 1A is a perspective view of module 100 in the state shown. In Figure 1B, the source cable Cables 155a, 155b, 155c, 155d, 155e, and 155f are Single F Separate from the feeder cable (not shown), each internal cable assembly 180a, It can be connected to 180b, 180c, 180d, 180e, and 180f in a communicative manner. It can be done. Internal cable assemblies 180a, 180b, 180c, 180d, 180e, and The 180f also includes service cables 125a, 125b, 125c, 125d, 1 It is spliced ​​into 25e and 125f. Service cables 125a to 125f are , from external cables 175a, 175b, 175c, 175d, 175e, and 175f Each extends to service cables 125a-125f and internal cable assembly 180a. The splices between ~180f are fixed within the splice holding parts 135a~135f, respectively. It is determined. Furthermore, the external cable assemblies 175a to 175f are cable fixing sections. Each of the 170a to 170f components is fixed to module 100.

[0021] Figures 1A and 1B show the six splice regions (splice regions 110a to 110f) and The module 100 is shown comprising six auxiliary elements, but the embodiment shows six Not limited to modules having a splice region, the six splice regions shown in Figures 1A and 1B It should be noted that the scope is provided only as an example.

[0022] Figure 2A shows multiple modules 200A, 200B, and 200C together with the housing 205. This is a perspective view showing the configuration used. Each of modules 200A to 200C is, for example... Then, it can take the form of module 100 as shown in Figure 1A. As for the housing 205, the bottom Only is shown. In reality, the housing 205 has a top that is paired with the bottom, and an external cable This allows the 210 to enter the enclosure 205, but the external cable 210 and the enclosure 205 Module 200A~200 provides a watertight seal in between. C can be sealed inside. As can be seen from Figure 2A, module 200A~ 200C is fixed inside the enclosure 205, and each of modules 200A to 200C is... To facilitate access to the module, individually along the longitudinal edge of the module. It is designed to be able to rotate. In this figure, module 200A is module It rotates along the longitudinal edge of module 200A, providing access to module 200B. It is.

[0023] Figure 2B shows multiple modules 220A, 220B, and 220C being used together with the enclosure 225. This is a perspective view showing alternative configurations. Each of modules 220A to 220C is: For example, it can take the form of module 100 shown in Figure 1A. Regarding the housing 225, Only the bottom is shown. In reality, the housing 225 has a top that is paired with the bottom, and the external case This allows the cable 230 to fit into the enclosure 225, but the external cable 230 and enclosure 225 Modules 220A to 220C are sealed to provide a watertight seal between them. Yes, it is possible. As can be seen from Figure 2B, modules 220A to 220C are housed in enclosure 2 Fixed within 25, each of modules 220A to 220C is connected to the other modules. To facilitate access, the edges in the width direction can be rotated individually. In this figure, module 220A is along the widthwise edge of module 220A. It rotates and provides access to module 220B.

[0024] Figures 2A and 2B show a configuration with three modules, but there are three embodiments. The configuration is not limited to having the module, and the three modules in Figure 2A and Figure 2B respectively It should be noted that Joule is given only as an example.

[0025] Figure 3A is a perspective view of module 300 for connecting spliced ​​cables. The Joule 300 consists of multiple components that are removably fixed to the splice platform 307. It features splice trays 305a, 305b...305k...305p. Each of the rice trays 305a to 305k is a splice region (for example, a splice region It has a splice area (310p). The splice area accommodates the splice between the two cables. It is configured as follows. For example, the splice region 310p is the first cable 315p (for example) To accommodate the splice between the "internal cable" and the second cable (not shown). It is configured as follows. The first cable 315p is part of the internal cable assembly 320p. The internal cable assembly 320p can be connected to the first cable 315p and the first It comprises a first cable connection terminal 325p connected to the end of cable 315p. Even in this case, the splice region is related to the structure of the splice tray and the splice platform. Due to the arrangement of the splice tray when positioned within room 307, the physical relationship between them They are separated into separate parts.

[0026] To secure the splice tray within the splice platform 307, multiple splices Price tray fixing sections 330a, 330b...330k...330p are provided. This is possible. In the embodiment shown in Figure 3A, the splice tray fixing section 330a ~330p is the splice tray 305a~305k, and the splice tray fixing section Splice trays 305a to 305k are designed to be removable from 330a to 330p. It is formed to provide a compression fit or a snap fit.

[0027] In addition, module 300 has multiple port holders 340a, 340b...340k ...can be equipped with 340p. Port holders 340a to 340p are spliced It can be fixed to platform 307 in a removable or movable manner, and each Adapters 345a, 345b...345k...345p can be held. The 345a-345p connectors further communicate the cable terminated by the cable connection terminal. Each pair of cable connectors can be connected to allow for coupling. Adapter 345p has source cable connection terminal 355p and first cable connection terminal The source cable 350p is connected to the first 325p (e.g., "internal cable connection terminal") It is indicated to be communicatively coupled to cable 315p. That is, source cable The end of the 350p is fixed inside the source cable connection terminal 355p, and the first cable 3 The end of 15p is fixed inside the first cable connector 325p, and the source cable 350 The end of p is connected to the source cable connection terminal 355p and the first cable connection terminal 325p. When inserted into adapter 345p, it is communicatively coupled to the end of the first cable 315p. .

[0028] Referring now to Figure 3B, this figure shows the module of Figure 3A used with enclosure 365. This is a perspective view of the 300, with the splice tray 305k on the splice platform 30 It has been removed from 7. Regarding the casing 365, only the bottom is shown. In reality, The housing 365 has a top that is paired with the bottom, and external cables 370a, 370b...37 0k...370p can be installed in the 365 enclosure, but external cable 370a~3 Module 300 is enclosed to provide a watertight seal between 70p and housing 365. It is possible.

[0029] As can be seen in Figure 3B, the splice region 310k is the internal cable 315 Splice 38 between k and service cable 375k extending from external cable 370k It accommodates 0k. In this way, module 300 connects the source cable 350k and the server This can result in a communicative coupling with the 375k biscuit. As shown in the figure, Module 300 can provide multiple similar types of communicable connections. In addition, in some embodiments, the module 300 is an optical fiber source cable It is used to provide a communicative connection between the cable and the fiber optic service cable. This should be noted. Therefore, as an example, source cable 350k, internal cable 3 The 15k and 375k service cables can be fiber optic cables.

[0030] Figure 3C is a perspective view of module 300 of Figure 3A, which is used together with housing 365. All splice trays 305a to 305p are connected to the splice platform 307. It has not been removed. In Figure 3C, module 300 is located in the housing area 38 of the housing 365. It is installed inside 5.

[0031] Figures 3A to 3C show 16 splice trays (splice trays 305a to 305p The image shows a module 300 including ) and 16 accompanying elements, but the embodiment shows 16 Not limited to modules having splice trays, the 16 splices shown in Figures 3A to 3C It should be noted that the rice tray is provided for illustrative purposes only.

[0032] Figure 4A is a perspective view of module 400 for splice cable connection. 400 consists of multiple splices that are rotatably fixed to the splice platform 410. Features trays 405a, 405b...405m...405p. Module 40 Module 0 is similar in many ways to module 300, but splice trays 405a~405 Regarding how p is fixed to the splice platform 410, module 300 and Please note that they are different. More specifically, module 400 is a splice tray 4 Fixed sectors that rotatably secure 05a~405p to splice platform 410 It is equipped with splice tray 415. Furthermore, splice trays 405a to 405p are splice trays so that parts 405a to 405p can each rotate independently around their longitudinal sides. It is configured to mate with the fixed section 415. Splice trays 405a~4 By enabling 05p to rotate independently, splice tray 405a~4 Access to 05p will become easier.

[0033] Similar to the splice trays 305a-305p of module 300, module 400 Each of the splice trays 405a to 405p is a splice area (for example, splice It has a splice area (420p). The splice area accommodates the splice between the two cables. It is configured to be such that, for example, the splice area 420p is the first cable 315p ( For example, to accommodate a splice between an "internal cable" and a second cable (not shown). It is configured in such a way. The first cable 315p is one of the internal cable assembly 320p. It can be made into a part, and the internal cable assembly 320p is the first cable 315p, It comprises a first cable connector 325p which is connected to the end of the first cable 315p. In either case, the splice area is related to the structure of the splice tray and the splice plug. The arrangement of the splice tray when positioned within the form 410, and the relative positions of the splice trays, They will be physically separated.

[0034] In addition, module 400 has multiple port holders 425a, 425b...425m ...can be equipped with 425p. Port holders 425a to 425p are spliced Removable from platform 410, or movable within splice platform 410. Movable (collectively, "movably fixed" to the splice platform 410) (mo (Vally secured) can be used, and each adapter 345a~345p It can hold. Adapters 345a to 345p further have cable connection terminals. Each pair can be connected. For example, the adapter 345p connects to the source cable. Connection terminal 355p and first cable connection terminal 325p (for example, "internal cable connection terminal") The source cable 350p is connected to the first cable 315p via the above () to enable communication. As shown, the end of the source cable 350p is the source cable connection end. The end of the first cable 315p is fixed inside the sub 355p, and the end of the first cable 315p is connected to the first cable connection terminal 3 It is fixed within 25p, and the end of the source cable 350p is connected to communication terminals 355p and 325p. When it is inserted into adapter 345p, it is communicatively coupled to the end of the first cable 315p. It can be done.

[0035] Figure 4B is a perspective view of module 400 of Figure 4A, which is used together with housing 450. Splice trays 405a to 405p are located in the splice area 4 of splice tray 405m. It is rotated so that 20m is exposed. Regarding the casing 450, only the bottom is shown. In reality, the housing 450 has a top that is paired with the bottom, and external cables 370a, 37 0b...370k...370p allows the unit to fit into the 450 enclosure, but external cable Module 4 provides a watertight seal between the 370a-370p and the housing 450. It is possible to enclose 00.

[0036] As can be seen in Figure 4B, the splice region 420m is the internal cable 315 Splice 38 between m and the service cable 375m extending from the external cable 370m. It accommodates 0m. In this way, module 400 has a source cable of 350m and a server This can provide a communicationable connection with the 375m of biscuit cable. As shown in the figure, Module 400 can provide multiple similar types of communicable connections. In addition, in some embodiments, the module 400 is an optical fiber source cable It is used to provide a communicative connection between the cable and the fiber optic service cable. This should be noted. Therefore, as an example, source cable 350m, internal cable 3 The 15m and 375m service cables can be made of fiber optic cable.

[0037] Figures 4A and 4B show 16 splice trays (splice trays 405a to 405) p) shows a module 400 comprising 16 auxiliary elements, but the embodiment is Not limited to modules having 16 splice trays, the 16 shown in Figures 4A and 4B It should be noted that the splice tray shown is provided for illustrative purposes only. .

[0038] Referring to Figure 5, this figure shows a splice module 505 and a housing 510. This is a perspective view of the splice unit 500. The splice module 505 is housed in a casing 51 Although configured to be positioned within 0, the splice module 505 is located in the housing 510 It may be used without it. The splice module 505 is connected to the first cable anchor 517a A first cable fixing part 515a is fixed to the first cable 520a using the second cable fixing part 515a, and The second cable is secured to the second cable 520b using the cable anchor 517b. It also includes a fixing part 515b. Furthermore, the splice module 505 is a cable route It is equipped with a cable routing section 525. The cable routing section 525 is a splice module 50 Routing the first stem cable 530a and the second stem cable 530b within 5 It can be used to do the following: the first stem cable 530a is the first cable 520 The second stem cable 530b extends from cable a, and the second stem cable 530b extends from cable 520b. Alternatively, the cable routing section 525 can route the stem cable. Within the splice module 505, the first cable 520a and the second cable 5 It can be used to route 20b.

[0039] In either case, the cable routed in the cable routing section 525 Both can be spliced. The resulting splice is a splice. It can be housed in a splice protection tube. To hold the splice protection tube, The module 505 is, for example, integrated with the cable routing section 525 or It is equipped with a splice protection tube holder 535 that can be attached to the bull routing section 525. It is possible to do so. In the example in Figure 5, the splice protection tube holder 535 is the first step A splice protects the splice between the main cable 530a and the second stem cable 530b. Holds the rice protection tube (not shown).

[0040] Further elements of the splice unit 500 include the first cable grommet 540a and , the second cable grommet 540b and the first cable grommet stopper 545a The second cable grommet stopper 545b is also mentioned. These elements are Splat Together with the chair module 505 and the housing 510, when the housing 510 is in the closed position, It functions to provide a watertight seal around the price module 505.

[0041] In Figure 5, the housing 510 is in the open position. As can be seen from this figure, the housing 510 comprises a first housing portion 510a and a second housing portion 510b. The first body 512 has an opening 547a for the first cable 520a. The first housing portion 510a also has a first catch 550-1 and a second catch It comprises a switch 550-2, an O-ring 555, and a seal 560. Second housing portion 510 b has a second body 512b having an opening 547b for the second cable 520b. The second housing section 510b also includes the first lever 565-1 and the second lever 565- It comprises 2, a first latch 570-1, and a second latch 570-2. First lever 5 65-1 movably attaches the first latch 570-1 to the second body 512b, and the second The lever 565-2 movably attaches the second latch 570-2 to the second body 512b. Attach. Move the housing 510 to the closed position as indicated by arrow A. The first housing portion 510a and the second housing portion 510b are moved toward each other. At that time, position the first latch 570-1 so as to engage with the first catch 550-1. The second latch 570-2 is positioned to engage with the second catch 550-2, Position the main body 512b of part 2 so as to engage with the O-ring 555 and the seal 560. Then, when levers 565-1 and 565-2 are moved in the direction indicated by arrow B, The housing 510 is fixed in the closed position (see, for example, Figure 6). Furthermore, the housing 510 is closed. When fixing in place, the first cable fixing part 515a is connected to the first cable grommet stopper The first cable grommet stopper 545a is biased, and furthermore, the first cable grommet stopper 545a is biased By biasing the cable grommet 540a, the first cable grommet A first cable grommet 540a is located between the topper 545a and the first main body part 512a. It is compressed. In this way, the compressed first cable grommet 540a is the first A watertight seal is provided between the main body portion 512a and the first cable 520a. Similarly, For the second cable grommet stopper 545b and the second cable grommet 540b The second cable fixing part 515b and the second main body part 512b work together to secure the second main body A watertight seal is provided between the body portion 512b and the second cable 520b.

[0042] Figure 6 shows the splice unit 500 of Figure 5 in use. Figure 6 shows the housing. 510 is in the closed position, and feeder cable 605 is connected to the feeder cable ring at terminal 615. Perspective view of splice unit 500 used for splicing to Ku 610. In terminal 615, multiple cables extend from the feeder cable link 610. It can be connected to each service cable (not shown) in a communication manner. Substructures 620a, 620b, 620c, 620d, 620e, 620f, 620g , and 620h can be connected respectively, and each service cable is connected to substructure 62 It is housed in each of 0a to 620h. Substructure 620a is one of the substructures. The feeder cable link 610 is shown in the open position to illustrate possible configurations. A splice unit 500 is provided for splicing into the feeder cable 605. This means that terminal 615 has a shorter feeder cable link 610 to facilitate terminal shipment. The feeder cable link 610 is equipped with a feeder cable (for example, a feeder cable This is useful when splicing is expected to occur on-site (605).

[0043] Figure 7 is a perspective view of a dual splice unit 700 having a housing 705. The splice unit 700 is one or more splice modules housed within the enclosure 705. Although it is equipped with a rudle, the dual splice unit 700 is shown in the closed position in Figure 7. As an example, one or more The splice module has a single splice region that accommodates two splices. A single splice module, a single splice with two physically separated splice regions It can be a splice module, or two physically separate splice modules. As can be seen from this figure, the housing 705 is the first housing portion 705a and It comprises two housing sections 705b. The first housing section 705a comprises a first main body 710a and the It has a first catch 715-1 and a second catch 715-2. Second housing portion 70 5b consists of the second main body 710b, the first lever 720-1, and the second lever 720-2. It has a first latch 725-1 and a second latch 725-2. First lever 720 -1 movably attaches the first latch 725-1 to the second body 710b, and the second Bar 720-2 movably attaches the second latch 725-2 to the second body 710b. To fix the housing 705 in the closed position, the first latch 725-1 is connected to the first lever The first catch 715-1 is secured by 720-1, and the second latch 725- Part 2 is secured to the second catch 715-2 by the second lever 720-1.

[0044] The housing 705 can be the same as the housing 510 in Figures 5 and 6, but Figures 5 and 6 Instead of the two openings 547a and 547b, there are four openings 730a, 730b, and 730 c and 730d are provided. Openings 730a and 730b are provided for cables 735a and 735 b is indicated to accommodate, and openings 730c and 730d are provided for cables 735c and 735 It is indicated that d will be housed. For example, the splice unit 700 is housed in the housing 70 Within 5, there are two splice modules similar to splice module 505, and splice Two splice protection tube holders similar to splice protection tube holder 535, and cable anchor 517 Two pairs of cable anchors similar to a and 517b, and cable grommets 540a and 54 Two pairs of cable grommets similar to 0b, and cable grommet stoppers 545a and 5 It can be equipped with two pairs of cable grommet stoppers similar to 45b. The Dual Splice Unit 700 provides two separate cable splices. It is possible to do this, one of which is a stem cable extending from cable 735a and cable 73 It is located between the stem cable extending from 5b, and the other is extending from cable 735c It is located between the stem cable and the stem cable extending from cable 735d. The dual splice unit 700 has two physically separated splice units inside the housing 705. By providing a single splice module with a price region, two separate We can provide cable splices. However, dual splice units 700 does not need to provide two separate cable splices, and within the housing 705, A single splice module having a single splice area that accommodates two cable splices. It may be equipped with joules.

[0045] Embodiments of this technology include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) comprising a splice platform configured to be positioned within the housing, The splice platform has multiple individual cable splice sections, Each of the separate cable splice sections accommodates the splice between two cables. It has splice regions, and the splice regions are physically separated from each other. A module for connecting chaired cables. (2) The two cables are fiber optic cables, as described in (1) of the module. (3) The splice platform is for each individual cable splice section (1) further comprises a patch section for securing multiple adapters corresponding to it. Module. (4) The module has multiple corresponding splice regions and adapters. It further includes several internal cable assemblies, each of which corresponds to A first end positioned in the splice region and a cable coupled to the corresponding adapter The module according to (3), further comprising a second end having a connection terminal. (5) The splice platform is for each individual cable splice section It further includes multiple cable fixing sections to accommodate this, and the cable fixing section These are external cables that are routed to the corresponding individual cable splice sections. The module described in (1), which is configured to fix the module in place. (6) comprising a splice platform configured to be positioned within the housing, The splicing platform has multiple splice trays, and the splice trays Each has a splice area that accommodates the splice between the two cables, A module for splice cable connections that is fixed to the platform in a movable manner. (7) Each splice tray is independent of the other splice trays. The module described in (6), which is removable from the platform. (8) Each splice tray is independent of the other splice trays. The module described in (6), which is rotatable within the platform. (9) The two cables are fiber optic cables, as described in (6) of the module. (10) The splice platform has multiple splice trays corresponding to each of them. The module described in (6), further comprising a patch section for securing the port holder. (11) Each port holder is fixed to the splice platform so as to be movable. The module described in (10). (12) Multiple of the splice trays and port holders corresponding to each of the splice trays Further comprising internal cable assemblies, each of which has a corresponding sp A first end positioned within the rice tray and an adapter in the corresponding port holder. The module according to (10) comprises a second end having a cable connection terminal that connects to Ru. (13) A splice module is provided which is configured to be positioned within the housing, The Rice Module includes a first cable fixing part that is fixed to the first cable, and a second cable A second cable fixing part is fixed to the bull, and the first cable and the second cable are connected by a splatter. The cable routing section within the cable module, and the first cable and the second cable A splice protection tube that houses the splice between the cables. A splice unit for connecting splice cables, comprising a holding portion. (14) A first cable grommet and a first watertight seal between the first cable and the housing A first cable grommet stopper that provides a cable grommet, a second cable grommet, and a second cable grommet. A second cable grommet stopper provides a second watertight seal between the cable and the housing. (13) The splice unit further comprising the part. (15) The first watertight seal is between the first cable grommet stopper and the housing The second watertight seal is formed by compressing the cable grommet, and the second cable By compressing the second cable grommet between the cable grommet stopper and the housing, The splice unit described in (14) is formed in this way.

[0046] While the present invention has been described herein with reference to specific embodiments, it should be understood that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and applications of the present invention. Therefore, it should be understood that numerous modifications can be made to the exemplary embodiments, and that other configurations can be devised without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. Furthermore, in order to maintain the disclosures made at the time of filing this application, the contents of claims 1 to 15 at the time of filing this application are added below. (Claim 1) A module for connecting spliced ​​cables, comprising a splice platform configured to be positioned within a housing, the splice platform comprising a plurality of individual cable splice sections, each of the individual cable splice sections having a splice area for housing a splice between two cables, the splice areas being physically separated from one another. (Claim 2) The module according to claim 1, wherein the splice platform further comprises patch sections for securing a plurality of adapters corresponding to each of the individual cable splice sections, and the module further comprises a plurality of internal cable assemblies corresponding to each of the splice regions and each of the adapters, each of the internal cable assemblies comprising a first end positioned in the corresponding splice region and a second end having a cable connector that connects to the corresponding adapter. (Claim 3) The module according to claim 1, wherein the splice platform further comprises a plurality of cable fixing sections corresponding to each of the individual cable splice sections, each of the cable fixing sections being configured to fix an external cable routed to the corresponding individual cable splice section. (Claim 4) A module for splice cable connection, comprising a splice platform configured to be positioned within a housing, the splice platform comprising a plurality of splice trays, each of which has a splice area for accommodating a splice between two cables, and which is movably fixed to the splice platform. (Claim 5) The module according to claim 4, wherein each of the splice trays is removable from the splice platform independently of the other splice trays. (Claim 6) The module according to claim 4, wherein each of the splice trays is rotatable within the splice platform independently of the other splice trays. (Claim 7) The module according to claim 4, wherein the splice platform further comprises patch sections for securing a plurality of port holders corresponding to each of the splice trays, and the module further comprises a plurality of internal cable assemblies corresponding to each of the splice trays and each of the port holders, each of the internal cable assemblies comprising a first end positioned within the corresponding splice tray and a second end having a cable connection terminal that connects to an adapter in the corresponding port holder. (Claim 8) A splice unit for connecting splice cables, comprising a splice module configured to be positioned within a housing, the splice module comprising a first cable fixing portion fixed to a first cable, a second cable fixing portion fixed to a second cable, a cable routing portion for routing the first cable and the second cable within the splice module, and a splice protection tube holding portion for housing a splice protection tube that surrounds the splice between the first cable and the second cable. (Claim 9) The splice unit according to claim 8, further comprising: a first cable grommet; a first cable grommet stopper providing a first watertight seal between the first cable and the housing; a second cable grommet; and a second cable grommet stopper providing a second watertight seal between the second cable and the housing. (Claim 10) The splice unit according to claim 9, wherein the first watertight seal is formed by compressing the first cable grommet between the first cable grommet stopper and the housing, and the second watertight seal is formed by compressing the second cable grommet between the second cable grommet stopper and the housing. (Claim 11) The splice unit according to claim 8, further comprising the housing. (Claim 12) The splice unit according to claim 11, wherein the housing comprises a first housing portion having a first body having an opening for the first cable, and a second housing portion having a second body having an opening for the second cable. (Claim 13) The splice unit according to claim 12, wherein the first housing portion comprises a catch, and the second housing portion comprises a lever and a latch, the lever movably attaching the latch to the second body, and the first housing portion and the second housing portion are configured to fit together by positioning the catch and the latch to engage with each other and moving the lever to fix the catch to the latch. (Claim 14) The splice unit according to claim 12, wherein at least one of the first housing portion or the second housing portion is provided with an O-ring. (Claim 15) The aforementioned enclosure is A first housing portion having a first body having a first plurality of openings including an opening for the first cable, A second housing portion having a second body having a second plurality of openings including an opening for the second cable, The splice unit according to claim 11, comprising:

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1. The splice module is configured to be positioned within the housing, and the splice module comprises a first cable fixing portion fixed to a first cable, a second cable fixing portion fixed to a second cable, a cable routing portion for routing the first cable and the second cable within the splice module, and a splice protection tube holding portion for housing a splice protection tube that surrounds the splice between the first cable and the second cable. The housing comprises a first housing portion having a first body having an opening for the first cable, and a second housing portion having a second body having an opening for the second cable. To provide a first watertight seal between the first cable and the housing, a first cable grommet and a first cable grommet stopper are further provided between the first cable fixing portion of the splice module positioned within the housing and the first housing, and to provide a second watertight seal between the second cable and the housing, a second cable grommet and a second cable grommet stopper are further provided between the second cable fixing portion of the splice module positioned within the housing and the second housing, The first watertight seal is formed by the first housing portion and the second housing portion moving toward each other to position the splice module within the housing, thereby biasing the first cable fixing portion toward the first cable grommet stopper, biasing the first cable grommet stopper toward the first cable grommet, and compressing the first cable grommet between the first cable grommet stopper and the first housing portion. The second watertight seal is formed by the first housing portion and the second housing portion moving toward each other to position the splice module within the housing, thereby biasing the second cable fixing portion toward the second cable grommet stopper, biasing the second cable grommet stopper toward the second cable grommet, and compressing the second cable grommet between the second cable grommet stopper and the second housing portion, thereby forming a splice unit for connecting a splice cable.

2. The splice unit according to claim 1, comprising the housing.

3. The splice unit according to claim 1, wherein the first housing portion comprises a catch, the second housing portion comprises a lever and a latch, the lever movably attaches the latch to the second body, and the first housing portion and the second housing portion are configured to fit together by positioning the catch and the latch to engage with each other and moving the lever to fix the catch to the latch.

4. The splice unit according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first housing portion or the second housing portion is provided with an O-ring.

5. The first body has a first plurality of openings, including an opening for the first cable, The splice unit according to claim 2, wherein the second body has a second plurality of openings, including an opening for the second cable.

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