Adjustable Adapter Trough for Telecommunication Backmount Frames
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Solution Overview
Problem
Telecommunication network operators face challenges in upgrading infrastructure as new connection strips need to be mounted on various existing backmount frames, requiring multiple mechanical adapters and extensive training for installers due to the diversity of frame types.
Innovation Solution
An adapter trough with adjustable bracket positions allows for secure mounting of telecommunication connection strips on backmount frames of different widths, eliminating the need for multiple adapters and enabling reuse across different frame types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple dedicated mechanical adapters are provided for different backmount frame types, then compatibility with various existing backmount frames is improved, but device complexity and installer training requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter trough is designed with a universal mounting structure that can accommodate multiple backmount frame types through a single adaptable component. The trough includes adjustable mounting brackets and elastic clamps that can be positioned and secured at different locations, allowing one adapter trough to serve multiple frame types rather than requiring separate dedicated adapters for each frame type.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter trough incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities through movable mounting brackets and elastic clamps that can be repositioned along the trough body. This dynamic positioning system allows the adapter to adapt its geometry to match different backmount frame widths and configurations, eliminating the need for multiple static dedicated adapters.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple dedicated mechanical adapters are provided for different backmount frame types, then compatibility with various existing backmount frames is improved, but installer training requirements and time increase
Solution Approach 1:
By providing a single universal adapter trough design that can accommodate multiple backmount frame types, the invention eliminates the need for installers to learn and handle multiple different adapter types. The universal design reduces training time while maintaining compatibility across various frame types through its adjustable mounting mechanisms.
3Adaptability or versatility
If new connection strips are shipped with multiple mechanical adapters, then installability on various backmount frames is improved, but loss of time and storage space increase
Solution Approach 1:
The universal adapter trough design allows connection strips to be shipped with a single adapter that can be adjusted to fit various backmount frame types, eliminating the need to include multiple pre-configured adapters in the shipment. This reduces packaging volume and installation time while maintaining versatility.
4Ease of manufacture
If adapter trough is designed with fixed mounting positions, then manufacturing simplicity is improved, but adaptability to different backmount frame widths decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter trough incorporates dynamic adjustment mechanisms including movable mounting brackets and elastic clamps that can be repositioned along the trough body. These dynamic elements allow the adapter to be adjusted to different installation widths after manufacturing, maintaining manufacturing simplicity while achieving adaptability to various backmount frame dimensions.
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AI summary
Adapter trough for mounting telecommunication connection strips on a backmount frame. The adapter trough comprises a) strip mounting means for mounting the connection strips in the adapter trough, and b) an adapter bracket for attaching the adapter trough to the backmount frame. The adapter bracket can be secured to the strip mounting means in any bracket position between a first bracket position and a second bracket position, so that by selecting the bracket position, an installation size of the adapter trough can be adjusted to an installation width of the backmount frame.