Adjustable Splice Tray for Multi-Size Optical Splitter Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fiber management systems require multiple types of splice trays to accommodate different application scenarios, leading to operational inconvenience and inefficiency during deployment and expansion.
Innovation Solution
A splice tray that integrates optical splitting, splicing, and coiling storage functions, with adjustable mounting ports for optical splitters of varying sizes, and a fiber management system with pivotable splice trays and arc-shaped fiber routing channels to accommodate different optical fiber sizes and specifications without component replacement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of splice trays are prepared to accommodate different application scenarios, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The splice tray is designed with a universal mounting port structure that can accommodate optical splitters of different sizes and specifications through a single tray design, eliminating the need for multiple specialized trays. The mounting port includes adjustable support structures that can be configured to fit various optical splitter dimensions.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting port incorporates adjustable and removable support structures that can be dynamically reconfigured to adapt to different optical splitter sizes. The support structures can be added, removed, or repositioned based on the specific optical splitter being mounted, providing dynamic adaptability without requiring multiple fixed tray designs.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of splice trays are prepared to accommodate different application scenarios, then adaptability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The splice tray uses a universal mounting port design that works with all optical splitter types through a single tray, simplifying operations. Technicians no longer need to select from multiple tray types based on optical splitter specifications, reducing operational complexity and errors.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable support structures within the mounting port allow technicians to quickly adapt the tray configuration to different optical splitter sizes without replacing the entire tray. This dynamic adjustment capability maintains ease of operation while achieving versatility.
3Reliability
If all types of splice trays are prepared in advance, then material shortage during onsite construction is prevented, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A single universal splice tray design replaces the need to maintain inventory of multiple specialized trays. The universal mounting port structure accommodates all optical splitter types, ensuring material availability during construction while simplifying supply chain management and reducing storage requirements.
4Manufacturing precision
If the mounting port size is fixed, then manufacturing precision is improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting port employs adjustable support structures that can be positioned at different locations within the port cavity. This allows the effective mounting space to be dynamically adjusted to accommodate optical splitters of various sizes while maintaining precise manufacturing of the port structure itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting port is divided into a fixed structural framework and adjustable support elements. The fixed portion ensures manufacturing precision, while the adjustable support structures provide adaptability to different optical splitter configurations.
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AI summary
A splice tray and a fiber management system. The splice tray includes a base tray. An optical splitting area, a splice area and a coiling storage area are formed in the tray. The splice area is for optical fiber splicing. The coiling storage area is for optical fiber coiling storage. A mounting port for mounting an optical splitter is provided in the optical splitting area. The mounting port has a first inner wall and a second inner wall facing each other. A support structure connected to the base tray is disposed between the first inner wall and the second inner wall. A weak portion is formed at a junction between the support structure and the base tray. The support structure is for adjusting a size of the mounting port along a direction from the first inner wall to the second inner wall, to fit the optical splitter.