Universal Chassis Mounting Bracket With Snap Latch Release
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Solution Overview
Problem
Optical fiber distribution systems face challenges in density, ease of use, and cable management, necessitating improvements in rack-mounted fiber terminations, splitters, and splices.
Innovation Solution
A building block element with a movable tray and synchronized movement features, such as gears or wheels, for managing cables, combined with frame members and S-shaped pathways for cable segregation, and a universal mounting mechanism for telecommunications chassis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a movable tray is used to allow access to connectors, then ease of operation is improved, but cable management becomes more difficult due to cable slack and pull issues
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic cable management system where the cable guide structure moves synchronously with the tray. As the tray slides in and out, the cable guide follows the tray's movement, maintaining constant cable tension and preventing slack or excessive pull. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction by enabling easy tray access while automatically managing cable positioning throughout the movement cycle.
2Device complexity
If cables are secured along the sides of elements, then cable management is improved, but tray sliding movement is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a cable guide structure as an intermediary element between the secured cables and the moving tray. This cable guide acts as a mediator that translates the tray's sliding movement into corresponding cable positioning movements. The cable guide is connected to both the tray and the cable securing mechanism, allowing it to协调 (coordinate) their interactions and enable smooth tray movement while maintaining proper cable management.
3Ease of operation
If frame members are hingedly mounted to allow pivoting for access, then ease of operation is improved, but structural stability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the frame structure into separable components: a stable base frame and hinged access panels. The base frame maintains structural integrity and stability, while the hinged panels provide selective access to adapters and connectors. This segmentation allows the stable portions to remain fixed and support the overall structure, while the hinged portions can be opened or pivoted as needed for maintenance and configuration operations.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances cable management by reducing slack and facilitating easy access to connectors, while allowing flexible mounting options for optical fiber distribution systems.
Implementation Method 1
a locking spring configured to be mounted to the telecommunications chassis, the locking spring defining a portion configured to flex laterally to snap in to the latch opening
Implementation Method 2
the release handle defining a deflection tab for moving the locking spring out of the latch opening of the mounting bracket when the release handle is slid along a rearward to forward direction
Data Source
AI summary
A universal mounting mechanism for mounting a telecommunications chassis to a telecommunications fixture includes a mounting bracket defining a rear portion for mounting to the fixture and a front portion for slidably receiving the chassis, the front portion including a latch opening. A locking spring is configured for mounting to the chassis, the spring configured to flex laterally to snap in to the latch opening. A release handle is configured to be slidably mounted to the chassis, the release handle defining a deflection tab for moving the locking spring out of the latch opening when the handle is slid rearward to forward. A cover is configured to be mounted to the chassis, the cover defining a deflection ramp for interacting with the deflection tab of the handle to move the deflection tab laterally to contact the spring when the release handle is slid.