Fiber Optic Enclosure Mount With Deployable Dual Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Fiber optic enclosures require multiple attachment types, leading to confusion and cumbersome installation, especially in brownfield sites where fiber optic outlets need to be applied externally, and this can result in incorrect installation if the wrong parts are used.
Innovation Solution
A mount for fiber optic enclosures with a deployable mounting tab that can switch between a first position for surface attachment and a second position for belt attachment, providing two distinct mounting options, including a keyhole-shaped hole and a belt attachment point, facilitated by linear movement and locking features.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of attachment points are provided on the fiber optic enclosure, then the adaptability to different mounting scenarios is improved, but the device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate due to confusion and cumbersome installation
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting tab is designed to be movable between different positions, allowing the attachment points to be dynamically reconfigured. The tab can be positioned to expose either the first attachment point for surface mounting or the second attachment point for belt mounting, making the system adaptable without presenting all options simultaneously, thus reducing installer confusion.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of attachment points are provided on the fiber optic enclosure, then the adaptability to different mounting scenarios is improved, but the packaging requirements and space requirements worsen
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple attachment functionality is merged into a single mounting tab component. The tab integrates both the first attachment point (for surface mounting) and the second attachment point (for belt mounting), allowing both functions to be provided in a compact, space-efficient manner rather than requiring separate components for each mounting type.
3Ease of operation
If a deployable mounting tab is used to provide multiple attachment points, then the ease of operation is improved by reducing confusion, but the device complexity increases due to the movable component
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting functionality is segmented into distinct attachment points on the movable tab, with each point optimized for a specific mounting method. The tab itself is segmented from the main enclosure body, allowing independent movement. This segmentation provides clear, distinct mounting options without requiring complex integrated mechanisms.
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AI summary
A mount for a fiber optic enclosure and corresponding fiber optic enclosure are disclosed. The mount comprises a back plate and a mounting tab attached to the back plate and movable between a first position and a second position. The mounting tab comprises a first attachment point. In the first position the first attachment point is exposed for mounting to a surface, and in the second position the back plate and mounting tab cooperate to define a second attachment point.