Fiber Optic Enclosure Mount With Switchable Attachment Points
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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 complexity increases packaging and delivery requirements.
Innovation Solution
A mount for fiber optic enclosures with a deployable mounting tab that can switch between two attachment points, allowing secure mounting to surfaces or posts using a belt, facilitated by a back plate and movable tab with locking features and attachment points.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of attachment points are provided for different mounting scenarios, then the adaptability of the fiber optic enclosure 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 a first position (exposing the first attachment point for surface mounting) and a second position (exposing the second attachment point for belt attachment). This dynamic repositioning allows the same mount to adapt to different mounting scenarios without providing multiple fixed attachment structures, thereby maintaining versatility while simplifying the installation process by eliminating the need to choose between different attachment components.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of attachment points are provided for different mounting scenarios, then the adaptability of the fiber optic enclosure is improved, but the packaging requirements and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting tab serves multiple functions by being repositionable between two positions: in the first position it provides a first attachment point for surface mounting, and in the second position it provides a second attachment point for belt attachment. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate mounting components for different scenarios, reducing device complexity and packaging requirements while maintaining adaptability to various mounting environments.
3Ease of operation
If the first attachment point remains exposed in the second position, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability of the second attachment method deteriorates due to potential interference
Solution Approach 1:
When the mounting tab is positioned in the second position for belt attachment, the first attachment point is effectively removed from the operational field by being covered or hidden. This extraction of the first attachment point from visibility and accessibility ensures that only the appropriate second attachment point is available, preventing installation errors and ensuring the reliability of the belt attachment method while maintaining ease of operation through clear point identification.
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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.