Optical Fiber Frame Assembly with Radius Limiters and Troughs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing optical fiber distribution systems face challenges in density, ease of use, and cable management, necessitating improvements in frame assemblies and cable routing solutions.
Innovation Solution
The proposed telecommunications frame assembly features a design with vertically stacked fiber optic distribution devices on either side, incorporating radius limiters and troughs for efficient cable routing and management, along with mounting systems for secure cable fixation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If fiber optic distribution devices are mounted in vertically stacked arrangements on both sides of the frame, then the density of the system is improved, but the cable management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The frame is divided into multiple functional zones including central troughs, side troughs, and radius limiter sections. Each zone handles specific cable routing tasks, segmenting the complex cable management into manageable sections that reduce overall complexity while maintaining high device density
Solution Approach 2:
Radius limiters serve as intermediary components that guide cables between the vertically stacked devices on opposite sides of the frame. These intermediaries simplify cable routing by providing predetermined bend paths, reducing the complexity of managing cables in high-density configurations
2Ease of operation
If radius limiters are provided in vertically stacked arrangements for guiding cabling, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Radius limiters are pre-installed in vertically stacked arrangements within the frame structure, creating predetermined cable routing paths before cables are installed. This preliminary configuration simplifies the ease of operation during cable installation while the modular nature of the radius limiters keeps the added structural complexity manageable
Solution Approach 2:
The radius limiters are arranged in vertical stacks, utilizing the vertical dimension to guide cables between devices. This dimensional approach provides multiple routing levels that improve ease of operation by organizing cable paths in three-dimensional space, while the repetitive vertical pattern keeps the structural complexity systematic rather than chaotic
3Ease of operation
If multiple troughs are defined for cable routing, then the cable management is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple troughs (central troughs and side troughs) are merged into a single integrated frame structure rather than being separate components. This combining approach improves cable management by providing a unified routing system while reducing manufacturing complexity compared to assembling multiple separate trough components
Solution Approach 2:
The troughs are designed as multi-functional features that serve both structural support and cable routing functions. This universality improves cable management by dedicating specific zones for cable routing while the same structural elements provide mechanical support, thereby avoiding additional manufacturing steps for separate routing channels
Data Source
AI summary
A cable management structure includes a base portion for removable mounting on a telecommunications fixture, the base portion defining an upper guide portion and a lower guide portion separated by a cable channel, wherein a transverse slit defined between the upper and lower guide portions communicates with the cable channel for insertion of cables into the channel and a flexible portion that is elastically flexible and is biased to cover at least a portion of the slit for retaining cables within the channel.