Optical Fiber Frame Assembly with Radius Limiters
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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 distribution system is improved, but the cable management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The frame is segmented into multiple functional zones including central troughs, side troughs, and radius limiter sections. Each segment handles specific cable routing tasks, dividing the complex cable management into manageable sections that guide cables systematically through the densely packed distribution devices
Solution Approach 2:
Radius limiters serve as intermediary components between the cable entry points and the fiber optic distribution devices. These intermediaries control cable bending radii and guide cables through the dense arrangement, preventing damage while maintaining high device density
2Productivity
If radius limiters are provided in vertically stacked arrangements, then the cable routing efficiency is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Radius limiters are pre-positioned in vertically stacked arrangements along cable routing paths before cables reach the distribution devices. This preliminary action establishes controlled bending radii and organized cable flow in advance, enabling efficient routing through the frame without requiring complex real-time management
Solution Approach 2:
The solution transitions from two-dimensional cable management to three-dimensional routing by utilizing vertical stacking of radius limiters and incorporating depth-oriented troughs. This dimensional expansion allows cables to be routed efficiently through multiple levels and planes, reducing complexity in any single plane
3Ease of operation
If multiple troughs and openings are defined in the frame, then the cable management capability is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functional features including troughs, openings, and radius limiter mounting structures are merged into integrated frame components. The frame structure combines cable guidance, support, and protection functions in unified elements, improving cable management capability while reducing the number of separate manufactured parts
Data Source
AI summary
A telecommunications device fixation assembly includes a bracket configured to be mounted to a telecommunications fixture, the bracket defining at least one planar wall and a device holder configured to be removably mounted to the bracket, the device holder defining a device holding portion and a fixation portion, wherein the fixation portion defines at least one pocket configured to receive an edge of the planar wall of the bracket, the fixation portion further including an elastically flexible latch configured to snap fit to a portion of the planar wall of the bracket to fix the device holder to the bracket.