Fiber Optic Closure Bracket Assembly Angled Hinges
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fiber optic closure organizer assemblies often cause kinking of buffer tubes due to edge-based designs and provide limited flexibility in splicing and cable routing, leading to inconsistent results and potential damage from abrasion or tension.
Innovation Solution
A fiber optic closure with a bracket assembly featuring angled hinge assemblies and rotatable organizer trays that can be positioned at various angles, allowing for secure cable routing and splicing without kinking, and accommodating different tray geometries for improved consistency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional organizer assemblies use edges for cable routing, then cable organization is achieved, but buffer tubes kink and wear occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies curvature by replacing sharp edges with rounded contours in the organizer assembly. The buffer tubes are routed over rounded edges instead of sharp corners, which prevents kinking and reduces wear on both the tubes and the organizer assembly structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the geometric parameters of the organizer assembly by modifying edge radii and surface contours. This parameter modification transforms the structure from having sharp edges to having rounded surfaces, thereby eliminating the harmful kinking effect while maintaining cable organization functionality.
2Ease of operation
If trays are held in vertical position for splicing, then access is provided, but flexibility for different splice types is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamics by making the trays rotatable rather than fixed in a single vertical position. The trays can rotate between a first position for general access and a second position specifically oriented for splicing operations, providing both ease of access and flexibility for different splice types as needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent achieves universality by designing the tray system to perform multiple functions through rotation. The same tray structure can be positioned for general cable access, for splicing operations, or adjusted to accommodate different splice types, making the organizer assembly versatile for various fiber optic operations.
3Device complexity
If fixed tray positions are used, then structure is simple, but user consistency varies
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms through positioning features that guide tray placement. The trays include positioning elements that interact with corresponding features in the organizer assembly, providing tactile and visual feedback to users during installation. This feedback ensures consistent tray positioning across different users and installations, improving result consistency without significantly increasing structural complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
A fiber optic closure is provided, the closure including a plurality of sidewalls extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end. The first end forms an open end such that a cable is extendable to or from an interior formed by the plurality of sidewalls. The closure includes a base wall extending from the plurality of sidewalls along the longitudinal axis and a lateral axis and an end wall extending along the lateral axis between the plurality of sidewalls. A bracket assembly extends along a transverse axis. The bracket assembly includes a main body and a plurality of hinge assemblies. The plurality of hinge assemblies is spaced apart in a linear array along the transverse axis. The main body is angled at 45 degrees or greater between a transverse axis and a longitudinal axis.