Fiber Optic Closure With Pivotable Wings For Routing
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing optical fiber splice enclosures lack configurational flexibility, limiting the management and routing of optical fiber cables, which can lead to energy losses and damage due to improper bending of fibers.
Innovation Solution
A fiber optic closure with a splicing tray support unit and fiber storage unit featuring pivotable wings and guide structures that allow for multiple routing configurations, ensuring safe passage and storage of optical fibers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If fixed arcuate formations and guides are used in splice enclosures, then the structure is simple and stable, but the configurational flexibility of optical fiber cable routing is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by replacing fixed arcuate formations with movable wings that can be positioned in different locations within the enclosure. The wings are capable of movement along the enclosure walls, allowing the system to adapt to different fiber routing configurations dynamically rather than being constrained by predetermined fixed paths.
Solution Approach 2:
The enclosure is segmented into multiple functional zones including movable wings, guide structures, and storage areas. This segmentation allows independent optimization of each component's function while maintaining overall system flexibility, enabling customized fiber routing paths without requiring complete redesign of the entire enclosure.
2Loss of energy
If optical fiber cables are routed through fixed guides, then the routing path is predetermined, but energy losses occur due to inability to optimize routing configuration
Solution Approach 1:
The movable wings enable dynamic adjustment of fiber routing paths to optimize energy transmission. By allowing the wings to be repositioned, the system can minimize bends and optimize cable paths, thereby reducing energy losses associated with improper fiber routing and bending.
3Adaptability or versatility
If fixed arcuate formations are used, then the enclosure structure is simple, but the ability to manage and adjust multiple optical fiber cables is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The movable wings provide dynamic cable management capabilities, allowing technicians to easily adjust and reconfigure multiple fiber cables as needed. The wings can be moved to create appropriate routing paths, making cable management flexible and adaptable to different installation requirements.
4Reliability
If rigid guide structures are used, then the fiber path is constrained, but the risk of fiber damage due to improper bending is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The movable wings provide constrained guidance when needed while allowing reconfiguration when necessary. The wings can be positioned to maintain proper bend radii and protect fibers from damage, yet can be moved to accommodate different routing requirements, thus providing both protection and configurability.
Data Source
Figure 1A
Figure 1B
Figure 1C
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a fiber optic closure with a splicing tray support unit, a fiber guiding unit disposed in the splicing tray support unit. The fiber guiding unit comprises the first and second set of guide structures adapted to route one or more incoming optical fibers and one more outgoing optical fiber, respectively, passing through the fiber guiding unit. Further, the fiber optic closure has one or more wings pivotally mounted on the splicing tray support unit, and adapted to allow passage of the one or more fiber cables in one or more routing configurations.