Fiber Optic Equipment Guides with Stopping Positions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current fiber optic equipment lacks efficient access to optical components and neat routing of jumper connections, hindering maintenance and organization within fiber optic equipment trays.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating fiber optic equipment guides and rails with stopping members to facilitate movement and provide stopping positions, allowing for enhanced access and organization by supporting the movement of fiber optic equipment such as trays and modules within the equipment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If fiber optic equipment is mounted in fixed positions in equipment racks, then structural stability is maintained, but access to optical components becomes difficult and organization of jumper connections becomes messy
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming fixed mounting positions into movable mounting positions. Equipment trays are designed to slide along rails within the equipment rack, allowing them to be moved between different positions. This enables technicians to access optical components by sliding trays outward while maintaining structural stability when trays are positioned and locked in place.
2Ease of operation
If fiber optic equipment is made movable to improve access, then ease of operation improves, but device complexity increases due to guides and rails
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the universality principle by designing equipment trays that serve multiple functions: they hold optical equipment, provide structural support, and act as movable carriers along the rails. The trays are universally applicable to different equipment configurations and can be moved independently or in groups, reducing the need for separate mounting mechanisms for each device.
3Ease of operation
If stopping positions are added to guides and rails, then organization and access control improve, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the segmentation principle by dividing the continuous rail into discrete segments with specific stopping positions. Each stopping position is a distinct location where equipment trays can be securely positioned. This segmentation allows for standardized manufacturing of rail sections with pre-defined stop locations, making assembly easier while providing organized positions for equipment placement and jumper connection management.
Data Source
AI summary
Fiber optic equipment guides and rails and related methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, the fiber optic equipment guides and rails have at least one stopping member disposed therein to provide at least one stopping position during movement. The fiber optic equipment guides and rails can be included in fiber optic equipment to support movement or translation of the fiber optic equipment for access. Such fiber optic equipment can include, but is not limited to, fiber optic equipment chassis, drawers, equipment trays, and fiber optic modules. The fiber optic equipment guides and/or rails include at least one stopping member configured to provide at least one stopping position during movement. Stopping positions allow fiber optic equipment to be retained in a given position during access to the fiber optic equipment. The stopping positions are configured to be overcome with additional force to allow further movement of the fiber optic equipment.