Fiber Optic Module Chassis for High-Density Signal Splitting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Fiber optic telecommunications systems face challenges in increasing density and capacity while maintaining cost-effectiveness and flexibility for future expansion, as existing equipment struggles to efficiently manage high-density fiber optic connections.
Innovation Solution
A telecommunications assembly comprising a chassis and multiple fiber optic modules, where the modules have signal input locations with connectors that mate with adapters within the chassis, allowing for high-density fiber optic signal splitting and expansion capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If fiber optic equipment density is increased to meet growing demand, then transmission capacity is improved, but device complexity and installation difficulty worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into modular units (chassis, modules, adapter cards) that can be independently configured and installed. Each adapter card handles specific fiber connections, allowing the system to be built incrementally based on capacity needs without requiring complex integrated designs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a vertical stacking dimension with multiple adapter cards arranged in tiers within a single chassis. This allows horizontal expansion (more cards per chassis) and vertical expansion (multiple chassis stacked), providing scalable capacity without increasing the footprint of individual components.
2Area of stationary object
If fiber optic equipment density is increased to reduce footprint, then space utilization is improved, but ease of operation and maintenance worsen
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the system into standardized modules (chassis, adapter cards, fiber optic modules), each component can be pre-configured and tested independently before installation. This modularity simplifies maintenance as individual cards can be replaced without affecting the entire system.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter cards are designed with universal interfaces and standardized mounting mechanisms that work across different chassis configurations. This universality allows the same card designs to be used in various deployment scenarios, simplifying inventory management and maintenance procedures.
3Adaptability or versatility
If modular chassis with multiple modules are used to provide future expansion options, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The expansion capability is achieved through segmented, standardized interfaces between chassis and adapter cards. Each card type is designed for specific functions (fiber input, splitting, customer output), allowing the system to be expanded by simply adding compatible cards rather than redesigning the entire system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a nested hierarchical structure where fiber optic modules are inserted into adapter cards, which are then mounted in chassis, which can themselves be stacked in racks. This nested arrangement provides multiple levels of expansion while maintaining simple, standardized interfaces at each level.
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AI summary
A telecommunications assembly includes a chassis and a plurality of modules removably mounted within the chassis. The modules include one or more fiber optic signal input locations. The modules include optical equipment for splitting the input signals into customer output signals.