Fiber Optic Cable Enclosure Box With Multi-Exit Backplate
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional SCTs require interior access for installation, risking damage to components and prolonging the installation process, and lack multiple exit options for drop cables.
Innovation Solution
An enclosure box assembly with a backplate and latches that allows secure attachment to a wall without twisting, featuring multiple exit openings for drop cables and a monolithic structure to prevent interior access, along with preinstalled fiber optic components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the conventional SCT requires interior access for installation by removing the cover and preinstalled cable, then the SCT can be installed, but the installation process is prolonged and components such as fiber, connector, and adapter are at risk of damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-assembling the SCT with the backplate, latches, and preinstalled cable in a ready-to-install configuration before delivery to the installation site. This eliminates the need for interior access and component removal during installation, allowing the SCT to be mounted directly to the wall in a single operation, thereby reducing installation time and eliminating damage risks to internal components
2Ease of operation
If the conventional SCT requires interior access for installation, then the SCT can be installed, but components such as fiber, connector, and adapter are at risk of damage
Solution Approach 1:
The SCT is pre-assembled with all internal components (fiber, connector, adapter, cable) properly installed and secured before delivery. The latches are pre-configured to secure the backplate without requiring interior access during installation, ensuring that no components are exposed to damage risks during the mounting process
3Adaptability or versatility
If the SCT lacks multiple exit options for drop cable, then the structure is simpler, but the adaptability for different installation configurations is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The backplate is segmented with multiple distinct exit openings (first, second, and third exit openings) positioned at different locations and orientations. This segmentation allows the drop cable to exit through different openings based on the specific installation configuration and wall type, providing versatility without requiring complex internal routing mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The backplate is designed as a multi-functional component that serves both as a mounting surface and as a cable management structure with multiple exit options. This universal design allows the same backplate to accommodate various installation scenarios (different wall types, cable routing requirements) without requiring different SCT models or additional accessories
Data Source
AI summary
An enclosure box assembly for fiber optic cable includes an enclosure box, a backplate, a preterminated fiber optic drop cable preinstalled with the enclosure box, and a fiber optic adapter preinstalled with the enclosure box and optically connected with the fiber optic drop cable. The backplate includes a plurality of latches that are configured to interlock with a complementary latching structure on the enclosure box, and a plurality of slotted countersunk screw holes configured to receive screws for attaching the backplate to a support structure. The backplate includes a first exit opening through a middle portion of the backplate, a second exit opening at a top end of the backplate, and a third exit opening at a bottom end of the backplate.