Fiber Optic Junction Box with Selectable Patching Sites

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing fiber optic connection boxes lack flexibility in cable routing and customization options, limiting space utilization and efficiency in fiber optic installations.

Innovation Solution

A connection box with a housing and a set of installation parts containing coupling devices that can be mounted in selectable positions for different cable directions, allowing for customizable cable routing and increased flexibility in space utilization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If coupling devices are mounted in fixed positions only, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but cable routing flexibility and space utilization are limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecable routing flexibilityVSAvoidhousing structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The housing is divided into multiple selectable positions for coupling devices, allowing flexible configuration. The housing includes a first region with first selectable positions and a second region with second selectable positions, enabling different cable routing arrangements without requiring a completely custom-designed housing for each application.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The housing is designed as a universal platform that can accommodate multiple coupling device configurations. The same housing structure can support various cable routing patterns by selectively mounting coupling devices at different positions, making the housing multi-functional for different installation scenarios.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple coupling devices are installed to increase connection capacity, then connectivity is improved, but space utilization efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconnection capacityVSAvoidspace utilization

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

Different regions of the housing are optimized for different coupling device orientations. The first region is designed for coupling devices in a first line direction, while the second region is designed for coupling devices in a second line direction. This local optimization allows efficient packing of multiple coupling devices without wasting space, as each region utilizes its spatial characteristics effectively.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

3Ease of operation

If customized coupling device positions are provided, then installation flexibility is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation flexibilityVSAvoidhousing manufacturing complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The housing is pre-designed with multiple predetermined selectable positions for coupling devices during the manufacturing stage. These positions are prepared in advance as part of the housing structure, allowing installers to simply select and mount coupling devices at the pre-configured locations without requiring complex custom manufacturing for each installation scenario.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP4617744A1Junction box with patching sites

Publication Date: 2025.09.17 HAUFF TECH GRIDCOM GMBH

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AI summary

The invention relates to a fiber optic connection box with a housing and a set of installation parts containing coupling devices, which coupling devices can be mounted in selectable positions in the housing, which positions are designed partly for a first line direction and partly for a second line direction different from the first.