Fiber Optic Slack Storage Bracket for Terminal Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
In passive optical networks, managing varying lengths of fiber optic cables between network components is challenging due to location variability, leading to excess cable length that needs to be effectively stored while considering space constraints.
Innovation Solution
A slack storage bracket system is introduced, featuring a mounting structure with a slack storage structure that includes a wall framework ensuring a minimum fiber bend radius, and a terminal mounting structure with sleeve arrangements and rails to securely hold terminals and manage excess cable slack, allowing for compact storage and easy installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If fiber optic cable length is increased to accommodate location variability, then cable coverage is improved, but excess cable slack and clutter increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the excess cable slack from the installation area by providing a dedicated storage structure (channel or bracket) that separates the functional cable length from the excess portion, effectively removing the clutter problem while maintaining adaptability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements nesting by placing the cable storage channel within or adjacent to the terminal housing, or by integrating the slack storage bracket into the mounting structure, thereby utilizing existing space efficiently without adding external clutter
2Ease of operation
If slack storage structure is added to manage excess cable, then cable management is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the cable storage function with the existing terminal housing or mounting bracket by incorporating a channel or bracket structure that serves both structural support and cable storage purposes, thereby improving cable management without significantly increasing overall device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket or terminal housing is designed to serve multiple functions: providing mechanical support for the terminal, accommodating the cable slack storage channel, and facilitating installation on various surfaces, thereby achieving improved cable management through a multi-functional component rather than adding separate dedicated structures
3Area of stationary object
If compact storage structure is used to reduce space usage, then space efficiency is improved, but installation flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamics by making the slack storage bracket or channel removable or adjustable, allowing the structure to adapt to different installation scenarios and surfaces while maintaining compact form factor, thereby preserving installation flexibility despite space constraints
Data Source
AI summary
A slack storage bracket is configured to mount at an installation site. The slack storage bracket includes a slack storage structure configured to receive excess length of a cable. The slack storage bracket also includes a terminal mounting structure forward of the slack storage structure. A terminal can be mounted to the terminal mounting structure of the slack storage bracket, directly, with a terminal mounting bracket, and/or with a terminal adapter. The slack length can be managed within a slack management spool, which can be mounted at the slack storage structure.