Cable Winding Housing With Locking Reel for Faster Fiber Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing optical branch points, particularly indoor ones, require time-consuming and delicate installation processes, leading to potential damage and high operational costs due to the need for specialized equipment and skilled operators.
Innovation Solution
A cable winding box with a base, a rotating reel, and a receiving plate for pre-connectorized assemblies, featuring locking mechanisms to simplify the installation process by allowing controlled unwinding and positioning of pre-connectorized optical cables.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional optical branch point installation methods are used, then connection functionality is achieved, but installation time is excessive and operational complexity is high
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-connectorizing the optical cable assemblies before installation. The cables come pre-prepared with connectors attached, and the housing is pre-configured with alignment features and locking mechanisms. This eliminates the need for on-site connectorization and complex alignment operations during installation, dramatically reducing installation time while maintaining connection functionality.
2Ease of operation
If traditional optical branch point installation methods are used, then connection functionality is achieved, but operational complexity increases due to specialized equipment and trained operators
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service through a self-aligning housing design with integrated alignment features and a self-locking reel mechanism. The housing automatically guides the pre-connectorized cables into proper alignment, and the reel locks itself at the correct position, eliminating the need for specialized alignment tools or highly trained operators. The system performs the complex alignment and positioning functions automatically during installation.
3Reliability
If traditional optical branch point installation methods are used, then connection functionality is achieved, but cable damage risk increases due to delicate handling requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent reduces cable damage risk by performing all delicate connectorization operations in advance during manufacturing, under controlled conditions. The pre-connectorized cables are protected within the housing structure during installation, eliminating exposure to field conditions that could cause damage. The standardized interfaces and protective housing further minimize handling risks during deployment.
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AI summary
This description relates to a housing (150) for winding cable (107) comprising: - a base (103); - a cable winding reel (105) mounted for rotation relative to the base; - a plate (109) for receiving at least one pre-connectorized assembly (111) of the cable, the plate being mounted for rotation coaxially with the reel; and - elements for locking the angular position of the plate relative to the reel.