Modular Cassette Holder with Pivotable Splice Receptacles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cassette holders for splice cassettes are complex to repair due to non-modular designs, leading to increased damage during maintenance and replacement, especially when exposed to environmental influences like temperature fluctuations, and require replacing entire components.
Innovation Solution
A modular cassette holder design with releasable components and pivotable splice cassettes, allowing for interchangeable modular components and easy detachment without damaging the base or auxiliary parts, facilitating simpler maintenance and repair.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of repair
If a non-modular cassette holder design is used, then the structural integrity is maintained, but the repair complexity increases and replacement requires damaging the base
Solution Approach 1:
The cassette holder is divided into modular components (cassette receptacles) that can be independently removed and replaced. Each receptacle is designed as a separate unit that attaches to and detaches from the base without damage, enabling simplified repair and maintenance while maintaining overall structural integrity.
2Area of stationary object
If splice cassettes are tightly arranged to maximize space utilization, then the area efficiency is improved, but the accessibility for configuration changes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The splice cassettes are designed with pivotable mounting that allows them to rotate between a horizontal transport position and a vertical operating position. This dynamic positioning enables easy accessibility for configuration changes while maintaining tight arrangement for space efficiency when not in use.
3Ease of manufacture
If integral fastening components are used, then the manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but the replacement difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening system is segmented into separate detachable components rather than integral fastening. The cassette receptacles use independent attachment mechanisms that allow individual components to be replaced without affecting the entire structure, simplifying repair while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through standardized connection interfaces.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a cassette holder (1) for splice cassettes (S), the cassette holder (1) comprising: a base (2), wherein the base (2) has a longitudinal axis (X) and a transverse axis (Y), wherein the base (2) has guide means (3a, 3b) for guiding optical fibers (4a, 4b), at least one modular component (5), wherein the modular component (5) has at least two cassette receptacles (6), wherein the cassette receptacles (6) are each configured to receive a splice cassette (S) such that the respective splice cassette (S) is pivotable in a state installed in the cassette receptacle (6), wherein the cassette receptacles (6) provide a pivot axis with an associated pivot range, wherein the pivot axis is aligned parallel to the longitudinal axis (X) of the base (2), wherein the modular component (5) is detachably attached to the base (2) by means of a retaining means (7) to allow for the interchangeability of the modular component. to provide component (5).