Removable Cable Port Mounting Plate for Fiber Splice Enclosures

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current fiber splice enclosures lack flexibility in cable port configuration, geometry, and door swing, requiring extensive modifications or additional hardware for installation, and do not allow for field replacement of the outer skin or easy configuration of interconnect mounting brackets, leading to sub-optimal installation and service interruptions.

Innovation Solution

A modular fiber splice enclosure design featuring interchangeable cable port mounting plates, a removably attached interconnect bracket assembly, and a hingedly mounted cover that can be configured for left or right door swing, allowing for customization and upgrade without extensive rework, along with a tethered ground system for continuous grounding.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If fixed configuration cable ports are used in fiber splice enclosures, then manufacturing and installation are simplified, but adaptability to different installation environments is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveenclosure manufacturing simplicityVSAvoidcable port configuration flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The cable port mounting plate is segmented from the main enclosure body, allowing it to be independently configured and replaced. The mounting plate includes multiple cable access openings that can be selectively positioned or removed to accommodate different installation requirements without redesigning the entire enclosure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The cable port configuration is made dynamic through the removable mounting plate design. Installers can add, remove, or reposition cable access openings on the mounting plate to adapt to changing installation environments, transforming a static enclosure into a dynamically configurable system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Strength

If the outer skin of the enclosure is permanently attached, then structural integrity is maintained, but replacement without service interruption becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveenclosure structural integrityVSAvoidouter skin replacement capability

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The enclosure is segmented into modular components including the outer skin, mounting plate, and internal components. The outer skin can be independently removed and replaced by loosening fastening screws, allowing maintenance without complete disassembly while maintaining structural integrity through standardized reconnection interfaces.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Adaptability or versatility

If extensive modifications are required for field configuration, then customization is achieved, but installation time and complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefield configuration customizationVSAvoidinstallation and configuration time

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting plate is pre-configured with multiple cable access openings in various positions during manufacturing. Installers can directly use these pre-positioned openings without performing modifications in the field, significantly reducing installation time while maintaining full customization capability for different cable routing requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables dynamic reconfiguration in the field through the removable mounting plate, allowing installers to add or remove cable access openings as needed without permanent modifications, facilitating rapid adaptation to different installation scenarios.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

4Adaptability or versatility

If additional mounting hardware is required for door swing changes, then door orientation flexibility is achieved, but device complexity and installation effort increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedoor swing orientation flexibilityVSAvoidmounting hardware requirements

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The hinge assembly is designed with universal mounting capabilities, featuring mounting plates with multiple hole positions that can accommodate both left-swing and right-swing configurations using the same hardware components. This eliminates the need for different hinge types or additional specialized mounting hardware.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

5Strength

If connector interconnect mounting brackets require considerable effort to configure, then secure mounting is achieved, but installation efficiency is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconnector mounting securityVSAvoidinstallation efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The interconnect mounting bracket is designed with adjustable positioning capabilities, allowing it to be easily configured in different positions along the enclosure using simple fastening mechanisms. This dynamic adjustability enables secure mounting without requiring complex alignment procedures or extensive installation effort.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS9291790B2Fiber splice enclosure having removable cable port mounting plate

Publication Date: 2016.03.22 AFL COMM LLC

AI summary

A fiber splice enclosure is provided. The fiber splice enclosure includes an enclosure, a cover, a chassis, and a cable port mounting plate for allowing entry and exit of cables. The cable port mounting plate is removably fastened to the enclosure and the chassis.