Stackable Splitter Fan Out Box Housing Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Central offices and datacenters face space constraints and require a cost-effective, space-saving, and easy-to-install solution for managing optical fiber connections in Next-Generation Passive Optical Networks (NG-PON) applications, particularly for connecting an optical line terminal (OLT) to an optical distribution frame (ODF).
Innovation Solution
A modular and scalable Splitter Fan Out Box (SFO-box) system that allows stacking of up to six optical fan out modules, with a housing design featuring interchangeable screw-fastened components and a mandrill for fiber management, enabling flexible installation options such as rack or wall mounting, and includes deflector and adapter features for efficient cable routing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If a compact housing design is used to save space in central offices, then the footprint is reduced, but the ease of installation and maintenance becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is divided into a base and a top that can be separately assembled and disassembled. The base contains mounting means for the optical fan out module, while the top can be removed to access the interior space for cable routing and maintenance operations. This segmentation allows compact installation while maintaining ease of access during installation and maintenance phases.
2Quantity of substance
If multiple optical fan out modules are stacked to increase capacity, then the space efficiency improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The housing design with standardized mounting means in the base and removable top creates a universal configuration that can accommodate different numbers of optical fan out modules (e.g., 1x, 2x, or 6x stacking). The same base-top structure serves multiple capacity requirements, simplifying the overall system while increasing the quantity of modules that can be deployed.
3Ease of repair
If the housing is designed with removable top and base, then the ease of maintenance improves, but the structural strength may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The base and top are designed with predetermined connection interfaces and mounting means that guide the assembly and disassembly operations. The mounting means are pre-positioned to secure the optical fan out module firmly during operation, while the removable design allows straightforward access for maintenance without requiring complex tools or procedures, balancing structural integrity with ease of repair.
Data Source
AI summary
An SFO-box (1) suitable to receive at least one optical fan out module (6). The SFO-box (1) includes a housing (2) with a base (3) and a top (4) which in an assembled position encompass a mounting space (5) suitable to receive the at least one optical fan out module (6) therein. The top (4) includes first fastening means (7) and the base (3) comprises second fastening means (8) which from their layout are compatible to each other such that two assembled housings (2) can be attached to each other in a stackable manner by interconnecting the first fastening means (7) of the top (4) and the second fastening means (8) of the base (3).