Stubbed Fiber Optic Handling Device with Convertible Inner Drum
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Solution Overview
Problem
The handling of stubbed fiber optic hardware from factory to field is challenging due to difficulties in ensuring safe transportation and easy access during installation, as existing devices do not adequately address the need for secure transport and convenient access.
Innovation Solution
A handling device comprising an outer cover with removable sections for access and an inner drum with convertible sections between transport and installation status, allowing secure storage and easy retrieval of fiber optic components and cables, featuring a self-supported drum with non-rotating and rotating elements for secure clamping and release.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If stubbed fiber optic hardware is transported from factory to field, then transportation safety is improved, but access ease during installation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The handling device is divided into two main sections: a first section for handling fiber optic hardware components and a second section for handling fiber optic cables. This segmentation allows each section to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall safety and accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The handling device incorporates convertible sections that can change between different states (e.g., the drum can be in a transport position or an installation position). This dynamic capability allows the device to adapt its configuration based on whether it is being transported or is being used for installation, thereby maintaining both safety during transport and ease of access during installation.
2Reliability
If stubbed fiber optic hardware is stored in a compact manner, then transportation safety is improved, but access ease during installation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The handling device uses a nested structure where the drum is positioned within a protective cover, and the drum itself can accommodate multiple components in a compact, organized manner. This nesting approach ensures safe transport while allowing quick access to components when needed, as the drum can be easily removed from the cover and components can be quickly retrieved.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates convertible sections that can change between different states (e.g., the drum can be in a transport position or an installation position). This dynamic capability allows the device to adapt its configuration based on whether it is being transported or is being used for installation, thereby maintaining both safety during transport and ease of access during installation.
3Device complexity
If a simple handling device is used, then device complexity is reduced, but handling capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The handling device is divided into two main sections: a first section for handling fiber optic hardware components and a second section for handling fiber optic cables. This segmentation allows each section to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall safety and accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The handling device is designed to handle both fiber optic hardware components and fiber optic cables, making it a universal device that can accommodate different types of stubbed fiber optic hardware. This multi-functionality is achieved through the dual-section design, which allows a single device to perform multiple handling tasks without requiring separate specialized equipment.
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AI summary
A handling device (10) for stubbed fiber optic hardware, whereby stubbed fiber optic hardware has at least one fiber optic hardware component being connected to a fiber optic cable having a defined length, comprising: an outer cover (13) defining a cavity (14); and an inner drum (15) positioned in said cavity (14), whereby said drum (15) has a first, inner section (16) for handling the or each fiber optic hardware component and a second, outer section (17) for handling the fiber optic cable (Fig. 1)