Rapid Universal Rack-Mount Enclosure with Rotatable Fiber Spool
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Solution Overview
Problem
The varying lengths of fiber optic cables needed between fiber optic equipment and distribution frames pose a challenge in managing and connecting them effectively.
Innovation Solution
A cable enclosure assembly with a rotatable spool and adapters that allows for flexible management of fiber optic cables, enabling them to be stored and dispensed efficiently while maintaining connectivity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If fiber optic cables are routed between fiber optic equipment and distribution frames, then connectivity is established, but cable management becomes complex due to varying lengths
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a rotatable spool mechanism that allows the cable enclosure to dynamically adjust its orientation. The spool can rotate to different positions to accommodate varying cable lengths and routing requirements, enabling the system to adapt to different deployment scenarios without requiring complex manual cable management procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable enclosure assembly is designed as a universal solution that can handle multiple cable length requirements through a single device. The rotatable spool mechanism allows the same enclosure to serve different functions for various cable lengths, eliminating the need for multiple specialized cable management devices.
2Ease of manufacture
If fixed cable routing is used, then installation is simple, but flexibility for varying lengths is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable spool transforms the static cable routing system into a dynamic one. The spool can be rotated to different angular positions to accommodate varying cable lengths, providing flexibility while maintaining a relatively simple installation process. The mechanism allows on-site adjustment without requiring complex pre-planning or multiple installation steps.
3Ease of operation
If cable spool is made rotatable, then cable deployment flexibility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable spool mechanism provides operational flexibility for cable deployment while maintaining reasonable device complexity. The spool can be rotated manually or mechanically to the required position, and once positioned, can be locked to maintain stability. This dynamic capability allows operators to easily deploy cables of varying lengths without requiring overly complex automated positioning systems.
Data Source
AI summary
A cable enclosure assembly includes an enclosure, a cable spool and a length of fiber optic cable. The enclosure defines an interior region, a first opening and a second opening aligned with the first opening. The first and second openings provide access to the interior region. The cable spool is disposed in the interior region of the enclosure and is rotatably engaged with the enclosure. The cable spool includes a drum and a flange engaged to the drum. The flange has an outer peripheral side, a cable management portion and an adapter bulkhead portion. The adapter bulkhead portion extends outwardly from the cable management portion and forms a portion of the outer peripheral side. The length of the fiber optic cable is dispose about the drum of the cable spool.