Wavelength Division Multiplexing Module With Breakable Cover
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Solution Overview
Problem
Fiber optic telecommunications systems face challenges in cost and complexity during initial installation and future expansion, with a need for modular and accessible solutions for optical add-drop multiplexers to manage multiple optical signals efficiently.
Innovation Solution
A telecommunications assembly comprising a chassis with modular fiber optic components, including splitters and multiplexers/demultiplexers, that allows for easy installation, expansion, and maintenance, with features like adjustable flanges and latches for correct orientation and access, and integrated cable management for efficient signal routing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a module mounting chassis is used to reduce initial installation cost and complexity, then ease of manufacture is improved, but device complexity increases due to multiple modules and components
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into separate functional modules (WDM modules, splitters, fanouts) that can be independently manufactured and installed in a chassis, allowing flexible configuration while simplifying initial installation and future expansion
Solution Approach 2:
The chassis is designed as a universal mounting platform that can accommodate various types of optical modules (WDM, splitters, fanouts) and cable configurations, providing multi-functionality for different installation scenarios
2Adaptability or versatility
If the chassis is pre-configured with maximum capacity transmission cables, then adaptability is improved for future expansion, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The chassis is pre-configured with transmission cables and connectors at the time of manufacture, so that when modules are installed later, they are automatically aligned and mated without requiring additional cable routing or connector installation
3Area of stationary object
If the chassis is mounted in cramped locations with limited access, then space utilization is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates for cleaning and maintenance
Solution Approach 1:
The module mounting chassis can be removed as a complete unit from the cabinet, allowing technicians to access and clean connectors and components in a convenient location outside the cramped installation space
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution reduces installation costs and complexity while enabling flexible expansion and easy maintenance, ensuring correct alignment and access to components, thereby enhancing the efficiency and capacity of fiber optic telecommunications systems.
Implementation Method 1
Within the interior of the module is located an optical component configured to multiplex and demultiplex optical signals
Implementation Method 2
optical fibers of transmission cables to be split into multiple strands, either by optical splitting of a signal carried by a single stranded cable
Data Source
AI summary
A telecommunications module includes a main housing portion and a cover, the main housing portion defining a first sidewall, a front wall, a rear wall, a top wall, and a bottom wall, the cover defining a second sidewall when mounted on the main housing portion. An optical component located within the module receives an input signal from a signal input location of the housing and outputs an output signal toward a signal output location on the front wall. The telecommunications module is configured such that the signal input location can be selected to be either on the front wall or the rear wall of the main housing. The cover defines a protrusion extending from the second sidewall toward the main housing portion, the protrusion being selectively breakable to expose a recess on the front wall of the main housing portion that defines a signal input location.