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    An optical fiber organizing system (10) includes a slotted plate (100) having a first side (110) and a second opposite side (112). A plurality of positions (120) of the tray on the first side is configured to rotatably receive a plurality of trays (12). A plurality of slots (130) on the first side corresponds to the positions of the tray, and each slot is configured to receive a respective fiber optic tube that houses an optical fiber. A plurality of through openings (140) corresponds to the positions of the tray and extends through the slotted plate. The openings are configured so that the optical fiber extends through the opening, such that the fiber optic tubes are routed on the first side and the optical fibers are routed on the second side. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)
    公开号:ES2551595A2
    申请号:ES201430978
    申请日:2014-06-27
    公开日:2015-11-20
    发明作者:Emilie De Groe；Pieter Doultremont
    申请人:Tyco Electronics Raychem BVBA；
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    2 DESCRIPTION Fiber optic organizer Cross-reference to the related application (or applications) [1] This application claims the priority of US Patent Application with serial number 61 / 840.239, filed on June 27, 2013, whose disclosure is incorporated herein as a reference in its entirety. Background [2] This disclosure is generally related to fiber optic organizers. Modern optical devices and optical communications systems use 10 fiber optic cables extensively. Fiber optic cables are often used to transmit light signals for high speed data transmission. A fiber optic cable typically includes a tube that contains at least one optical fiber that operates by carrying optical signals. Fiber optic cables are frequently administered with a fiber optic organizer that includes a plurality of rotatably mounted trays 15 mounted on a support. The trays can accommodate fiber terminations in the form of splices or forks, for example. The fiber optic tubes and the optical fibers are routed to a plurality of trays. There are several problems with such fiber optic organization systems, including cable and fiber routing management. 20 [3] Improvements in fiber optic organizers are desirable. Summary [4] In accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure, organizing fiber optic tubes and optical fibers includes routing a first fiber optic tube that includes an optical fiber on a first side of a grooved plate toward a first tray. The optical fiber extends from the first side of the grooved plate through a first3 opening, to a second side of the slotted plate, and the optical fiber is routed on the second side of the slotted plate towards a second tray. The optical fiber extends from the second side of the slotted plate through a second opening to the first side of a slotted plate. The first fiber optic tube can also be received in a first slot associated with the first tray, and a second fiber optic tube 5 can be received in a second slot associated with the second tray. [5] In accordance with additional aspects of the present disclosure, a fiber optic organizing system includes a grooved plate having a first side and a second opposite side. A plurality of tray positions are configured on the first side to rotatably receive a plurality of trays. A plurality of slots on the first side corresponds to the positions of the tray, and each slot is configured to receive a respective fiber optic tube that houses an optical fiber. A plurality of through openings that correspond to the positions of the tray, extend through the slotted plate, and is configured so that the optical fiber extends through the opening, so that the optical fiber tubes are routed on the first side and the optical fibers 15 are routed to the second side. In some implementations, each of the tray positions includes a corresponding through opening that is generally located along the center of the grooved plate, the first and second grooves being located on each side of the through opening. A plurality of trays are rotatably received in the corresponding tray positions, and the trays include fiber delivery features such as a splice holder, a fork, a radio limiter, a gap storage, a retention tab of the fiber, etc. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [6] Figure 1 is a front perspective view illustrating an example of an optical fiber organizing system, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. [7] Figure 2 is a rear perspective view of the system illustrated in Figure 1. [8] Figure 3 is a front perspective view illustrating an example of a grooved plate and the trays of the system illustrated in Figure one.4 [9] Figure 4 is a front view of the slotted plate and trays illustrated in Figure 3. [10] Figure 5 is a side view of the slotted plate and trays illustrated in Figure 3. [ 11] Figure 6 is a partial side view taken closely, illustrating parts of the slotted plate 5 and the trays indicated in Detail 6 of Figure 5. [12] Figure 7 is a sectional view taken at along line 7-7 of Figure 4. [13] Figure 8 is a front view of the slotted plate illustrated in Figure 5. [14] Figure 9 is a rear view of the slotted plate illustrated in Figure 5. [15] Figure 10 is a sectional view taken along line 10-10 of Figure 8. 10 [16] Figure 11 is a sectional view taken along line 11-11 of Figure 8. [17] Figure 12 illustrates a first example of routing a tube and fiber. [18] Figure 13 illustrates a second example of tube and fiber routing. Detailed description [19] In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form part thereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration, specific embodiments in which it can be placed In practice the invention. In this regard, directional terminology is used, such as upper, lower, front, rear, etc., with reference to the orientation of the figure (or figures) being described. Because the components of the embodiments can be positioned in different orientations, the directional terminology is used for purposes of illustration and is by no means limiting. It should be understood that other embodiments can be used and structural or logical changes can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. The following detailed description, therefore, should not be taken in a limiting sense. [20] In general, this disclosure is related to fiber organizing systems 255 optics Referring to Figures 1 and 2, an organizer system 10 of optical fiber is illustrated. The organizer 10 includes a box 1 (of which only a lower part is illustrated for reasons of clarity) with a slotted support or plate 100 mounted thereon by means of an articulated connection 3, so that the slotted plate can rest flat in the bottom of the box 1 and a lid can be arranged thereon. To work on fiber optic cables 5 received by the system 10, the slotted plate 100 can be rotated to the vertical position illustrated in Figures 1 and 2. Box 1 includes a plurality of access openings 2 for fiber optic cables that are routed from the bottom of the box 1 to the slotted plate 100. [21] There are a plurality of trays 12 rotatably mounted on the slotted plate 10 100. A mounting structure 22 defines an articulated configuration between the trays 12 and the slotted plate 100, so that each tray 12 is rotatably mounted on the slotted plate 100, allowing the trays 12 to be turned to access the interiors of the trays 12. In some implementations, additional trays 12 can be placed in the box 1. Each tray 12 includes one or more fiber management features 14, 15 such as splice holders, radio limiters, clearance storage or retention tabs n fiber. It should be noted that trays 12 may only be splice trays, fork trays, combinations thereof, or accommodate equipment having other functions. [22] Figures 3-6 are various views of the system 10 illustrating trays 12 and slotted plate 20 removed from box 1, and Figures 7-11 illustrate the example of slotted plate 100 without trays 12. The slotted plate 100 has a first side or front side 110 and a second opposite side or rear side 112. The trays 12 are rotatably received in a plurality of positions 120 of the trays, and a plurality of slots 130 are defined on the first side 110 corresponding to positions 120 of the trays. In some 25 examples, slots 130 are modeled on slotted plate 100. [23] Each slot 130 is configured to receive a respective fiber optic tube that houses an optical fiber. The fiber optic feeding tubes are received by the system 10, and the optical fibers thereof are routed to the desired tray 12 for a function.6 appropriate fiber management. The optical fibers and the corresponding bypass tubes are then routed out of the system 10. Therefore, many tubes and fibers require manipulation and physical support. There are additional factors such as the need for sufficient clearance required for functions such as splicing, maintaining the proper radii of curvature, etc. which further complicate the organization of tubes and fibers. [24] In examples of the disclosed system 10, the first side 110 of the slotted plate 100 receives fiber optic tubes, as indicated above, in the slots 130 associated with each of the positions 120 of the trays. In the illustrated example, a plurality of tabs 122 extend inwardly from the periphery of the front side 112 of the slotted plate 100 to also support tubes in place on the channel 124 defined in an outer periphery 132 of the front side 112. Lower parts of the channels 124 include a structure 126 of a certain radius that guides the tube into the channels 124, while maintaining a desired radius of curvature. [25] A plurality of through openings 140 corresponds to the positions 120 of the trays and extend through the slotted plate 100. The openings 140 are configured so that the optical fiber extends through the opening 140, of so that the fiber optic tubes are routed and organized on the first side or front side 110 and the optical fibers thereof are routed and administered on the second side or rear side 112. [26] Figures 12 and 13 illustrate two examples of tube / fiber routing. Figure 12 20 illustrates a bifurcation application and Figure 13 illustrates a point-to-point application. In system 10, it receives a fiber optic feed tube 200. The feed tube 200 is received at the entry point 202 and routed under the tabs 122 (not illustrated in Figures 12 and 13) to the slot 130a for the tray position 120a having the desired tray 12a. The splice tray 12a defines a point 28 for fixing the tube in an articulated structure 25 of the splice tray 12. Once the feeding tube 200 carrying the optical fibers 204 is fixed in the splice tray 12a, at the fixing point 28, the individual fibers 204 extending from the tube 200 can enter the splice tray 12 and be spliced with other fibers 204, as illustrated in Figure 127 for example. In Fig. 12, spliced fiber 204 is then extended through the through opening 140a to the rear side 112 of the slotted plate 100 as indicated by illustrating the fiber 204a in dotted line. The fibers are routed as desired on the back side 112, then extending through the through openings 140 associated with the appropriate trays 12, returning to the front side 110 of the slotted plate 100. In the example of Figure 12, the Fiber 204a is routed on the rear side 112 towards the through opening 140b associated with a fork tray 12b. From the tray 12b, the fiber 204b extends through the through opening 140b to the rear side 112 and to another through opening 140c that is associated with a tray 12c. A bypass tube 210, which is received in the slot 130b, is routed to the front side 110 to exit 10 of the system 10. [27] In the point-to-point example illustrated in Figure 13, the feed tube 200 carrying The optical fibers 204 is fixed to the splice tray 12a at the fixation point 28, where an individual fiber 204 extending from the tube 200 enters the tray 12a containing the desired clearance of the optical fiber. The fiber 204 then extends to 15 through the through opening 140 towards the rear side 112 of the slotted plate 100, as indicated by illustrating the fiber 204a in a dotted line. The fiber 204a is routed as desired on the back side 112 and then extends through the through opening 140b associated with the tray 12b, returning to the front side 110 of the slotted plate 100. As illustrated in Figure 13, the Fiber 204a is spliced with another fiber 204b in tray 12b. The bypass tube 210 containing the fiber 204b is received in the slot 130b and routed to the front side 110 to exit the system 10. Thus, the individual fibers with routings on the second side 112, while the tubes 202, 204 they are routed and administered on the first side 110. [28] Figures 6 and 7 illustrate details of the grooved plate 100 and trays 12 of 25 joints. The articulated structure 30 of the splice tray 12 defines the fixing point 28 of the tube for the tray 12. Each tray 12 includes an articulated structure on each side of the tray 12. Any of the articulated structures 30 can be used to fix the tubes that carry the optical fibers, depending on which side is used for the input of8 fibers. In the illustrated example, the articulated structure 30 defines a general cross-section of C that has an outer rounded part, an inner rounded part and an inlet part to pass from the outside to the inside. The exterior of the articulated structure 30 has a size and is configured such that it fits under pressure in an articulation cavity 46 (see Figures 8 and 10) defined in the slotted plate 100. The cavity 46 includes a part of retention that has a transverse dimension that is generally smaller than the transverse dimension of the outside of the articulated structure 30, such that the articulated structure 30 fits flexibly in the cavity 46. The C-shaped cross-section of the articulated structure 30 allows the flexion of the articulated structure 30 towards the cavity 46. 10 [29] Figure 8 illustrates the front side 110 of the slotted plate 100 with the trays 12 removed. As illustrated in the example of Figure 8, the through openings 140 are positioned along the longitudinal axis 134. The slots 130 are located towards the outer periphery 132 of the slotted plate 100. Therefore, as indicated above, the tubes are routed on the front side 110 and the fibers are routed on the rear side 112. In addition, in certain embodiments, the fibers are generally positioned in the center of the slotted plate 100, while the tubes are positioned in the outer periphery 132 of the slotted plate 100. [30] In the illustrated example, a plurality of oblong projections 142 extends on the rear side 112 contiguously to each through opening 140. As best illustrated in Figure 9, the projections 142, which are positioned directly above and below the through openings 140 and centered along the longitudinal axis 134 in the illustrated embodiment, has a shape such that they maintain a desired radius of curvature in the fiber. On the rear side 112, there are defined channels 144 which extend generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, to contain and route the fibers on the rear side 112. The first 25 inner tongues or tabs 146 extend horizontally (perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 134) from the projections 142 on the channels 144, to keep the fibers within the channels 144. In the illustrated example, the second external tabs 148 extend horizontally towards the projections 142 and on the channels 1449 to further maintain the fibers within channels 144. Thus, the provision of projections 142, channels 144 and internal and external tabs 146, 148 provide various fiber routing characteristics on the rear side 112 of the slotted plate 100. [31] The grooves 130 are positioned on each side of the through openings 140 5 corresponding to each tray position 120 in the illustrated embodiment, and have a shape such that they maintain a desired radius of curvature in the tube. In addition, the tubes are received in the grooves 130 and extend into the articulated structure 30. Both ends of the articulated structure 30 are open, as are the ends of the grooves 130. Thus, the grooves 130 and The articulated structure 30 can accommodate the elongation or compression / shrinkage of the tubes along their longitudinal axes without affecting the optical fibers inside. The tubes received in the grooves 130, although generally axially fixed with respect to the articulated structures 30, can continue to move to accommodate the expansion or contraction of the material. Often, both slots 130 will not be used for a given position 120 of the tray. However, by providing the 15 slots 130 on each side of a through hole, flexibility is added to route the pipes as desired on the front side, as well as structural strength is provided to the slotted plate 100. [32] In some examples , the trays 12 are organized for predetermined functions. In certain implementations, the top three trays are reserved, 20 or "free" trays. The next four trays are feeder trays, the next 15 trays are splice trays, and the last two trays are fork trays. In other implementations, the trays are also optionally placed at the bottom of the box 1. For example, the repair trays are received in the box 11 in some implementations. [33] The foregoing report, examples and data provide a complete description of the manufacture and use of the composition of the invention. As many embodiments of the invention can be realized without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, the invention resides in the appended claims below. 3010 LIST OF NUMERICAL REFERENCES AND CORRESPONDING FEATURES 1 box 2 access openings 3 articulation of the box 10 organizer 5 12 tray 22 mounting structure 28 tube fixing 30 articulated structure 46 cavity 10 100 grooved plate 110 first side 112 second side 120 position in the tray 122 tabs 15 124 channel 126 tube curvature receiving structure 130 slot 132 outer periphery 134 longitudinal axis 20 140 through opening11 142 projection 144 channel 146 first tabs 148 second tabs 200 feed tube 5 202 inlet point 204 fiber 210 bypass pipe
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    12 CLAIMS 1. An optical fiber organizing system (10), comprising: a grooved plate (100) having a first side (110) and a second opposite side (112); a plurality of positions (120) of the tray on the first side, configured to rotatably receive a plurality of trays (12); 5 a plurality of slots (130) on the first side, corresponding to the positions of the tray, each slot being configured to receive a respective fiber optic tube that houses an optical fiber; a plurality of through openings (140) corresponding to the positions of the tray and extending through the slotted plate, the openings being configured so that the optical fiber extends through the opening, so that the tubes of Optical fibers are routed on the first side and the optical fibers are routed on the second side. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the through openings (140) are located along a longitudinal axis (134) of the slotted plate. 3. The system of any one of claims 1-2, wherein each of the 15 positions (120) of the tray includes a corresponding through opening (140). 4. The system of any of claims 1-3, wherein each of the positions (120) of the tray includes first and second grooves (130). 5. The system of claim 4, wherein the first and second grooves (130) are located on each side of the through opening (140) of the corresponding position of the tray. 6. The system of any one of claims 1-5, further comprising a plurality of trays (12) rotatably received in the corresponding positions (120) of the tray. 7. The system of claim 6, wherein each tray includes a feature (14)13 fiber administration. 8. The system of claim 7, wherein the fiber management feature (14) includes at least one between a splice holder, a fork, a radio limiter, a slack storage and a fiber retention tab . 9. The system of any of claims 1-8, further comprising a channel 5 (124) extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the first side of the grooved plate, to route the fiber optic tubes. 10. The system of any of claims 1-9, further comprising a plurality of projections (142) on the second side of the grooved plate, located along the longitudinal axis, each of the projections being positioned adjacent to a of 10 through openings. 11. The system of any of claims 1-10, further comprising a channel (144) extending parallel to the longitudinal axis on the second side of the slotted plate, for routing the optical fibers. 12. A method, comprising: routing a first fiber optic tube (200) that includes an optical fiber (204) on a first side (110) of a slotted plate (100) to a first tray (12a); extending the optical fiber from the first side of the slotted plate, through a first opening (140a) to a second side (112) of the slotted plate; route the optical fiber on the second side of the slotted plate to a second tray (12b); extend the optical fiber (204) from the second side of the slotted plate through a second opening (140b) to the first side of the slotted plate. 13. The method of claim 12, further comprising: receiving the first fiber optic tube in a first slot (130a) associated with the first14 tray 14. The method of any of claims 12-13, further comprising: receiving a second fiber optic tube (210) in a second slot (130b) associated with the second tray. 15. The method of any of claims 12-14, further comprising: splicing the first optical fiber (204a) with a second optical fiber (204b) in the first tray (12a) and extending the second optical fiber through The opening.
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