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- the present invention relates generally to telecommunications equipment. More particularly, present invention relates to high-density fiber distribution frames including fiber termination blocks.
- density it is meant the number of locations per unit volume or unit area for providing connection on the fiber distribution frame.
- One aspect of the present invention relates to a fiber termination block that includes a frame structure adapted to be connected to a fiber distribution rack.
- the frame structure includes a front end and a rear end.
- a front fiber optic adapter array is positioned adjacent the front end of the frame structure.
- a plurality of rear modules is mounted at the rear end of the frame structure. Each of the rear modules defines a front opening.
- At least one coupler is mounted within each of the rear modules.
- a plurality of fiber optic cables is provided for transmitting fiber optic signals between the front fiber optic adapter array and the couplers. The fiber optic cables extend through the front openings of the rear modules to access the couplers.
- the fiber optic module includes a housing having two spaced-apart major sides interconnected by two spaced-apart minor sides. The major and minor sides extend between front and rear ends of the housing. The front end of the housing defines a front opening through which a plurality of fiber optic cables can pass.
- the module also includes structure for connecting the housing to the distribution frame, a plurality of fiber optic adapters mounted at the rear end of the housing, and a plurality if indicator lights mounted at the front end of the housing.
- a fiber optic coupler is mounted within the housing and at least one radius limiter is positioned near the front opening of the housing. The radius limiter limits the bending radiuses of the fiber optic cables that pass through the opening.
- a further aspect of the present invention relates to a fiber distribution apparatus including a rack having a front side and a rear side.
- a front fiber optic adapter array is positioned adjacent the front side of the rack, and a plurality of rear modules is mounted at the rear side of the rack.
- Each of the rear modules defines a front opening.
- At least one coupler mounted within each of the rear modules, and a plurality of fiber optic cables is provided for transmitting fiber optic signals between the front fiber optic adapter array and the couplers.
- the fiber optic cables extend through the front openings of the rear modules to access the couplers.
- FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a fiber distribution rack constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the fiber distribution rack of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 is a partial front view of the fiber distribution rack of FIG. 1 with a fiber termination block secured thereto;
- FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view of the rack and termination block of FIG. 3;
- FIG. 5 is a rear view of the rack of FIGS. 1 and 2 with a cable management route schematically depicted;
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a fiber termination block constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a rear perspective view of the fiber termination block of FIG. 6;
- FIG. 8 is a partially exploded, perspective view of the fiber termination block of FIG. 6;
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the fiber termination block of FIG. 6 with the front door open and one of the sliding adapter packs slid laterally outward;
- FIG. 10 is a rear view of the fiber termination block of FIG. 6;
- FIG. 11 is a rear perspective view of a rear adapter module constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
- FIG. 12 is a front perspective view of the rear adapter module of FIG. 11;
- FIG. 13 is a top view of the rear adapter module of FIG. 11 with the side panel removed and a cable management configuration schematic shown therein;
- FIG. 14 illustrates a schematic cross-connect circuit configuration showing exemplary signal paths for main signals (solid) and for continuity check and identifier signals (dashed).
- a fiber distribution apparatus 10 i.e., a rack, frame, bay, etc.
- the frame 12 includes spaced-apart and parallel vertical support posts 16 , 17 extending the height of the frame 10 .
- the support posts 16 , 17 are connected at their upper ends by a cross-brace 13 .
- a vertical and centrally positioned trough 20 is provided on the front side of the frame 12 .
- the trough 20 is vertically aligned and has a U-shaped cross-section that opens toward the front of the frame 12 .
- a back wall of the trough 20 is rigidly secured to the top brace 13 .
- the base 14 includes a base trough 22 that is positioned below and is accessible from the vertical trough 20 .
- Radius limiters 26 are provided at the lower terminal end of the vertical trough 20 .
- the radius limiters 26 are capped with clips 28 to permit passage of fiber optic cables between the spacing of the clips 28 and into the vertical trough 20 such that fibers can be passed from the base trough 22 into the vertical trough 20 .
- the backside of the fiber distribution apparatus 10 also includes a centrally located, vertical trough 320 .
- a plurality of vertically spaced-apart spools 324 is positioned within the trough 320 .
- a rear base opening 318 is positioned beneath the vertical trough 320 for use in allowing cable to pass through the base 14 in raised floor applications.
- Radius limiting guides 323 are provided for guiding fiber optic cable fed to and from the vertical trough 320 .
- a base plate 319 protects fiber optic cables routed adjacent to the bottom of the frame 14 .
- vertically spaced-apart horizontal troughs 325 are positioned on left and right sides of the vertical trough 320 .
- Each of the horizontal troughs 325 is connected to a guide ring 327 by a downwardly curved radius limiter 333 .
- the guide rings 327 are arranged to define vertical channels positioned on opposite sides of vertical trough 320 .
- a set of five vertically spaced-apart fanning members 329 is positioned above the outer end portion of each of the horizontal troughs 325 .
- the fanning members 329 have curved surfaces that function as bending radius limiters.
- the curved surface of the lowermost fanning member of each set face downwardly, while the curved surfaces of the remainder of the fanning members of each set face upwardly.
- a cable retaining flange 337 is located at the far end of each fanning member 329 .
- Shielding plates 331 are positioned outside the fanning members 329 .
- the frame 12 is configured to hold or support a plurality of fiber termination blocks.
- the fiber termination blocks are mounted on the frame 12 so as to form separate vertical rows located on opposite sides of the central trough 20 .
- FIGS. 3 and 4 show a representative fiber termination block 30 mounted on the right side of the vertical trough 20 .
- fiber termination blocks mounted on the left side of the vertical trough preferably are constructed in the mirror image of the termination block 30 .
- the fiber termination block 30 preferably includes a lateral flange 33 (best shown in FIGS. 4 and 7) positioned to align with a corresponding flange 35 (best shown in FIGS. 1 and 4) of the frame 12 .
- fasteners e.g., screws, bolts, etc.
- any type of connection arrangement could be used.
- FIG. 5 shows a rear view of the fiber distribution apparatus 10 with the fiber termination block 30 mounted on the frame 12 .
- a representative fiber optic cable 340 is shown connected to a rear adapter array 342 of the termination block 30 .
- the cable 340 is guided by numerous cable management structures. For example, the cable 340 extends between two of the fanning members 329 downward to the horizontal trough 325 . The cable 340 then extends across the trough 325 , and down the channel defined by rings 327 toward the bottom of the frame 12 . Excess cable is managed by looping the excess cable about the spools 324 in the rear vertical channel 320 . From the vertical channel 320 , the cable can extend under radius limiter 323 and upward through rings 327 to the top of the frame 12 for overhead cable entry/exit.
- FIGS. 6 - 10 show the fiber termination block 30 in isolation from the frame 12 .
- the termination block 30 includes a support frame 36 that defines a front housing 37 and a rear housing 39 .
- a plurality of front adapter modules 38 i.e., sliding adapter packs
- Each of the front adapter modules 38 includes a row of fiber optic adapters 41 mounted on an elongated support structure 43 .
- the rows of adapters 41 form a front adapter array 51 (best shown in FIGS. 8 and 9) that includes a plurality of rows and columns of adapters.
- the support structures 43 are mounted within guides 45 connected to the frame 36 .
- the guides 45 allow the front adapter modules 38 to individually slide in a direction transverse relative to a longitudinal axis L of the termination block 30 (e.g., horizontally as shown in FIG. 9). This individual sliding action makes the adapters 41 more accessible. Pivoting locks 47 prevent the adapter modules 38 from inadvertently sliding. Further details concerning the adapter modules 38 are provided in the aforementioned '444 patent, which was previously incorporated by reference.
- the fiber optic adapters 41 permit the connection of fiber optic cables to the front sides of the modules 38 .
- the adapters 41 also provide locations for connecting fiber optic cables to the rear of each module 38 .
- Fiber optic cables connected to the front of the modules 38 will extend away from the front faces of the modules 38 in a direction generally perpendicular to a plane defined by posts 16 , 17 .
- the cables first extend between fanning members 39 , and then extend downwardly around a radius limiter 40 and rearwardly through a lower retaining clip 42 .
- the cables then extend rearwardly through a horizontal trough 77 provided on the distribution apparatus 10 (shown in FIG. 1), and laterally through passage 79 toward the center of the rack.
- the cables After passing through passage 79 , the cables extend downwardly through vertically spaced-apart rings 81 . If it is desired to provide cross-connections with circuits at the opposite side of the frame 12 , the cables are looped under radius limiters 26 , routed to the other side of the frame, and extended up through rings 81 to the desired cross-connect location. Excess cable can be managed by wrapping the cable around the spools 24 of the vertical trough 20 in the same manner shown in FIG. 5. If it is desired to provide cross-connections with another distribution apparatus, the cables preferably exit the distribution apparatus through trough 22 .
- hinged doors or covers 44 are secured to the frame 36 such that the covers 44 protect the looped cables extending from modules 38 and around radius limiter 40 .
- the doors 44 may be opened by pivoting along their vertical hinges 45 to permit increased ease of access to the adapter modules 38 .
- the rear housing 39 of the termination block 30 defines a cavity or bay 48 sized to receive a plurality of rear adapter modules 50 .
- the bay 48 is generally rectangular and is defined between two spaced-apart vertical walls 52 and 54 .
- a removable cover 56 encloses the top of the bay 48 , and a base 58 defines the bottom of the bay 48 .
- the rear adapter modules 50 are vertically stacked within the bay 48 .
- the bay 48 is sized to receive four of the adapter modules 50 .
- the number of modules can be varied without departing from the principles of the present invention. Any number of conventional techniques can retain the rear adapter modules 50 within the rear housing 39 .
- the modules can be secured to the rear housing 39 by fasteners (e.g., screws, bolts, etc.), clips, latches, etc. As shown in FIG.
- the modules 50 are secured (e.g., by fasteners) to a vertical support 53 mounted between the base 58 and the cover 56 of the rear housing 39 (e.g., by fasteners).
- the front of the vertical support 53 is covered by a removable vertical edge protector 55 having a curved front surface and rear edges that fit within corresponding slots 57 defined by the front sides of the modules 50 .
- the edge protector 55 can be removed to access the fasteners used to secure the modules 50 to the vertical support 53 .
- the back side of the rear housing 39 is preferably open such that the rear adapter modules 50 can be inserted from the back side of the termination block 30 into the bay 48 , and pushed into abutment with the vertical support 53 .
- each of the rear adapter modules 50 includes an array of fiber optic adapters 60 arranged in rows and columns.
- the adapters 60 of the four rear adapter modules 50 collectively form the rear adapter array 342 of the entire termination block 30 .
- the rear adapter array 342 is divided into first and second regions 342 a and 342 b by a step 344 .
- the step 344 provides an offset that recesses the second region 342 b further into the rear housing 39 than the first region 342 a .
- the adapters 60 of each of the regions 342 a and 342 b are mounted on surfaces aligned at oblique angles relative to the longitudinal axis L of the fiber termination block 30 .
- each of the rear adapter modules 50 includes an array of indicator lights 346 (e.g., light-emitting diodes) for use in tracing cross-connected signals.
- the indictor lights 346 are located at the front of each module 50 , and face toward the front of the termination block 30 .
- the indicator lights 346 are laterally offset with respect to the front adapter array 51 .
- the indicator lights 346 are not obstructed by the front adapter modules 38 of the front adapter array 51 .
- the adapter modules 38 do at least partially block portions of the array of indicator lights 346 from view.
- a plurality of fiber optic cables can be coupled to the rear adapter arrays 342 . Additional fiber optic cables are routed from the rear adapter array 342 through the rear adapter modules 50 to the front adapter modules 38 .
- couplers e.g., splitters, combiners, wave division multi-plexers, etc.
- the cables pass through an intermediate region defined by the support frame 36 of the fiber termination block 30 .
- the intermediate region includes a plurality of fanning members 350 (shown in FIG. 8) that facilitate cable management within the intermediate region.
- a side panel 352 encloses the intermediate chamber 348 .
- the side panel 352 includes a plurality of slots 354 that provide clearance for allowing fiber optic cables connected to the front adapter modules 38 to pass through the side panel 352 when the front adapter modules 38 are slid laterally from the guides 45 .
- FIGS. 11 and 12 show one of the rear adapter modules 50 in isolation from the fiber termination block 30 .
- the depicted rear adapter module 50 includes a housing 356 having two spaced-apart major sides 358 interconnected by two spaced-apart minor sides 360 .
- the major and minor sides 358 and 360 extend between front and back ends 362 and 364 of the adapter module 50 .
- the fiber optic adapters 60 are mounted at the back end 364 of the rear adapter module 50 .
- the adapters 60 are shown mounted at first and second surfaces 366 and 368 that are substantially parallel to one another.
- a staggering member 370 extends transversely between the first and second surfaces 366 and 368 to provide a connection thereinbetween.
- the adapters 60 are preferably removably connected to the housing 356 .
- the adapters 60 can be snap fit within clips 69 that are snapped within the rear of the housing 356 .
- the rear adapter module 50 also includes a front wall 380 defining an opening 382 sized for allowing a plurality of fiber optic cables to pass therethrough. Radius limiters 384 that limit the amount the fiber optic cables passing through the opening 382 can bend define top and bottom sides of the opening.
- the front wall 380 also includes a panel portion 386 at which the array of indicator lights 346 is mounted. In certain embodiments, the indicator lights 346 can be eliminated.
- the depicted embodiment includes 12 adapters.
- the adapters 60 are arranged in pairs with each pair defining a transmit input port (Tx in ) and a receive output port (Rx out ).
- adapters 388 and 390 represent one such pair.
- Each pair of adapters 60 corresponds to a separate fiber optic circuit.
- Each of the six circuits has a corresponding indicator light 346 positioned at the front of the rear adapter module 50 for use in tracing cross-connect signals transmitted through the circuits.
- the pairs of rear adapters 60 can be optically coupled to the front adapters 41 by fiber optic cables.
- couplers 392 (shown in FIG. 13) are positioned within the rear adapter module 50 to provide an end user with desired optical routing pathways or configurations.
- the plurality of couplers 392 are mounted within the adapter module 50 by a bracket structure 63 secured to one of the minor sides 360 of the rear adapter module 50 .
- FIG. 13 shows a strictly representative routing configuration for connecting the Tx in and Rx out ports of one of the pairs of rear adapters 60 to corresponding transmit output and receive input ports (Tx out and Rx in ) provided at one of the front adapter modules 38 .
- the Rx out port is hidden behind the Tx in port.
- the Tx in signal from the Tx in port is split by one of the couplers 392 such that the signal is also directed to a transmit monitor port Tx monitor at the front adapter module 38 , and an indicator light ID out at the front of the rear adapter module 50 .
- the Rx in signal from the Rx in port is split by one of the couplers 392 such that the signal is also directed to a receive monitor port Rx monitor at the front adapter module 38 .
- the fiber optic cables within the rear module 50 are looped around guides 393 within the module 50 to enhance cable management.
- couplers 392 have been shown as splitters, it will be appreciated that different types of couplers can be varied to achieve desired routing configurations. Additionally, while only one circuit has been shown in the module 50 for clarity, it will be appreciated that fibers for each of the six different optical circuits can be provided within the rear module 50 . Further, in certain embodiments, it may be desired to by-pass the couplers 392 and provide straight pass throughs through the rear module 50 . In still other embodiments, the rear adapters 60 can be eliminated, or replaced with blanks, such that the rear module 50 functions solely to house couplers that are accessed through the front opening 382 . While six pairs of adapters 60 have been shown mounted on the rear module 50 , it will be appreciated that any number of adapters could be used depending upon the needs of an end user.
- FIG. 14 illustrates the circuit paths between a first circuit 400 a and a second circuit 400 b during main signal usage (shown in solid line), and during visual continuity check and identifier usage (shown in dashed line).
- Main signals are at the 1310 nanometer (nm) window (e.g., 1260-1360 nm) or the 1550 nm window (e.g., 1430-1580 nm).
- the identification signals are passed through the circuits in a reverse direction to the main signals. Further, the identification signals are at a wavelength of visible light, such as 400-700 nm.
- a rear adapter module 50 a and a front connector module 38 a form the first circuit 400 a ; and a rear adapter module 50 b and a front connector module 38 b form the second circuit 400 b .
- the rear adapter module 50 a includes an Rx out port 404 a , a Tx in port 406 a , and an indicator light 408 a .
- the front connector module 38 a includes an Rx in port 410 a , an Rx mon 412 a , a Tx mon port 414 a and a Tx in port 116 a .
- the rear module 50 b includes an Rx out port 404 b , a Tx in port 406 b , and an indicator light 408 b .
- the front connector module 38 b includes an Rx in port 410 b , an Rx mon port 412 b , a Tx mon port 414 b and a Tx out port 416 b .
- a first cross connect cable 420 (e.g., a patch cord or a jumper cable) provides a connection between the Rx in port 410 a and the Tx out port 416 b .
- a second cross connect cable 422 provides a fiber optic connection between the Tx out port 416 a and the Rx in port 410 b.
- a main signal inputted (e.g., from equipment) at the Tx in port 406 a travels through the module 50 a to the Tx out port 416 a of the front connector module 38 a . From the Tx out port 416 a , the signal travels through cross connect cable 422 to the Rx in port 410 b of the front connector module 38 b . Thereafter, the signal travels from the Rx in port 410 b to the Rx out port 404 b where the signal is outputted to equipment.
- a tracing signal can be injected through the Rx mon port 412 b .
- the injected signal follows the pathway defined by the main signal through the cross connect cable 422 to the first module 50 a where the tracing signal is output at the indicator light 408 a.
- the second main signal is input at Tx in port 406 b (e.g., from equipment) and is transmitted to the Tx out port 416 b of the front connector module 38 b .
- the signal is transmitted by the cross connect cable 420 to the Rx in port 410 a of the front connector module 38 a .
- the signal travels to the Rx out port 404 a where the signal is outputted to equipment.
- a tracing signal can be injected into the Rx mon port 412 a .
- the injected signal travels in a reverse direction along the pathway defined by the second main signal and is output at the indicator light 408 b of the second module 50 b.
- the tracing signals are injected through the monitor ports.
- separate ports can be linked to the receive output lines (e.g., by couplers such as splitters) for use in injecting tracing signals through the cross-connect circuits.
- couplers 450 a and 452 a are used to split signals at the first module 50 a
- couplers 450 b and 452 b are used to split signals at the second module 50 b .
- the couplers 450 a , 452 a , 450 b and 452 b can have any number of conventionally known configurations, and are preferably adapted to allow the identification signals to pass in the reverse direction to the main signals.
- the adapters described herein can have any number of known adapter configurations (e.g. FC type adapters, SC type adapters, ST type adapters, etc.)
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- The present invention relates generally to telecommunications equipment. More particularly, present invention relates to high-density fiber distribution frames including fiber termination blocks.
- In the telecommunications industry, the use of fiber optic cables for carrying transmission signals is rapidly growing. To interconnect fiber optic equipment, fiber distribution frames have been developed. Examples of fiber distribution frames are shown in commonly assigned U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,497,444 and 5,758,003, which are hereby incorporated by reference.
- With the increase in use of fiber optic cables in the telecommunications industry, it is desirable to provide fiber distribution frames with increased density. By density, it is meant the number of locations per unit volume or unit area for providing connection on the fiber distribution frame.
- The space constraints associated with high-density distribution frames can cause cable management problems. Effective cable management prevents excessive bending of fiber optic cables within the frames. Effective cable management also minimizes tangling of cables, and provides improved accessibility to components that may require servicing.
- It is an object of the present invention to provide a fiber distribution frame that permits high density, ready access and enhanced fiber management.
- One aspect of the present invention relates to a fiber termination block that includes a frame structure adapted to be connected to a fiber distribution rack. The frame structure includes a front end and a rear end. A front fiber optic adapter array is positioned adjacent the front end of the frame structure. A plurality of rear modules is mounted at the rear end of the frame structure. Each of the rear modules defines a front opening. At least one coupler is mounted within each of the rear modules. A plurality of fiber optic cables is provided for transmitting fiber optic signals between the front fiber optic adapter array and the couplers. The fiber optic cables extend through the front openings of the rear modules to access the couplers.
- Another aspect of the present invention relates to a fiber optic module that is adapted to be connected to a fiber optic distribution frame. The fiber optic module includes a housing having two spaced-apart major sides interconnected by two spaced-apart minor sides. The major and minor sides extend between front and rear ends of the housing. The front end of the housing defines a front opening through which a plurality of fiber optic cables can pass. The module also includes structure for connecting the housing to the distribution frame, a plurality of fiber optic adapters mounted at the rear end of the housing, and a plurality if indicator lights mounted at the front end of the housing. A fiber optic coupler is mounted within the housing and at least one radius limiter is positioned near the front opening of the housing. The radius limiter limits the bending radiuses of the fiber optic cables that pass through the opening.
- A further aspect of the present invention relates to a fiber distribution apparatus including a rack having a front side and a rear side. A front fiber optic adapter array is positioned adjacent the front side of the rack, and a plurality of rear modules is mounted at the rear side of the rack. Each of the rear modules defines a front opening. At least one coupler mounted within each of the rear modules, and a plurality of fiber optic cables is provided for transmitting fiber optic signals between the front fiber optic adapter array and the couplers. The fiber optic cables extend through the front openings of the rear modules to access the couplers.
- A variety of advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description that follows, and in part will be apparent from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention as claimed.
- The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate several aspects of the invention and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. A brief description of the drawings is as follows:
- FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a fiber distribution rack constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention;
- FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the fiber distribution rack of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 is a partial front view of the fiber distribution rack of FIG. 1 with a fiber termination block secured thereto;
- FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view of the rack and termination block of FIG. 3;
- FIG. 5 is a rear view of the rack of FIGS. 1 and 2 with a cable management route schematically depicted;
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a fiber termination block constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention;
- FIG. 7 is a rear perspective view of the fiber termination block of FIG. 6;
- FIG. 8 is a partially exploded, perspective view of the fiber termination block of FIG. 6;
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the fiber termination block of FIG. 6 with the front door open and one of the sliding adapter packs slid laterally outward;
- FIG. 10 is a rear view of the fiber termination block of FIG. 6;
- FIG. 11 is a rear perspective view of a rear adapter module constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention;
- FIG. 12 is a front perspective view of the rear adapter module of FIG. 11;
- FIG. 13 is a top view of the rear adapter module of FIG. 11 with the side panel removed and a cable management configuration schematic shown therein; and
- FIG. 14 illustrates a schematic cross-connect circuit configuration showing exemplary signal paths for main signals (solid) and for continuity check and identifier signals (dashed).
- Reference will now be made in detail to exemplary aspects of the present invention that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. With initial reference to FIG. 1, a fiber distribution apparatus10 (i.e., a rack, frame, bay, etc.) is shown including a
support frame 12 mounted on abase member 14. Theframe 12 includes spaced-apart and parallelvertical support posts frame 10. Thesupport posts cross-brace 13. On the front side of theframe 12, a vertical and centrally positionedtrough 20 is provided. Thetrough 20 is vertically aligned and has a U-shaped cross-section that opens toward the front of theframe 12. A back wall of thetrough 20 is rigidly secured to thetop brace 13. Thebase 14 includes abase trough 22 that is positioned below and is accessible from thevertical trough 20. - Positioned within the
vertical trough 20 is a plurality ofspools 24.Radius limiters 26 are provided at the lower terminal end of thevertical trough 20. The radius limiters 26 are capped withclips 28 to permit passage of fiber optic cables between the spacing of theclips 28 and into thevertical trough 20 such that fibers can be passed from thebase trough 22 into thevertical trough 20. - Referring to FIG. 2, the backside of the
fiber distribution apparatus 10 also includes a centrally located,vertical trough 320. A plurality of vertically spaced-apart spools 324 is positioned within thetrough 320. Arear base opening 318 is positioned beneath thevertical trough 320 for use in allowing cable to pass through the base 14 in raised floor applications.Radius limiting guides 323 are provided for guiding fiber optic cable fed to and from thevertical trough 320. Abase plate 319 protects fiber optic cables routed adjacent to the bottom of theframe 14. - Still referring to FIG. 2, vertically spaced-apart
horizontal troughs 325 are positioned on left and right sides of thevertical trough 320. Each of thehorizontal troughs 325 is connected to aguide ring 327 by a downwardlycurved radius limiter 333. The guide rings 327 are arranged to define vertical channels positioned on opposite sides ofvertical trough 320. A set of five vertically spaced-apart fanningmembers 329 is positioned above the outer end portion of each of thehorizontal troughs 325. The fanningmembers 329 have curved surfaces that function as bending radius limiters. The curved surface of the lowermost fanning member of each set face downwardly, while the curved surfaces of the remainder of the fanning members of each set face upwardly. Acable retaining flange 337 is located at the far end of each fanningmember 329.Shielding plates 331 are positioned outside the fanningmembers 329. - The
frame 12 is configured to hold or support a plurality of fiber termination blocks. Preferably, the fiber termination blocks are mounted on theframe 12 so as to form separate vertical rows located on opposite sides of thecentral trough 20. FIGS. 3 and 4 show a representativefiber termination block 30 mounted on the right side of thevertical trough 20. It will be appreciated that fiber termination blocks mounted on the left side of the vertical trough preferably are constructed in the mirror image of thetermination block 30. Thefiber termination block 30 preferably includes a lateral flange 33 (best shown in FIGS. 4 and 7) positioned to align with a corresponding flange 35 (best shown in FIGS. 1 and 4) of theframe 12. To secure thetermination block 30 to theframe 12, fasteners (e.g., screws, bolts, etc.) are used to connected the twoflanges - FIG. 5 shows a rear view of the
fiber distribution apparatus 10 with thefiber termination block 30 mounted on theframe 12. A representativefiber optic cable 340 is shown connected to arear adapter array 342 of thetermination block 30. As shown in FIG. 5, thecable 340 is guided by numerous cable management structures. For example, thecable 340 extends between two of the fanningmembers 329 downward to thehorizontal trough 325. Thecable 340 then extends across thetrough 325, and down the channel defined byrings 327 toward the bottom of theframe 12. Excess cable is managed by looping the excess cable about thespools 324 in the rearvertical channel 320. From thevertical channel 320, the cable can extend underradius limiter 323 and upward throughrings 327 to the top of theframe 12 for overhead cable entry/exit. - FIGS.6-10 show the
fiber termination block 30 in isolation from theframe 12. Thetermination block 30 includes asupport frame 36 that defines afront housing 37 and arear housing 39. A plurality of front adapter modules 38 (i.e., sliding adapter packs) are mounted within thefront housing 37. Each of thefront adapter modules 38 includes a row offiber optic adapters 41 mounted on anelongated support structure 43. The rows ofadapters 41 form a front adapter array 51 (best shown in FIGS. 8 and 9) that includes a plurality of rows and columns of adapters. Thesupport structures 43 are mounted withinguides 45 connected to theframe 36. Theguides 45 allow thefront adapter modules 38 to individually slide in a direction transverse relative to a longitudinal axis L of the termination block 30 (e.g., horizontally as shown in FIG. 9). This individual sliding action makes theadapters 41 more accessible. Pivotinglocks 47 prevent theadapter modules 38 from inadvertently sliding. Further details concerning theadapter modules 38 are provided in the aforementioned '444 patent, which was previously incorporated by reference. - The
fiber optic adapters 41 permit the connection of fiber optic cables to the front sides of themodules 38. Theadapters 41 also provide locations for connecting fiber optic cables to the rear of eachmodule 38. Fiber optic cables connected to the front of themodules 38 will extend away from the front faces of themodules 38 in a direction generally perpendicular to a plane defined byposts members 39, and then extend downwardly around aradius limiter 40 and rearwardly through alower retaining clip 42. The cables then extend rearwardly through ahorizontal trough 77 provided on the distribution apparatus 10 (shown in FIG. 1), and laterally throughpassage 79 toward the center of the rack. After passing throughpassage 79, the cables extend downwardly through vertically spaced-apart rings 81. If it is desired to provide cross-connections with circuits at the opposite side of theframe 12, the cables are looped underradius limiters 26, routed to the other side of the frame, and extended up throughrings 81 to the desired cross-connect location. Excess cable can be managed by wrapping the cable around thespools 24 of thevertical trough 20 in the same manner shown in FIG. 5. If it is desired to provide cross-connections with another distribution apparatus, the cables preferably exit the distribution apparatus throughtrough 22. - To protect the looped fiber optic cables at the front of each
fiber termination block 30, hinged doors or covers 44 are secured to theframe 36 such that thecovers 44 protect the looped cables extending frommodules 38 and aroundradius limiter 40. Thedoors 44 may be opened by pivoting along theirvertical hinges 45 to permit increased ease of access to theadapter modules 38. - The
rear housing 39 of thetermination block 30 defines a cavity orbay 48 sized to receive a plurality ofrear adapter modules 50. Thebay 48 is generally rectangular and is defined between two spaced-apartvertical walls removable cover 56 encloses the top of thebay 48, and abase 58 defines the bottom of thebay 48. - As best shown in FIGS.8-10, the
rear adapter modules 50 are vertically stacked within thebay 48. For example, as shown in the drawings, thebay 48 is sized to receive four of theadapter modules 50. However, it will be appreciated that the number of modules can be varied without departing from the principles of the present invention. Any number of conventional techniques can retain therear adapter modules 50 within therear housing 39. For example, the modules can be secured to therear housing 39 by fasteners (e.g., screws, bolts, etc.), clips, latches, etc. As shown in FIG. 8, themodules 50 are secured (e.g., by fasteners) to avertical support 53 mounted between the base 58 and thecover 56 of the rear housing 39 (e.g., by fasteners). The front of thevertical support 53 is covered by a removablevertical edge protector 55 having a curved front surface and rear edges that fit within correspondingslots 57 defined by the front sides of themodules 50. Theedge protector 55 can be removed to access the fasteners used to secure themodules 50 to thevertical support 53. The back side of therear housing 39 is preferably open such that therear adapter modules 50 can be inserted from the back side of thetermination block 30 into thebay 48, and pushed into abutment with thevertical support 53. - As shown in FIG. 10, each of the
rear adapter modules 50 includes an array offiber optic adapters 60 arranged in rows and columns. Theadapters 60 of the fourrear adapter modules 50 collectively form therear adapter array 342 of theentire termination block 30. Therear adapter array 342 is divided into first andsecond regions step 344. Thestep 344 provides an offset that recesses thesecond region 342 b further into therear housing 39 than thefirst region 342 a. Theadapters 60 of each of theregions fiber termination block 30. - Referring to FIG. 8, each of the
rear adapter modules 50 includes an array of indicator lights 346 (e.g., light-emitting diodes) for use in tracing cross-connected signals. The indictor lights 346 are located at the front of eachmodule 50, and face toward the front of thetermination block 30. Preferably, the indicator lights 346 are laterally offset with respect to thefront adapter array 51. Thus, when a technician views the front of thefiber termination block 30, the indicator lights 346 are not obstructed by thefront adapter modules 38 of thefront adapter array 51. However, when thefront adapter modules 38 are slid laterally outward from theguides 45, theadapter modules 38 do at least partially block portions of the array ofindicator lights 346 from view. - With the structure thus described, a plurality of fiber optic cables (e.g., cables from equipment) can be coupled to the
rear adapter arrays 342. Additional fiber optic cables are routed from therear adapter array 342 through therear adapter modules 50 to thefront adapter modules 38. In certain embodiments, couplers (e.g., splitters, combiners, wave division multi-plexers, etc.) can be provided within therear adapter modules 50 for providing a desired cable routing configuration between therear adapter array 342 and thefront adapter array 51. In extending from therear adapter modules 50 to thefront adapter modules 38, the cables pass through an intermediate region defined by thesupport frame 36 of thefiber termination block 30. The intermediate region includes a plurality of fanning members 350 (shown in FIG. 8) that facilitate cable management within the intermediate region. Aside panel 352 encloses the intermediate chamber 348. Theside panel 352 includes a plurality ofslots 354 that provide clearance for allowing fiber optic cables connected to thefront adapter modules 38 to pass through theside panel 352 when thefront adapter modules 38 are slid laterally from theguides 45. - FIGS. 11 and 12 show one of the
rear adapter modules 50 in isolation from thefiber termination block 30. The depictedrear adapter module 50 includes ahousing 356 having two spaced-apartmajor sides 358 interconnected by two spaced-apart minor sides 360. The major andminor sides adapter module 50. Thefiber optic adapters 60 are mounted at theback end 364 of therear adapter module 50. For example, theadapters 60 are shown mounted at first andsecond surfaces staggering member 370 extends transversely between the first andsecond surfaces adapters 60 are preferably removably connected to thehousing 356. For example, theadapters 60 can be snap fit withinclips 69 that are snapped within the rear of thehousing 356. - Referring to FIG. 12, the
rear adapter module 50 also includes afront wall 380 defining anopening 382 sized for allowing a plurality of fiber optic cables to pass therethrough.Radius limiters 384 that limit the amount the fiber optic cables passing through theopening 382 can bend define top and bottom sides of the opening. Thefront wall 380 also includes apanel portion 386 at which the array ofindicator lights 346 is mounted. In certain embodiments, the indicator lights 346 can be eliminated. - As shown in FIG. 11, the depicted embodiment includes12 adapters. The
adapters 60 are arranged in pairs with each pair defining a transmit input port (Txin) and a receive output port (Rxout). By way of example,adapters adapters 60 corresponds to a separate fiber optic circuit. Each of the six circuits has a corresponding indicator light 346 positioned at the front of therear adapter module 50 for use in tracing cross-connect signals transmitted through the circuits. - The pairs of
rear adapters 60 can be optically coupled to thefront adapters 41 by fiber optic cables. Preferably, couplers 392 (shown in FIG. 13) are positioned within therear adapter module 50 to provide an end user with desired optical routing pathways or configurations. As shown in FIG. 13, the plurality ofcouplers 392 are mounted within theadapter module 50 by abracket structure 63 secured to one of theminor sides 360 of therear adapter module 50. - FIG. 13 shows a strictly representative routing configuration for connecting the Txin and Rxout ports of one of the pairs of
rear adapters 60 to corresponding transmit output and receive input ports (Txout and Rxin) provided at one of thefront adapter modules 38. As shown in FIG. 13, the Rxout port is hidden behind the Txin port. The Txin signal from the Txin port is split by one of thecouplers 392 such that the signal is also directed to a transmit monitor port Txmonitor at thefront adapter module 38, and an indicator light IDout at the front of therear adapter module 50. The Rxin signal from the Rxin port is split by one of thecouplers 392 such that the signal is also directed to a receive monitor port Rxmonitor at thefront adapter module 38. The fiber optic cables within therear module 50 are looped around guides 393 within themodule 50 to enhance cable management. - While the
couplers 392 have been shown as splitters, it will be appreciated that different types of couplers can be varied to achieve desired routing configurations. Additionally, while only one circuit has been shown in themodule 50 for clarity, it will be appreciated that fibers for each of the six different optical circuits can be provided within therear module 50. Further, in certain embodiments, it may be desired to by-pass thecouplers 392 and provide straight pass throughs through therear module 50. In still other embodiments, therear adapters 60 can be eliminated, or replaced with blanks, such that therear module 50 functions solely to house couplers that are accessed through thefront opening 382. While six pairs ofadapters 60 have been shown mounted on therear module 50, it will be appreciated that any number of adapters could be used depending upon the needs of an end user. - An important use of the fiber termination blocks30 is to provide cross connections between two different fiber optic circuits (e.g., fiber optic circuits from different racks). Generally, in a cross-connect application, the
rear adapters 60 are connected to fiber optic equipment to be cross-connected at thefront adapters 41 through patch cords. The two circuits each allow optical signal routing, monitoring and signal path identification. FIG. 14 illustrates the circuit paths between afirst circuit 400 a and asecond circuit 400 b during main signal usage (shown in solid line), and during visual continuity check and identifier usage (shown in dashed line). Main signals are at the 1310 nanometer (nm) window (e.g., 1260-1360 nm) or the 1550 nm window (e.g., 1430-1580 nm). During visual continuity checking and identification, the identification signals are passed through the circuits in a reverse direction to the main signals. Further, the identification signals are at a wavelength of visible light, such as 400-700 nm. - A
rear adapter module 50 a and afront connector module 38 a form thefirst circuit 400 a; and arear adapter module 50 b and afront connector module 38 b form thesecond circuit 400 b. Therear adapter module 50 a includes an Rxout port 404 a, a Txin port 406 a, and an indicator light 408 a. Thefront connector module 38 a includes an Rxin port 410 a, anRx mon 412 a, a Txmon port 414 a and a Txin port 116 a. Therear module 50 b includes an Rxout port 404 b, a Txin port 406 b, and an indicator light 408 b. Thefront connector module 38 b includes an Rxin port 410 b, an Rxmon port 412 b, a Txmon port 414 b and a Txout port 416 b. A first cross connect cable 420 (e.g., a patch cord or a jumper cable) provides a connection between the Rxin port 410 a and the Txout port 416 b. Also, a second cross connectcable 422 provides a fiber optic connection between the Txout port 416 a and the Rxin port 410 b. - A main signal inputted (e.g., from equipment) at the Txin port 406 a travels through the
module 50 a to the Txout port 416 a of thefront connector module 38 a. From the Txout port 416 a, the signal travels through cross connectcable 422 to the Rxin port 410 b of thefront connector module 38 b. Thereafter, the signal travels from the Rxin port 410 b to the Rxout port 404 b where the signal is outputted to equipment. - To trace the main signal described above, a tracing signal can be injected through the Rxmon port 412 b. The injected signal follows the pathway defined by the main signal through the cross connect
cable 422 to thefirst module 50 a where the tracing signal is output at the indicator light 408 a. - The second main signal is input at Txin port 406 b (e.g., from equipment) and is transmitted to the Txout port 416 b of the
front connector module 38 b. From the Txout port 416 b, the signal is transmitted by the cross connectcable 420 to the Rxin port 410 a of thefront connector module 38 a. From thefront connector module 38 a, the signal travels to the Rxout port 404 a where the signal is outputted to equipment. - To trace the second main signal, a tracing signal can be injected into the Rxmon port 412 a. The injected signal travels in a reverse direction along the pathway defined by the second main signal and is output at the indicator light 408 b of the
second module 50 b. - As described above, the tracing signals are injected through the monitor ports. Alternatively, separate ports can be linked to the receive output lines (e.g., by couplers such as splitters) for use in injecting tracing signals through the cross-connect circuits. Also,
couplers first module 50 a, andcouplers second module 50 b. It will be appreciated that thecouplers - With regard to the foregoing description, it is to be understood that changes can be made in detail, especially in matters of the construction materials employed and the shape, size and arrangement of the parts without departing from the scope of the present invention. It is intended that the specification and the depicted aspects be considered exemplary only, with a true scope and spirit of the invention being indicated by the broad meaning of the following claims.
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