Low profile fiber distribution hub

US9348103B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9348103-B2
Application numberUS-201414312120-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJun 23, 2014
Priority dateOct 31, 2007
Publication dateMay 24, 2016
Grant dateMay 24, 2016

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Certain embodiments of a fiber distribution hub include a swing frame pivotally mounted within an enclosure having a low profile. For example, the enclosure can have a depth of less than about nine inches. Termination modules can be mounted to the swing frame and oriented to slide at least partially in a front-to-rear direction to facilitate access to connectors plugged into the termination modules. Splitter modules and connector storage regions can be provided within the enclosure.

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What is claimed is: 1. A fiber distribution hub comprising: an enclosure defining an interior region, the enclosure including a depth that extends from a front to a back of the enclosure, the front of the enclosure including an access opening for accessing the interior of the enclosure, the enclosure also including a front door for at least partially covering the access opening, the depth of the enclosure being less than 9 inches, wherein a width of the enclosure is at least 1.5 t…

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What does patent US9348103B2 cover?
Certain embodiments of a fiber distribution hub include a swing frame pivotally mounted within an enclosure having a low profile. For example, the enclosure can have a depth of less than about nine inches. Termination modules can be mounted to the swing frame and oriented to slide at least partially in a front-to-rear direction to facilitate access to connectors plugged into the termination mod…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Commscope Technologies Llc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification G02B6/445. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue May 24 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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