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WO2003013204A3 - Blank module with cable receptacle for a communication device - Google Patents

Blank module with cable receptacle for a communication device Download PDF

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WO2003013204A3
WO2003013204A3 PCT/US2002/023944 US0223944W WO03013204A3 WO 2003013204 A3 WO2003013204 A3 WO 2003013204A3 US 0223944 W US0223944 W US 0223944W WO 03013204 A3 WO03013204 A3 WO 03013204A3
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Prior art keywords
module
working module
communications system
blank
communication device
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PCT/US2002/023944
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French (fr)
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WO2003013204A2 (en
Inventor
Robert Musetti
T Vo Mihn-Thanh
Charles M Erwin
Original Assignee
Ciena Corp
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Priority claimed from US09/915,405 external-priority patent/US6487358B1/en
Application filed by Ciena Corp filed Critical Ciena Corp
Priority to AU2002330928A priority Critical patent/AU2002330928A1/en
Publication of WO2003013204A2 publication Critical patent/WO2003013204A2/en
Publication of WO2003013204A3 publication Critical patent/WO2003013204A3/en

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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/44—Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
    • G02B6/4439—Auxiliary devices
    • G02B6/444—Systems or boxes with surplus lengths
    • G02B6/4453—Cassettes
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/44—Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
    • G02B6/4439—Auxiliary devices
    • G02B6/444—Systems or boxes with surplus lengths
    • G02B6/4452—Distribution frames
    • G02B6/44526—Panels or rackmounts covering a whole width of the frame or rack
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/44—Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
    • G02B6/4439—Auxiliary devices
    • G02B6/444—Systems or boxes with surplus lengths
    • G02B6/44528—Patch-cords; Connector arrangements in the system or in the box
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/24—Coupling light guides
    • G02B6/42—Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
    • G02B6/4201—Packages, e.g. shape, construction, internal or external details
    • G02B6/4246—Bidirectionally operating package structures
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/44—Means for preventing access to live contacts
    • H01R13/443—Dummy plugs

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Optics & Photonics (AREA)
  • Optical Couplings Of Light Guides (AREA)
  • Light Guides In General And Applications Therefor (AREA)
  • Connector Housings Or Holding Contact Members (AREA)

Abstract

A blank module for a communications system such as an optical networking device is provided. A base is adapted to fit within a space in the communications system reserved for a working module such as an optical line module. At least one conduit receptacle is disposable on the base and capable of retaining a communications conduit at a predetermined length so as to be connectable to a component of the working module that replaces the blank module in the communications system. In this way, any conduits that are not being used at a given time owing to the absence of a working module are sized accordingly and will not have to be lengthened, shortened, or replaced when the actual working module is installed. The conduit receptacle can be used in a working module to substitute for an electrical connector.
PCT/US2002/023944 2001-07-27 2002-07-26 Blank module with cable receptacle for a communication device WO2003013204A2 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AU2002330928A AU2002330928A1 (en) 2001-07-27 2002-07-26 Blank module with cable receptacle for a communication device

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US09/915,405 2001-07-27
US09/915,405 US6487358B1 (en) 2001-07-27 2001-07-27 Blank module with conduit retainer
US13781502A 2002-05-02 2002-05-02
US10/137,815 2002-05-02

Publications (2)

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WO2003013204A2 WO2003013204A2 (en) 2003-02-13
WO2003013204A3 true WO2003013204A3 (en) 2003-08-21

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WO2007010097A1 (en) * 2005-07-21 2007-01-25 Fci Device for protecting connectors

Citations (5)

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US4278834A (en) * 1978-12-06 1981-07-14 Westinghouse Electric Corp. Versatile, electrified space dividing wall panel system
EP0523491A1 (en) * 1991-07-16 1993-01-20 Molex Incorporated Modular electrical connector
US5365658A (en) * 1990-06-27 1994-11-22 Digital Equipment Corporation Method for forming an electrical interconnection
WO1999042881A1 (en) * 1998-02-20 1999-08-26 N.V. Raychem S.A. Fibre optic patch panel
US6086415A (en) * 1998-10-29 2000-07-11 Hubbell Incorporated High density modular patch panel

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4278834A (en) * 1978-12-06 1981-07-14 Westinghouse Electric Corp. Versatile, electrified space dividing wall panel system
US5365658A (en) * 1990-06-27 1994-11-22 Digital Equipment Corporation Method for forming an electrical interconnection
EP0523491A1 (en) * 1991-07-16 1993-01-20 Molex Incorporated Modular electrical connector
WO1999042881A1 (en) * 1998-02-20 1999-08-26 N.V. Raychem S.A. Fibre optic patch panel
US6086415A (en) * 1998-10-29 2000-07-11 Hubbell Incorporated High density modular patch panel

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AU2002330928A1 (en) 2003-02-17

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