Patents Assigned to ADC Czech Republic, S.R.O.
  • Publication number: 20230258904
    Abstract: A cable mount for fixing a strength member of a fiber optic cable to a fixture includes a front end, a rear end, and a longitudinal channel therebetween, the channel defined by upper and lower transverse walls and a vertical divider wall. The channel receives a portion of the cable. A strength member pocket receives the strength member of the cable, the pocket located on an opposite side of the divider wall from the longitudinal channel, the pocket communicating with the longitudinal channel through an opening on the divider wall. A strength member clamp fixes the strength member of the cable against axial pull. Cable management structures in the form of spools define at least one notch that communicates with the longitudinal channel for guiding optical fibers extending from a jacket either upwardly or downwardly therethrough. The cable mount also allows routing of the optical fibers through the longitudinal channel all the way from the rear end to the front end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Applicants: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA, ADC Czech Republic s.r.o.
    Inventors: Johan GEENS, Pieter VERMEULEN, Eric KEUSTERMANS, Matthias ALDERWEIRELDT, Tomas FUCSEK
  • Patent number: 11726285
    Abstract: A cable distribution system is provided wherein a feeder cable with one or more feeder fibers is received by a distribution device or box. The feeder fibers are terminated to a fiber optic connector. Customers can directly connect to the connectors of the feeder cable through an adapter and a mating connector for a point-to-point connection. Alternatively, a splitter input can be connected to one or more of the connectors of the feeder cable, such as through a pigtail extending from the splitter, wherein the splitter splits the signal as desired into a plurality of outputs. The outputs of the splitters can be in the form of connectors or adapters. Customers can connect to the splitter outputs through a mating connector (and an adapter if needed).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignees: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA, ADC Czech Republic s.r.o.
    Inventors: David Jan Irma Van Baelen, Jiri Ambroz, Jiri Pasek, Jiri Zavrel, Roger Alaerts, Eric Schurmans, Denys Mizin, Stephane Collart
  • Patent number: 11592635
    Abstract: Certain types of aggregation enclosures include cable input ports and downwardly angled cable output ports. A cover is pivotally coupled to the body so that the cover moves between an open position and a closed position. A modular component panel may be disposed within the enclosure. The component panel includes one or more distribution components (e.g., fiber distribution components or power distribution components) configured to connect at least a portion of an incoming cable to at least a portion of an outgoing cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignees: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA, CommScope Connectivity UK Limited, ADC Czech Republic, s.r.o., CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Kristof Vastmans, Ian Miles Standish, Sven Schuemann, Eberhard Kahle, Juraj Marak, Pieter Arthur Anna De Vos
  • Patent number: 11579395
    Abstract: A cable mount for fixing a strength member of a fiber optic cable to a fixture includes a front end, a rear end, and a longitudinal channel therebetween, the channel defined by upper and lower transverse walls and a vertical divider wall. The channel receives a portion of the cable. A strength member pocket receives the strength member of the cable, the pocket located on an opposite side of the divider wall from the longitudinal channel, the pocket communicating with the longitudinal channel through an opening on the divider wall. A strength member clamp fixes the strength member of the cable against axial pull. Cable management structures in the form of spools define at least one notch that communicates with the longitudinal channel for guiding optical fibers extending from a jacket either upwardly or downwardly therethrough. The cable mount also allows routing of the optical fibers through the longitudinal channel all the way from the rear end to the front end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignees: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA, ADC Czech Republic s.r.o.
    Inventors: Johan Geens, Pieter Vermeulen, Eric Keustermans, Matthias Alderweireldt, Tomas Fucsek
  • Patent number: 11448843
    Abstract: A multi-positionable tray assembly (20) for mounting within a chassis (10) of a telecommunications panel (100) is disclosed. The multi-positionable tray assembly (20) may include a support arm (24) that pivotally supports a tray (22) and that allows the tray assembly (20) to be installed and removed from the chassis (10). The tray (22) and the support arm (24) cooperatively define a cable routing pathway (208) extending through a pivot axis (A1) defined by the tray and the support arm. To minimize the required tray (22) depth and optimize cable routing, the tray (20) can include a cable management structure (102) with a patch panel (104) having a plurality of adapters (108) arranged along a transverse axis (A2) that is non-parallel or oblique to a front plane (A4) of the tray. To improve connector access, rotatable patch cable holders (400) can be provided on the patch panel (104).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignees: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA, ADC Czech Republic, S.R.O.
    Inventors: Bernardus Johannes Nicolas Geling, Johan Geens, Tomas Fucsek
  • Publication number: 20220272426
    Abstract: An extendable telecommunications patch panel (10) is disclosed. In one aspect, the patch panel can include a plurality of interconnectable connection parts (100) for holding telecommunications connectors (12), such as adapters. Each connection part (100) may be provided with features that allow the connection parts (100) to be interlocked with each other to form the extendable patch panel (10). In one aspect, a first connection feature (122) can be located on a connection part first side (102) and a second connection feature (124) can be located on a connection part second side (104). The first connection feature (122) can be configured to interlock with the second connection feature (124) of an adjacent connection part (100). The connection part (100) may also be provided with an adapter (150) that allows the connection parts (100) to be connected in a staggered formation to result in a staggered patch panel (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicants: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA, ADC Czech Republic, S.R.O.
    Inventors: Eric SCHURMANS, Jiri AMBROZ, Jiri ZAVREL
  • Patent number: 11218785
    Abstract: An extendable telecommunications patch panel (10) is disclosed. In one aspect, the patch panel can include a plurality of interconnectable connection parts (100) for holding telecommunications connectors (12), such as adapters. Each connection part (100) may be provided with features that allow the connection parts (100) to be interlocked with each other to form the extendable patch panel (10). In one aspect, a first connection feature (122) can be located on a connection part first side (102) and a second connection feature (124) can be located on a connection part second side (104). The first connection feature (122) can be configured to interlock with the second connection feature (124) of an adjacent connection part (100). The connection part (100) may also be provided with an adapter (150) that allows the connection parts (100) to be connected in a staggered formation to result in a staggered patch panel (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignees: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA, ADC Czech Republic, S.R.O.
    Inventors: Eric Schurmans, Jiri Ambroz, Jiri Zavrel
  • Publication number: 20210349271
    Abstract: A fiber-optic connector housing (50) and cable (20, 20?) are attached together by an anchor (100, 200). The anchor includes a one-piece main body, a passage (110, 210), and an injection port (130, 230). The passage extends between first (102, 202) and second ends (104, 204) of the anchor. Strength members (40, 40?) of the cable are secured within the passage by a bonding material (90) and are thereby anchored to the connector housing. A proximal end (54) of the connector housing includes first (60) and second housing components (70) which capture the anchor. The passage passes through an optical fiber (30) of the cable. The passage includes first (120, 220), second (170, 270), and third portions (180, 280). The first portion radially positions the optical fiber. The second portion receives the bonding material and the strength members. The third portion receives a jacket (26, 26?) of the fiber optic cable. The injection port delivers the bonding material to the passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicants: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA, ADC CZECH REPUBLIC, S.R.O.
    Inventors: Philippe COENEGRACHT, Jan VOZDECKY
  • Publication number: 20210271045
    Abstract: A cable mount for fixing a strength member of a fiber optic cable to a fixture includes a front end, a rear end, and a longitudinal channel therebetween, the channel defined by upper and lower transverse walls and a vertical divider wall. The channel receives a portion of the cable. A strength member pocket receives the strength member of the cable, the pocket located on an opposite side of the divider wall from the longitudinal channel, the pocket communicating with the longitudinal channel through an opening on the divider wall. A strength member clamp fixes the strength member of the cable against axial pull. Cable management structures in the form of spools define at least one notch that communicates with the longitudinal channel for guiding optical fibers extending from a jacket either upwardly or downwardly therethrough. The cable mount also allows routing of the optical fibers through the longitudinal channel all the way from the rear end to the front end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Applicants: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA, ADC Czech Republic s.r.o.
    Inventors: Johan GEENS, Pieter VERMEULEN, Eric KEUSTERMANS, Matthias ALDERWEIRELDT, Tomas FUCSEK
  • Patent number: 11102559
    Abstract: An extendable telecommunications patch panel (10) is disclosed. In one aspect, the patch panel can include a plurality of interconnectable connection parts (100) for holding telecommunications connectors (12), such as adapters. Each connection part (100) may be provided with features that allow the connection parts (100) to be interlocked with each other to form the extendable patch panel (10). In one aspect, a first connection feature (122) can be located on a connection part first side (102) and a second connection feature (124) can be located on a connection part second side (104). The first connection feature (122) can be configured to interlock with the second connection feature (124) of an adjacent connection part (100). The connection part (100) may also be provided with an adapter (150) that allows the connection parts (100) to be connected in a staggered formation to result in a staggered patch panel (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignees: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA, ADC Czech Republic, S.R.O.
    Inventors: Eric Schurmans, Jiri Ambroz, Jiri Zavrel
  • Patent number: 11073673
    Abstract: A cable fixation device (100, 200, 300, 400) includes a base (102, 202) with fastener holes (104), an upright (110, 208) projecting from the base and including a fixation projection (126, 212, 316, 318) having a reduced dimensional portion (128, 214, 324) for receiving a cable tie (152, 222, 326). Protrusions (130, 218, 320) are provided for engaging the cable jacket. Variations on the cable fixation device include a fixation element (130, 218, 320) which can slide and/or rotate about a vertical rod; a plate element (304) which includes a plurality of fixation projections extending between two rods; and a plurality of uprights (208) integrally formed with the base and including forwardly and rearwardly projecting projections. The base (102, 202) and the fixation projections (126, 212, 316, 318) can be made from molded plastic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignees: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA, ADC Czech Republic, S.R.O.
    Inventors: Karel An Johan Jaksons, Eric Schurmans, Peter Jerome Istas, Jiri Zavrel, Denys Mizin, Jiri Pasek, Jiri Ambroz, Ales Smisek
  • Patent number: 11002932
    Abstract: A multi-positionable tray assembly (20) for mounting within a chassis (10) of a telecommunications panel (100) is disclosed. The multi-positionable tray assembly (20) may include support arm (24) that pivotally supports a tray (22) and that allows the tray assembly (20) to be installed and removed from the chassis (10). The tray (22) and the support arm (24) cooperatively define a cable routing pathway (208) that extends through a pivot axis (A1) defined by the tray and the support arm. To minimize the required depth of the tray (10) and optimize cable routing, the tray (20) can include a cable management structure (102) with a patch panel (104) having a plurality of adapters (108) arranged along a transverse axis (A2), wherein the transverse axis is non-parallel or oblique to a front plane (A4) of the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignees: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA, ADC Czech Republic, S.R.O
    Inventors: Zoltan Alexi, Bernardus Johannes Nicolas Geling, Gwenole Stouthuysen, Johan Geens
  • Patent number: 11002936
    Abstract: A cable mount for fixing a strength member of a fiber optic cable to a fixture includes a front end, a rear end, and a longitudinal channel therebetween, the channel defined by upper and lower transverse walls and a vertical divider wall. The channel receives a portion of the cable. A strength member pocket receives the strength member of the cable, the pocket located on an opposite side of the divider wall from the longitudinal channel, the pocket communicating with the longitudinal channel through an opening on the divider wall. A strength member clamp fixes the strength member of the cable against axial pull. Cable management structures in the form of spools define at least one notch that communicates with the longitudinal channel for guiding optical fibers extending from a jacket either upwardly or downwardly therethrough. The cable mount also allows routing of the optical fibers through the longitudinal channel all the way from the rear end to the front end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignees: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA, ADC Czech Republic s.r.o.
    Inventors: Johan Geens, Pieter Vermeulen, Eric Keustermans, Matthias Alderweireldt, Tomas Fucsek
  • Patent number: 10996415
    Abstract: Certain types of aggregation enclosures include cable input ports and downwardly angled cable output ports. A cover is pivotally coupled to the body so that the cover moves between an open position and a closed position. A modular component panel may be disposed within the enclosure. The component panel includes one or more distribution components (e.g., fiber distribution components or power distribution components) configured to connect at least a portion of an incoming cable to at least a portion of an outgoing cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignees: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA, CommScope Connectivity UK Limited, ADC Czech Republic, s.r.o., CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Kristof Vastmans, Ian Miles Standish, Sven Schuemann, Eberhard Kahle, Juraj Marak, Pieter Arthur Anna De Vos
  • Publication number: 20210072484
    Abstract: Example telecommunications wall outlets (200) include a base structure (220) and a stationary spool structure (237) extending from the base structure (220). The spool structure (237) includes a hub portion (248) extending between a first wall (238) and a second wall (250). A length of fiber optic cable (190) is coiled about the hub portion (248) between the first and second walls (238, 250). A cover (260) is also provided which covers at least a portion of the spool structure (237). The cover (260) includes a port (266) aligned over the hub portion (248) through which the length of cable can be dispensed from the spool structure (237) by unwinding the cable (190) about the spool structure (237) such that the port (266) revolves around the spool structure (237). Additional embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicants: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA, ADC Czech Republic, S.R.O.
    Inventors: David Jan Irma VAN BAELEN, Jiri AMBROZ, Stephane COLLART
  • Publication number: 20210026093
    Abstract: A cable mount for fixing a strength member of a fiber optic cable to a fixture includes a front end, a rear end, and a longitudinal channel therebetween, the channel defined by upper and lower transverse walls and a vertical divider wall. The channel receives a portion of the cable. A strength member pocket receives the strength member of the cable, the pocket located on an opposite side of the divider wall from the longitudinal channel, the pocket communicating with the longitudinal channel through an opening on the divider wall. A strength member clamp fixes the strength member of the cable against axial pull. Cable management structures in the form of spools define at least one notch that communicates with the longitudinal channel for guiding optical fibers extending from a jacket either upwardly or downwardly therethrough. The cable mount also allows routing of the optical fibers through the longitudinal channel all the way from the rear end to the front end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicants: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA, ADC Czech Republic s.r.o.
    Inventors: Johan GEENS, Pieter VERMEULEN, Eric KEUSTERMANS, Matthias AIDERWEIRELDT, Tomas FUCSEK
  • Publication number: 20210003798
    Abstract: A multi-positionable tray assembly (20) for mounting within a chassis (10) of a telecommunications panel (100) is disclosed. The multi-positionable tray assembly (20) may include a support arm (24) that pivotally supports a tray (22) and that allows the tray assembly (20) to be installed and removed from the chassis (10). The tray (22) and the support arm (24) cooperatively define a cable routing pathway (208) extending through a pivot axis (A1) defined by the tray and the support arm. To minimize the required tray (22) depth and optimize cable routing, the tray (20) can include a cable management structure (102) with a patch panel (104) having a plurality of adapters (108) arranged along a transverse axis (A2) that is non-parallel or oblique to a front plane (A4) of the tray. To improve connector access, rotatable patch cable holders (400) can be provided on the patch panel (104).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Applicants: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA, ADC Czech Republic, S.R.O.
    Inventors: Bernardus Johannes Nicolas GELING, Johan GEENS, Tomas FUCSEK
  • Patent number: 10782499
    Abstract: Example telecommunications wall outlets (200) include a base structure (220) and a stationary spool structure (237) extending from the base structure (220). The spool structure (237) includes a hub portion (248) extending between a first wall (238) and a second wall (250). A length of fiber optic cable (190) is coiled about the hub portion (248) between the first and second walls (238, 250). A cover (260) is also provided which covers at least a portion of the spool structure (237). The cover (260) includes a port (266) aligned over the hub portion (248) through which the length of cable can be dispensed from the spool structure (237) by unwinding the cable (190) about the spool structure (237) such that the port (266) revolves around the spool structure (237). Additional embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignees: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA, ADC Czech Republic, S.R.O.
    Inventors: David Jan Irma Van Baelen, Jiri Ambroz, Stephane Collart
  • Patent number: 10754115
    Abstract: Example wall outlets include a base; a spool arrangement that mounts to the base; and a cable wound around the spool arrangement at the drum region. The base includes a mounting wall and a sidewall. The base defines a port and defines a first annular perimeter. The spool arrangement is rotatable relative to the base. The spool arrangement includes a drum region, a management region, and an aperture extending between the drum region and the management region. The drum region is enclosed by the sidewall of the base and the management region extends outwardly beyond the base. The cable has a first end extending through the aperture and terminated at a first fiber optic ferrule held at the management region. The cable also has a second end that extends through the port defined in the base and is terminated at a second fiber optic ferrule disposed external of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignees: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBA, ADC CZECH REPUBLIC, S.R.O.
    Inventors: David Jan Irma Van Baelen, Jiri Pasek, Roger Alaerts
  • Patent number: 10746950
    Abstract: A cable mount for fixing a strength member of a fiber optic cable to a fixture includes a front end, a rear end, and a longitudinal channel therebetween, the channel defined by upper and lower transverse walls and a vertical divider wall. The channel receives a portion of the cable. A strength member pocket receives the strength member of the cable, the pocket located on an opposite side of the divider wall from the longitudinal channel, the pocket communicating with the longitudinal channel through an opening on the divider wall. A strength member clamp fixes the strength member of the cable against axial pull. Cable management structures in the form of spools define at least one notch that communicates with the longitudinal channel for guiding optical fibers extending from a jacket either upwardly or downwardly therethrough. The cable mount also allows routing of the optical fibers through the longitudinal channel all the way from the rear end to the front end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignees: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA, ADC Czech Republic s.r.o.
    Inventors: Johan Geens, Pieter Vermeulen, Eric Keustermans, Matthias Aiderweireldt, Tomas Fucsek