Abstract: Pairs of windows are cut into a distribution cable at various points along the length to couple some of the optical fibers of the distribution cable to drop cables. A wrap-type sealing arrangement can seal a first window of each pair. An enclosure-type sealing arrangement can seal a second window of each pair. The enclosure includes a splice tray and cable storage. Optical adapters and/or a passive splitter also may be disposed within the enclosure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a sealed closure having modular components, enhanced cable sealing, modular connection interfaces, enhanced cable anchoring and enhanced fiber management.

Abstract: A cable management system includes a support having a stem and an arm that extends from the stem. The arm includes a channel having a plurality of openings. A locking sled is slidable from a locked position to an unlocked position within the channel. The locking sled has a plurality of locking grooves that align with the plurality of openings. Fiber optic trays are mounted to the arm, and each fiber optic tray has at least one hinge inserted through an opening on the arm and a locking groove on the locking sled. The fiber optic trays are pivotable with respect to the arm when the hinges are in the unlocked portion, and the fiber optic trays are fixed with respect to the arm when the hinges are in the locked portion.

Abstract: Anchoring an input cable (190) at an input port (123, 223) of an enclosure (110) includes inserting the input cable (190) through an anchor member (151, 251) so that a cable jacket (191) terminates within the anchor member (151, 251) and at least one optical fiber (195) extends outwardly from the anchor member (151, 251). The anchor member (151, 251) is secured to the cable jacket (191) using the sheath (175). A cover (162, 260) is mounted to the anchor member (151, 251) to form a pass-through assembly (150, 250) defining an enclosed region. Material is injected into the enclosed region to fix strength members (197) and/or optical fibers (195) of the input cable (190) to the pass-through assembly (150, 250). The ruggedized pass-through assembly (150, 250) is disposed at a base (120, 220) of the enclosure (110).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a holder for attaching an optical component to a structure such as a tray. The holder includes integrated first mounting features including end tabs and integrated second mounting features including dovetail projections.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a re-enterable enclosure for a fiber optic network. The enclosure can include features such as a low compression-force perimeter gasket, cable seals constructed to seal effectively seal triple points, multi-function port size reducer plugs and multi-function blind plugs.

Abstract: A telecommunications assembly includes a tray, and telecommunications components. The telecommunications components include fiber routing modules selectively mountable in a plurality of positions to define different fiber pathways. Splice holder modules are used with the fiber routing modules. Attachment features between the tray and modules include a dovetail feature, and crush bumps, biased ends, and defined lengths to protect fibers being managed on the tray.

Abstract: Pairs of windows are cut into a distribution cable at various points along the length to couple some of the optical fibers of the distribution cable to drop cables. A wrap-type sealing arrangement can seal a first window of each pair. An enclosure-type sealing arrangement can seal a second window of each pair. The enclosure includes a splice tray and cable storage. Optical adapters and/or a passive splitter also may be disposed within the enclosure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a sealed closure having modular components, enhanced cable sealing, modular connection interfaces, enhanced cable anchoring and enhanced fiber management.

Abstract: A management tray is disposed inside a drop terminal to organize and guide optical fibers. The management tray may define an anchor station, connector storage stations, a splice retention station, a fanout station, and/or a splitter retention station.

Abstract: A mechanical connection interface for connecting and releasing optical components is disclosed. The mechanical connection interface includes a slide latch arrangement for securing an optical component such as a splice holder to a structure such as a tray.

Abstract: An enclosure (10) includes a base (38) defining a splice region (148) and a cover (40) coupled to the base (38) to move between a closed position and an open position. A plurality of ruggedized adapters (26) are on the cover (40), each adapter having an inner port (64) and an outer port (66). A removable module (32) is disposed on the cover (40), at least one input fiber (12) being routed from the splice region (148) of the base (38) to the removable module (32), wherein the at least one input fiber (12) is output from the module as a pigtail (28) having a connectorized end that is connected to an inner port (64) of a ruggedized adapter (26). A cable input location (16) receives an input cable (14/20) including at least one tube (138) surrounding at least one fiber (12) that carries the same signal as the at least one input fiber (12) being routed from the splice region (148) to the removable module (32). The input cable (14/20) is anchored to the base (38) at the cable input location (16).

Abstract: A telecommunication component includes a cover that is sized and shaped to cover a stack area having an outer boundary. The telecommunication component includes a stack that includes a plurality of optical fiber splice trays pivotally connected to a tray support. The stack is movable between a stored position and an access position. When the stack is in the stored position, the plurality of optical fiber splice trays is positioned within the outer boundary of the stack area. When the stack is in the access position, at least one of the plurality of optical fiber splice trays is positioned at least partially outside of the outer boundary of the stack area.

Abstract: A telecommunications tray assembly includes a groove plate, a telecommunications tray, and a connection arrangement rotatably connecting the tray to the groove plate. The assembly can include a positioning arrangement enabling the telecommunications tray to be retained in an open position, the positioning arrangement including a positioning member associated with one of the groove plate and the telecommunications tray, wherein the positioning member has an asymmetrical cross-sectional shape. The connection arrangement can include a pair of arms defining apertures receiving a pair of hinge members, wherein the apertures have an elongate cross-sectional shape and the pair of hinge members have a circular cross-sectional shape.

Abstract: Sealing device for feeding through at least one filament, the sealing device comprising a housing, having a seal block compartment bounded by a front wall, a back wall, and side walls. The front wall and the back wall each include several correspondingly aligned slots having an open end at an open top face of the seal block compartment. The sealing device additionally comprising a seal block arranged in the seal block compartment. The seal block includes slits being open sided towards the open sided top face of the seal block compartment, each slit being aligned with the correspondingly aligned slots in the front and back walls, so that one can feed through a filament by sliding an intermediate part of the filament from the open end into the slit and the corresponding slots of the front and back wall.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic adapter holder that includes a base member and a plurality of upright arms that extend upwardly from the base member. The plurality of upright arms together may define a pocket region that has an open, U-shape. A fiber optic adapter may be received in the open, U-shaped pocket region of the fiber optic adapter holder. When the fiber optic adapter is mounted within the pocket region of the fiber optic adapter holder, a height of the fiber optic adapter holder may be lower than or equal to a height of the fiber optic adapter.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to features of a telecommunication enclosure. Example features can include mounting plate attachment features, housing latching features, housing hinge features and fiber routing features.

Abstract: An enclosure (10) includes a base (38) defining a splice region (148) and a cover (40) coupled to the base (38) to move between a closed position and an open position. A plurality of ruggedized adapters (26) are on the cover (40), each adapter having an inner port (64) and an outer port (66). A removable module (32) is disposed on the cover (40), at least one input fiber (12) being routed from the splice region (148) of the base (38) to the removable module (32), wherein the at least one input fiber (12) is output from the module as a pigtail (28) having a connectorized end that is connected to an inner port (64) of a ruggedized adapter (26). A cable input location (16) receives an input cable (14/20) including at least one tube (138) surrounding at least one fiber (12) that carries the same signal as the at least one input fiber (12) being routed from the splice region (148) to the removable module (32). The input cable (14/20) is anchored to the base (38) at the cable input location (16).

Abstract: A seal (110) for a telecommunications enclosure (100) includes a first body (114) made of a first material. The first body (114) defines a port (112) and the port (112) defines a port axis (113). The first body (114) further includes a first axial face (122), an opposite second axial face (124), and a peripheral surface (126). The peripheral surface (126) surrounds the first body (114) between the first axial face (122) and second axial face (124), and the peripheral surface (126) further surrounds the port. The seal (110) also includes a second body (116) made of a second material. The second body (116) is disposed on at least the peripheral surface (126) of the first body (114). The second material is softer than the first material of the first body (114).

Abstract: Example telecommunications apparatus (100) include an enclosure (103) having an enclosure base (101) and a enclosure cover (102) that join together at a sealed interface. The enclosure cover (102) is latchable to the enclosure base (101). A splice tray assembly (106) is disposed within the interior (104) of the enclosure (103). The splice tray assembly (106) includes splice trays (150) mounted to a manager insert. A splitter (192) may be provided on the manager insert. The manager insert also may include a groove plate (160) latched to a base plate (180). One or more port assemblies (107-109) enable cables to enter and/or exit the enclosure (103) through sealed cable ports (145-147). The port assemblies (107-109) may provide anchors (214, 234) for cable strength members and/or organizers (243, 244, 253, 254) for fiber tubes.