Abstract: A rugged information and communication system closure for outdoor installation and a method for assembling the same are provided. The closure includes an outer housing, a circuit device, a splice tray, a cable stub, and an epoxy filler. The outer housing includes a plurality of mounts configured to support the circuit device and the splice tray. The circuit device is mounted in the outer housing and includes internal circuitry, a first plurality of fibers connected to the internal circuitry, and a housing enclosing the internal circuitry. The splice tray is mounted over the circuit device and supports the first plurality of fibers. The cable stub extends through the outer housing and includes a second plurality of fibers spliced to the first plurality of fibers to form a splice. The splice is positioned on the splice tray. The epoxy filler occupies any remaining space of the outer housing to protect the circuit device and fibers from outside plant conditions.

Abstract: A cabinet (10) that provides full access to equipment (12) mounted therein broadly comprises a housing (13) for housing the equipment (12), an access door (24) for selectively protecting the equipment (12), a rack (40) for supporting the equipment (12), and a frame (60) for rotatably and slidably supporting the rack (40). The rack (40) preferably includes two vertical members (42,44) spaced apart such that the equipment (12) mounts between the vertical members (42,44), and top and bottom crossbars (46,48) rigidly separating the vertical members (42,44). The frame (60) preferably includes a substantially vertical support (66) presenting a substantially horizontal flange (70), and a substantially horizontal shelf (68) extending from the vertical support (66) below the rack (40). The rack (40) is rotatably secured to the frame (60) through vertical axles (72,74) and rigidly fixed by a locking mechanism (80) for selectively preventing rotation of the rack (40).

Abstract: A cabinet (10) that provides full access to equipment (12) mounted therein broadly comprises a housing (13) for housing the equipment (12), an access door (24) for selectively protecting the equipment (12), a rack (40) for supporting the equipment (12), and a frame (60) for rotatably and slidably supporting the rack (40). The rack (40) preferably includes two vertical members (42,44) spaced apart such that the equipment (12) mounts between the vertical members (42,44), and top and bottom crossbars (46,48) rigidly separating the vertical members (42,44). The frame (60) preferably includes a substantially vertical support (66) presenting a substantially horizontal flange (70), and a substantially horizontal shelf (68) extending from the vertical support (66) below the rack (40). The rack (40) is rotatably secured to the frame (60) through vertical axles (72,74) and rigidly fixed by a locking mechanism (80) for selectively preventing rotation of the rack (40).

Abstract: An expandable, modular electronic equipment enclosure (8) for telecommunications, signaling, or other electronic equipment, wherein the enclosure (8) includes male and female expansion interfaces (20,22) that allow for expanding the enclosure (8) by adding substantially similar modules (110,210) whenever increased capacity is needed. Broadly, each module (10) includes a housing body (12); a lid (14); a base (16); the male and female expansion interfaces (20,22); and a cap (24). A single cable interface and pressurization control componentry (18) serves all of the modules (10,110,210) of the enclosure (8). To expand the enclosure (8), the male or female expansion interface (120,122) of a subsequent module (110) is interfaced or mated with the corresponding exposed, unmated female or male expansion interface (20,22) of a preceding module (10). The cap (24) seals and protects the exposed, unmated expansion interface (120,122) of the last or end module (110) of the enclosure (8).

Abstract: A modular electronic equipment enclosure (10) for housing telecommunications, signaling, or other electronic equipment. The enclosure (10) separates into modules for easier module-by-module installation. The preferred enclosure (10) broadly comprises three separable modules, including a housing module (12); a mounting structure (14); and a cable interface module (16). The housing module (12) receives, retains, and protectively encloses the electronic equipment. The mounting structure (14) is operable to secure to a mounting surface and to provide the housing module (12) with an operating orientation which is either perpendicular or parallel to the mounting surface. The interface block (16) is coupled with the housing module (12) in any of two or more possible orientations. The interface block (16) including a first wire connector half (94) operable to couple with a corresponding second wire connector half (38) connected to the electronic equipment.

Abstract: A telecommunications cable section (12) for connection with telecommunications or signaling equipment or other outside plant equipment, wherein the cable section (12) comprises a plurality of conductors (30) surrounded by an intermediate layer of corrugated material (32). A flexible braided or mesh protective sheathing (34) substantially surrounds the intermediate layer (32). The braided sheathing (34) is preferably a braided or mesh sock or tubular sleeve or sleeve of copper or other metal or material. An exterior layer of substantially moisture-proof shrinkable tubing (36) substantially surrounds the braided sheathing (34).

Abstract: A pressurization control device (10) for controlling positive pressurization of an electronic equipment enclosure, such as, for example, a telecommunications equipment enclosure (12 or 14), wherein the device (10) combines and integrates a number of valves or other control components and functions into a single, common valve body (28) or manifold providing a single, shared penetration point (54) into the enclosure (12 or 14), thereby advantageously minimizing the number of penetrations into and potential leakage points from the enclosure (12 or 14). The valves or other control components may be substantially conventional and may include, for example, a cable air tube connection fitting (30); a pressure cutoff valve (32); a pressure relief valve (34); and a static pressure valve or air stem (36); an express fitting (38); and an on/off valve (40).

Abstract: A telecommunications equipment enclosure (10) that more effectively dissipates heat from electronic cards without transferring the heat to adjacent cards and without transferring the heat to air within an enclosed chamber surrounding the cards. The enclosure (10) includes a floor (12) and a plurality of card-receiving sleeves (14) attached to the floor (12). Each of the sleeves (14) defines a separate enclosed cell or holder that is configured for receiving and enclosing a single electronic card. The sleeves (14) are spaced apart to define a plurality of open air channels therebetween for convecting heat away from the sleeves (14) and the cards received therein while preventing heat from transferring from sleeve to sleeve.

Abstract: A telecommunications equipment enclosure (10) that more effectively dissipates heat from electronic cards without transferring the heat to adjacent cards and without transferring the heat to air within an enclosed chamber surrounding the cards. The enclosure (10) includes a floor (12) and a plurality of card-receiving sleeves (14) attached to the floor (12). Each of the sleeves (14) defines a separate enclosed cell or holder that is configured for receiving and enclosing a single electronic card. The sleeves (14) are spaced apart to define a plurality of open air channels therebetween for convecting heat away from the sleeves (14) and the cards received therein while preventing heat from transferring from sleeve to sleeve.

Abstract: A cable interface (10) operable to interface a cable trunk line with an electronic equipment enclosure (12) via a pendant cable (14), thereby providing for quick and convenient connection and disconnection, when desired, of the equipment enclosure (12) from the pendant cable (14). The equipment enclosure (12) may house a variety of electronic equipment, such as, for example, telecommunications, signaling, and similar electronic equipment, including, for example, repeater and doubler cards. The preferred cable interface (10) broadly comprises a first connector half (16); a mounting plate (18); a second connector half (20); a free-spinning nut (22); a security cover (24); and a flexible cable extension (26). The security cover (24) cooperates with the second connector half (20) to restrict unauthorized access to the connection.

Abstract: A telecommunications equipment enclosure (10) that more effectively dissipates heat from electronic cards without transferring the heat to adjacent cards and without transferring the heat to air within an enclosed chamber surrounding the cards. The enclosure (10) includes a floor (12) and a plurality of card-receiving sleeves (14) attached to the floor (12). Each of the sleeves (14) defines a separate enclosed cell or holder that is configured for receiving and enclosing a single electronic card. The sleeves (14) are spaced apart to define a plurality of open air channels therebetween for convecting heat away from the sleeves (14) and the cards received therein while preventing heat from transferring from sleeve to sleeve.

Abstract: A telecommunications equipment enclosure (10) that dissipates into the ambient environment heat internally generated by signal repeater cards and other electronic equipment stored therein, thereby prolonging equipment life and preventing premature failure due to damaging levels of retained heat. Equipment-receiving sleeves (20) are removably arranged concentrically about the interior of a cylindrical housing (12). The housing (12) is fitted with a lid (14) having a cylindrically protruding portion (48). Cooling fins (16) operable to conduct and dissipate heat are attached to the exterior of the housing (12). Each sleeve (20) is able to conduct heat away from the heat-generating equipment received therein, and to transfer the heat along two distinct thermally conductive pathways. Surge protection (60) is provided on a removable circuit board (62) located adjacent each sleeve (20) and replaceable without removing the sleeve (20) or otherwise disrupting functioning of the cards or other electronic equipment.

Abstract: A telecommunications equipment mounting assembly is provided including a plate (12) presenting a plurality of separate, spaced apart mounting zones (24), together with generally U-shaped brackets (14) respectively secured to the plate (12) adjacent corresponding zones (24). A telecommunications equipment enclosure (16) is secured to each pair of bracket legs whereby the enclosures (16) are spaced from the plate (12). Preferably, the brackets are oriented at an oblique angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the plate (12) to facilitate cabling and interconnection of the electrical equipment within the enclosures (16). In alternate forms, a standoff leg assembly (56) is employed to secure the mounting plates (12) and associated hardware to an upright wall (62). This creates a cableway (80) between the plates (12) and the wall (62).

Abstract: An enclosure (10) for protecting and dissipating heat from electronic equipment such as telecommunications repeater cards (12). The enclosure includes: exterior walls defining a substantially enclosed chamber (14); at least one shelf (16) positioned within the chamber for holding a plurality of repeater cards, the shelf including spaced apart top and bottom walls (60, 62) configured for receiving the cards therebetween and for making direct contact with the cards to allow conduction of heat to the top and bottom walls from the cards; a plurality of elongated heat pipes (84) each having a first, proximal end (84a) coupled with the top or bottom wall for conducting heat to the heat pipe from the top or bottom wall, the heat pipes also each having a second, distal end (84b); and at least one fin (86) coupled with the second, distal end of each of the heat pipes for conducting heat to the fin from the heat pipes so that the heat may be convected from the fin to ambient air in the chamber.

Abstract: An enclosure (10) for protecting and dissipating heat from telecommunications repeaters (12). The enclosure includes a plurality of card-receiving sleeves (14) for receiving repeater cards; at least one heat sink manifold (16) in contact with the sleeves for conducting heat from the sleeves; at least one outer panel (28) in contact with the heat sink manifold for conducting heat from the manifold; a removable cover (40) configured for sliding over the outer panel to protect the cards from exposure to the elements; and at least one biasing mechanism (112) operably coupled with the outer panel for biasing the outer panel into physical contact with the cover when the cover is placed thereover to improve conduction of heat from the outer panel to the cover.