Fiber optic splice enclosure
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Mar 13, 2001
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Feb 19, 1999
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Feb 20, 1998
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The splice enclosure of this invention provides an environmentally safe means for splicing, or joining together, two or more fiber optic cables. This particular enclosure is designed to handle re-entry for possible future splicing of cables not currently active, the addition of more cables or servicing of the existing cables. Further, the enclosure can be mounted to a support structure via mounting plates and fasteners or can be banded to the support structure. The enclosure includes a weather and impact resistant casing and a covered drawer that can be easily removed from the casing and taken to an area wherein splicing can be conducted. The drawer includes a splice tray retaining area that can accommodate several splice trays at a time. Further, the drawer includes a buffer tube storage area where stored buffer tubes will not exceed desired bend radius. Compared to existing splice enclosures, this invention exhibits a higher fiber count capacity, weighs and costs less to manufacture, is more corrosion and ballistic resistant, accommodates larger diameter cables and may be pressurized for environmental sealability.
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