Fiber distribution device
A fiber distribution device includes a swing frame chassis pivotally mounted to a support structure. At least a first optical splitter module is mounted to the swing frame chassis. Pigtails having connectorized ends are carried by the swing frame chassis and have portions that are routed generally vertically on the swing frame chassis. An optical termination field includes fiber optic adapters carried by the swing frame chassis. The fiber optic adapters are configured to receive the connectorized ends of the pigtails.
1. A fiber distribution hub comprising:
an enclosure that can be opened to access an interior of the enclosure;
a plurality of connector holders for storing fiber optic connectors, the connector holders each being configured to hold a plurality of the fiber optic connectors in a row, the connector holders lacking structure for providing an operational optical connection; and
a connector storage structure adapted to be housed within the enclosure, the connector storage structure being pivotally movable between a first position and a second position, the connector storage structure including a plurality of stations adapted for mounting the connector holders, the connector storage structure being pivotally movable from the first position to the second position when the enclosure is open, the connector storage structure blocking access to the connector holders when the enclosure is open and the connector storage structure is in the first position, the connector holders being accessible when the enclosure is open and the connector storage structure is in the second position, each of the stations of the connector storage structure including first and second spaced-apart retention locations, and wherein each of the connector holders includes first and second spaced-apart engagement structures that respectively engage the first and second spaced-apart retention locations.
2. The fiber distribution hub of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of fiber optic adapters positioned within the interior of the enclosure and at least one optical splitter positioned within the interior of the enclosure.
3. The fiber distribution hub of claim 2 , wherein the fiber optic connectors terminate ends of optical fibers, wherein the fiber distribution hub defines a first routing path for routing the optical fibers to the connector storage structure, and wherein the fiber distribution hub defines a second routing path for routing the optical fibers to the fiber optic adapters.
4. The fiber distribution hub of claim 3 , wherein the optical fibers extend along the first routing path when their corresponding fiber optic connectors are stored at the connector storage structure, and wherein the optical fibers are re-routed from the first routing path to the second routing path when the fiber optic connectors are removed from the connector storage structure and plugged into the fiber optic adapters to provide subscriber connections.
5. The fiber distribution hub of claim 2 , wherein the fiber optic connectors are removed from the connector storage structure and plugged into the fiber optic adapters to provide subscriber connections.
6. The fiber distribution hub of claim 2 , further comprising a frame positioned within the enclosure on which the fiber optic adapters and the optical splitter are supported.
7. The fiber distribution hub of claim 6 , wherein the stations of the connector storage structure are provided at a first side of the connector storage structure, and wherein the first side of the connector storage structure faces toward the frame when the connector storage structure is in the first position.
8. The fiber distribution hub of claim 1 , wherein the connector storage structure includes a panel that pivotally moves between the first and second positions, and wherein the stations for mounting the connector holders are located at a first side of the panel.
9. The fiber distribution hub of claim 8 , wherein the fiber optic connectors are arranged perpendicular relative to the first side of the panel when stored at the connector storage structure.
10. The fiber distribution hub of claim 8 , wherein each of the connector holders includes a base that opposes the first side of the panel when the connector holders are mounted at the stations.
11. The fiber distribution hub of claim 10 , wherein each of the connector holders includes a plurality of connector mounting locations spaced along a length of the base.
12. The fiber distribution hub of claim 11 , wherein the fiber optic connectors held at the connector mounting locations of a given one of the connector holders extend parallel to one another and extend perpendicularly outwardly from the base.
13. The fiber distribution hub of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second spaced-apart engagement structures includes a flexible latch.
14. The fiber distribution hub of claim 13 , wherein the first and second spaced-apart retention locations include first and second openings that respectively receive the first and second spaced-apart engagement structures.
15. A fiber distribution hub comprising:
an enclosure having an open configuration and a closed configuration;
a plurality of connector holders for storing fiber optic connectors, the connector holders each including an elongate base having a length and a plurality of connector storage positions arranged in a row that extends along a length of the base;
a plurality of fiber optic connectors held by the connector holders; and
a panel adapted to be housed within the enclosure, the panel being pivotally movable between a first position and a second position when the enclosure is in the open position, the panel including a first side; and
a plurality of holder mounting stations adapted for mounting the connector holders at the first side of the panel, the panel blocking access to the connector holders when the enclosure is in the open configuration and the panel is in the first position, the connector holders being accessible when the enclosure is in the open configuration and the panel is in the second position, the bases of the connector holders opposing the first side of the panel when the connector holders are mounted at the holder mounting stations.
16. The fiber distribution hub of claim 15 , further comprising a plurality of fiber optic adapters and at least one optical splitter protected by the enclosure.
17. The fiber distribution hub of claim 16 , wherein the fiber optic connectors terminate ends of optical fibers, wherein the fiber distribution hub defines a first routing path for routing the optical fibers to the first side of the panel, and wherein the fiber distribution hub defines a second routing path for routing the optical fibers to the fiber optic adapters.
18. The fiber distribution hub of claim 17 , wherein the optical fibers extend along the first routing path when their corresponding fiber optic connectors are stored at the panel, and wherein the optical fibers are re-routed from the first routing path to the second routing path when the fiber optic connectors are removed from the connector holders and plugged into the fiber optic adapters to provide subscriber connections.
19. The fiber distribution hub of claim 16 , wherein the fiber optic connectors are removed from the connector holders and plugged into the fiber optic adapters to provide subscriber connections.
20. The fiber distribution hub of claim 16 , further comprising a frame positioned within the enclosure on which fiber optic adapters and an optical splitter are supported.
21. The fiber distribution hub of claim 20 , wherein the first side of the panel faces toward the frame when the panel is in the first position.
22. The fiber distribution hub of claim 15 , wherein the fiber optic connectors are arranged perpendicular relative to the first side of the panel when held by the connector holders at the holder mounting stations.
23. The fiber distribution hub of claim 15 , wherein the fiber optic connectors held at the connector storage positions of a given one of the connector holders extend parallel to one another and extend perpendicularly outwardly from the base of the connector holder.
24. A fiber distribution hub comprising:
an enclosure having an open configuration and a closed configuration;
a frame enclosed within the enclosure when the enclosure is in the closed configuration;
a plurality of fiber optic adapters supported on the frame;
at least one optical splitter supported on the frame;
a plurality of connector holders for storing fiber optic connectors, the connector holders each including a plurality of connector storage positions arranged in a row, the connector holders lacking structure for providing an operational optical connection;
a plurality of fiber optic connectors held by the connector holders;
a panel that is pivotally movable relative to the frame between a first position and a second position when the enclosure is in the open configuration, the panel including a first side; and
a plurality of holder mounting stations adapted for mounting the connector holders at the first side of the panel, the panel blocking access to the connector holders when the enclosure is in the open configuration and the panel is in the first position, and the connector holders being accessible when the enclosure is in the open configuration and the panel is in the second position.
25. The fiber distribution hub of claim 24 , wherein the first side of the panel faces toward the frame when the panel is in the first position.
26. The fiber distribution hub of claim 24 , wherein the fiber optic connectors are arranged perpendicular relative to the first side of the panel when held by the connector holders at the holder mounting stations, and wherein the fiber optic connectors held at the connector storage positions of a given one of the connector holders extend parallel to one another.
27. The fiber distribution hub of claim 24 , wherein each of the connector holders is releasably secured at one of the holder mounting stations by a flexible latch.
28. The fiber distribution hub of claim 24 , wherein the fiber optic connectors terminate ends of optical fibers, wherein the fiber distribution hub defines a first routing path for routing the optical fibers to the first side of the panel, and wherein the fiber distribution hub defines a second routing path for routing the optical fibers to the fiber optic adapters.
29. The fiber distribution hub of claim 28 , wherein the optical fibers extend along the first routing path when their corresponding fiber optic connectors are stored at the panel, and wherein the optical fibers are re-routed from the first routing path to the second routing path when the fiber optic connectors are removed from the connector holders and plugged into the fiber optic adapters to provide subscriber connections.
30. The fiber distribution hub of claim 24 , wherein the fiber optic connectors are removed from the connector holders and plugged into the fiber optic adapters to provide subscriber connections.