LADDER AND BASKET MOUNTED PANEL
An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for mounting a fiber-optic panel assembly to a cable conveyance. The panel assembly includes a bracket tray coupled to the conveyance and a panel body coupled to the bracket tray. A plurality of mounting attachments secure the panel assembly to the conveyance while maintaining a substantially perpendicular orientation of the panel assembly relative to the conveyance. The system supports multiple installation geometries, enabling the panel assembly to be mounted beneath or alongside the conveyance.
1 . An apparatus comprising:
a panel assembly configured to support one or more fiber-optic modules;
a plurality of mounting attachments configured to couple the panel body to a cable conveyance, maintaining a substantially perpendicular orientation of the panel body relative to a cable conveyance.
2 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the panel assembly further comprises:
a bracket tray that couples to the cable conveyance; and
a panel body that couples to the bracket tray and includes multiple module openings configured to receive fiber-optic connector modules or adapter plates.
3 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each mounting attachment is slidable along a respective diagonal slot in the bracket tray, wherein the diagonal slots are positioned on opposing sides of the panel assembly to permit symmetrical or asymmetrical positioning of the mounting attachments.
4 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each mounting attachment includes a hook, clip, or clamp configured to engage a rung or rail of a ladder rack.
5 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each mounting attachment includes a spacer or standoff configured to couple the panel assembly to one or more wire members of a basket tray.
6 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each mounting attachment includes a single-bolt fastener enabling rotation or positional adjustment of the mounting attachment within a diagonal slot.
7 . The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a strain-relief feature coupled to an edge of the panel assembly to guide and support fiber cables exiting the panel body.
8 . A cable-management system comprising:
a cable conveyance configured to route a plurality of fiber-optic cables; and
a panel assembly secured to the cable conveyance by a plurality of mounting attachments that maintain a substantially perpendicular orientation of the panel assembly relative to the cable conveyance.
9 . The system of claim 8 , wherein the panel assembly comprises:
a bracket tray coupled to the cable conveyance; and
a panel body coupled to the bracket tray, the panel body including multiple module openings configured to receive fiber-optic connector modules or adapter plates.
10 . The system of claim 8 , wherein each mounting attachment is slidable along a respective diagonal slot in the bracket tray, and the diagonal slots are positioned on opposing sides of the panel assembly to permit symmetrical or asymmetrical positioning of the mounting attachments.
11 . The system of claim 8 , wherein each mounting attachment includes a hook, clip, or clamp configured to engage a rung or rail of a ladder rack.
12 . The system of claim 8 , wherein each mounting attachment includes a spacer or standoff configured to couple the panel assembly to one or more wire members of a basket tray.
13 . The system of claim 8 , wherein each mounting attachment includes a single-bolt fastener enabling rotation or positional adjustment of the mounting attachment within a diagonal slot.
14 . The system of claim 8 , further comprising a strain-relief feature coupled to an edge of the panel assembly to guide and support fiber-optic cables exiting the panel body.
15 . A method for installing a panel assembly to a cable conveyance, comprising:
positioning the panel assembly adjacent to the cable conveyance; and
coupling the panel assembly to the cable conveyance using a plurality of mounting attachments that maintain a substantially perpendicular orientation of the panel assembly relative to the cable conveyance.
16 . The method of claim 15 , wherein coupling the panel assembly to the cable conveyance comprises:
attaching a bracket tray of the panel assembly to the cable conveyance and coupling a panel body of the panel assembly to the bracket tray, the panel body including multiple module openings configured to receive fiber-optic connector modules or adapter plates.
17 . The method of claim 15 , further comprising:
sliding each mounting attachment along a corresponding diagonal slot in the bracket tray to position the panel assembly symmetrically or asymmetrically relative to the cable conveyance.
18 . The method of claim 15 , wherein the cable conveyance comprises a ladder rack, and coupling the panel assembly further comprises:
engaging each mounting attachment to a rung or rail of the ladder rack.
19 . The method of claim 15 , wherein the cable conveyance comprises a basket tray, and coupling the panel assembly further comprises:
securing each mounting attachment to one or more wire members of the basket tray using a spacer or standoff.
20 . The method of claim 15 , further comprising:
attaching a strain-relief feature to an edge of the panel assembly; and
routing fiber-optic cables across the strain-relief feature to maintain a controlled bend radius.