Splicing tray utilized in fiber optic patch panel assembly for fiber optic cable connection management
A patch panel assembly that has a splicing tray integrated therein for fiber optic hardware connection is provided. In one example, the patch panel assembly include a ceiling, a bottom cover, and two opposing side panels defining an interior region therein. A splicing tray disposed in the interior region of the patch panel assembly. The splicing tray is slidable between a non-extended position and an extended position.
1. A patch panel assembly, comprising:
a top ceiling, a bottom cover, and two opposing side panels defining an interior region therein;
a splicing tray disposed in the interior region, wherein the splicing tray is slidable between a non-extended position and an extended position;
one or more connector trays vertically disposed above and coupled with the splicing tray, the one or more connector trays slidable with the splicing tray between the non-extended position and the extended position; and
a front cover openable to allow the splicing tray and the one or more connector trays to move together between the non-extended position and the extended position.
2. The patch panel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the connector tray is configured to receive one or more connector structures including a plurality of fiber optic connectors, wherein each of the fiber optic connectors has a corresponding connecting cable coupled thereto.
3. The patch panel assembly of claim 2 , wherein each of the one or more connector structures comprises:
a cable sorter having a first end connected to the connecting cable; and
a ribbon cable connected to a second end of the cable sorter through a fiber cable clamp.
4. The patch panel assembly of claim 2 , wherein the fiber optic connectors are dual polarity connectors.
5. The patch panel assembly of claim 2 , wherein a ribbon cable collector of a connector structure is configured to be placed on the splice holders formed in the splicing module.
6. The patch panel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the one or more connector trays comprise:
a plurality of slots formed in the connector trays configured to allow cables to pass therethrough to the splicing tray.
7. The patch panel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the one or more connector trays comprise:
a plurality of slots formed in the connector trays configured to allow cables to pass therethrough to the splicing tray.
8. The patch panel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the one or more connector trays and the splicing tray are individually slidable relative to each other.
9. The patch panel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the splicing tray comprises:
a splicing module formed in the splicing tray.
10. The patch panel assembly of claim 9 , wherein the splicing module comprises:
a plurality of holding features forming a spool configured to collect cables.
11. The patch panel assembly of claim 10 , wherein the splicing module comprises:
a plurality of splice holders formed in the spool configured to hold spliced cables.
12. The patch panel assembly of claim 9 , wherein the splicing module comprises:
a plurality of sorters configured to form at least two circular routing passages in the splicing module.
13. The patch panel assembly of claim 12 , wherein the splicing module comprises:
a plurality of grooves formed in the splicing tray configured to hold spliced cables looped from the circular routing passages.
14. A patch panel assembly, comprising:
a ceiling, a bottom cover, and two opposing side panels defining an interior region therein;
a splicing tray disposed in the interior region; and
one or more connector tray vertically stacked above and coupled with the splicing tray, the one or more connector trays slidable with the splicing tray between the non-extended position and the extended position; and
a front cover openable to allow the splicing tray and the one or more connector trays to move between the non-extended position and the extended position, wherein the connector tray and the splicing tray are individually slidable relative to each other.
15. The patch panel assembly of claim 14 , wherein the splicing tray comprises:
a splicing module disposed in the splicing tray, wherein the splicing module is configured to store spliced cables.
16. The patch panel assembly of claim 15 , wherein the splicing module comprises:
a plurality of grooves configured to hold spliced cable connected to the patch panel assembly.
17. The patch panel assembly of claim 14 , wherein the connector tray is configured to receive one or more connector structure, wherein the connector structure includes a plurality of fiber optic connectors, wherein each of the fiber optic connectors has a corresponding connecting cable coupled thereto.
18. A patch panel assembly, comprising:
a top ceiling, a bottom cover, and two opposing side panels defining an interior region therein;
a splicing module disposed in a splicing tray disposed in the interior region, wherein the splicing tray is slidable between a non-extended position and an extended position and has grooves formed therein configured to hold spliced cable disposed in the interior region;
one or more connector tray vertically stacked above and coupled with the splicing tray, the one or more connector trays slidable with the splicing tray between the non-extended position and the extended position; and
a front cover openable to allow the splicing tray and the one or more connector trays to move together between the non-extended position and the extended position.