Datacommunications/telecommunications patching systems with bundled patch cord assembly
A cord bundle assembly includes: a plurality of communications cords, each of the communications cords comprising a plurality of communications signal-carrying members, the communications cords being grouped as a bundle; and a cord management assembly. The cord management assembly includes: a fixed cuff that encircles and is fixed relative to the plurality of communications cords; a slip cuff that encircles and is slidable relative to the plurality of communications cords; and a generally cylindrical sleeve having first and second ends, the fixed cuff being mounted to the first end, and the slip cuff being mounted to the second end. This configuration can assist in the management and organization of cords arranged in a cord bundle as they are routed between communications equipment.
1. A module adapted for use with a telecommunications rack, frame or cabinet, comprising:
a generally upright divider panel;
a cover panel disposed generally parallel to the divider panel, the cover panel and divider panel being spaced apart from each other to form a gap;
a plurality of telecommunications cords, each of the telecommunications cords comprising a plurality of telecommunications patch cords, the cords being positioned in the gap between the divider panel and cover panel;
wherein the cords are received in a cord management assembly, comprising:
a fixed cuff that encircles and is fixed relative to the plurality of communications cords;
a slip cuff that encircles and is slidable relative to the plurality of communications cords; and
a generally cylindrical sleeve having first and second ends, the fixed cuff being mounted to the first end, and the slip cuff being mounted to the second end;
wherein the cylindrical sleeve comprises a material that enables the sleeve to shrink in length as it expands in circumference; and
wherein the slip cuff is fixedly mounted relative to at least one of the divider panel and the cover panel.
2. The module defined in claim 1 , wherein the slip cuff comprises a projection that extends generally parallel to the cords away from the sleeve.
3. The module defined in claim 2 , further comprising a tie strap that encircles the cords and the projection.
4. The module defined in claim 1 , further comprising at least one cassette mounted within the gap, wherein the patch cords of the cord bundle are routed into the cassette.
5. The module defined in claim 1 , in combination with a communications cabinet.