Alcatel

Nexans

Alcatel Cable Interface

Alain Lepeuve

Alain Vincent

Michel Milanowski

Didier Lecomte

Jean-Pierre Thibault

Bertrand Joly

In a module for connecting and distributing optical fibers, intended for use in an optical distribution frame, the first end of each fiber is connected to a connecting socket and the second end of each fiber is connected to an optical distribution or transmission cable. The module includes an arm for guiding each fiber fixed by its first end to a support for a row of connecting sockets and connected by its second end to a cassette for coiling up each fiber. The cassette is articulated to the arm.

Optical fiber connection and distribution module intended for use in an optical distribution frame

The distribution frame and the method relate to a telecommunication installation in which optical fiber links are connected to connection members formed by sockets distributed on the front face of at least one distribution rack and in which jumpers provide the links between the connection members to which the links are individually connected. A robotized set of specialized tools is provided:

Optical high-density distribution frame and method for making jumper connections in such a distribution frame

An equipment box, in particular a splice box, including a first portion having an opening which is closed off in sealed manner by a second portion in abutment against a gasket positioned at the edge of the opening, and also a slot in the zone in which the second portion abuts against the first portion, the slot providing access for a cable via a configuration enabling the cable to be inserted transversely. A neck carried by the first portion surrounds said slot except in the direction in which the slot opens out at the edge of the opening. A sealing member formed by a sleeve is provided with a laterally projecting element providing abutment continuity for the linear gasket at the slot. The sleeve as positioned around the cable in a neck is subjected to the action of a presser device which is mounted at the end of the neck so as to compress the sleeve and a gasket fitted around the cable in the sleeve.

Sealed equipment box having an access for a cable

A sealed tapping box provided with an access for a loop of a cable folded over to form a U-loop and penetrating into the box via an opening provided in a wall. The opening is elongate, is edged by a seat for receiving a gasket, and is surrounded at each of its ends by a respective external neck which is carried by the box and which is laterally split facing the opening. A gasket includes a strip for closing off the opening and two tubular stoppers projecting from the ends of the strip. Each of these stoppers plugs a respective neck, and is provided with a respective through duct to enable cable to pass through. A compression device fixes to the box and includes first auxiliary seal for pressing the strip against the gasket seat, and second auxiliary seal for pressing the stoppers into the necks and a onto the cable that passes through them.

Sealed box for tapping a cable

An optical fiber splice tray is in the form of two tray members that assemble together. The tray includes coiling arrangements, butt joint splice fixing arrangements and optical cable receiving arrangements. The coiling arrangements and butt joint splice fixing arrangements are carried by one of the two tray members. The optical cable receiving means are carried by the other tray member. This other tray member further includes branch connection splice fixing arrangements.

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Noisy le Roi, France

Alain Lepeuve