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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 23, 1989
Filed:
Oct. 11, 1988
Shigenori Goto, Sakura, JP;
Saburo Mase, Tokyo, JP;
Hirofumi Tayama, Osaka, JP;
Tadashi Hara, Osaka, JP;
Yasuo Fujii, Osaka, JP;
Fujikura Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Kansai Telecommunication Technology, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
An optical fiber distribution apparatus of the type in which optical feeder cables are connected to optical distribution cables through connectors. The optical fiber distribution apparatus includes a frame having a front portion; a plurality of distribution panels each having a free front edge; pivoting mechanisms for pivotally mounting respective distribution panels to the frame with regular vertical intervals for pivotable movement about a horizontal axis: and locking mechanisms for releasably locking each of the distribution panels selectively at one of both a normal position, where each distribution panel is parallel to the other with the free edge thereof positioned substantially not higher than the rotation axis thereof, and a raised position, where the free front edge of each distribution panel is raised above the rotation axis thereof for accessing to a distribution panel just below.