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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 26, 1998
Filed:
Aug. 05, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
Todd A Wheeler, Savage, MN (US);
Timothy J Haataja, Prior Lake, MN (US);
Paul M Kmit, Golden Valley, MN (US);
Assignee:
ADC Telecommunications, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G02B / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
385134 ; 385135 ;
Abstract
A fiber distribution frame includes a support structure having a plurality of connector module assemblies mounted in first and second vertical arrays on opposite sides of the support structure. Assemblies of each of the arrays are spaced from one another in a vertical spacing to define a plurality of troughs between each of the assemblies with a plurality of troughs extending rearwardly into rear troughs. A central trough is provided for taking up an excess of fiber extending between the plurality of connector assemblies.