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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 13, 2001
Filed:
Feb. 19, 1999
Wayne L. Quesnel, Moore, SC (US);
R. Bryan Gaines, Simpsonville, SC (US);
Eddie R. Adkins, Spartanburg, SC (US);
Alcoa Fujikura Limited, Brentwood, TN (US);
Abstract
The splice enclosure of this invention provides an environmentally safe means for splicing, or joining together, two or more fiber optic cables. This particular enclosure is designed to handle re-entry for possible future splicing of cables not currently active, the addition of more cables or servicing of the existing cables. Further, the enclosure can be mounted to a support structure via mounting plates and fasteners or can be banded to the support structure. The enclosure includes a weather and impact resistant casing and a covered drawer that can be easily removed from the casing and taken to an area wherein splicing can be conducted. The drawer includes a splice tray retaining area that can accommodate several splice trays at a time. Further, the drawer includes a buffer tube storage area where stored buffer tubes will not exceed desired bend radius. Compared to existing splice enclosures, this invention exhibits a higher fiber count capacity, weighs and costs less to manufacture, is more corrosion and ballistic resistant, accommodates larger diameter cables and may be pressurized for environmental sealability.