Patent ID: 8873924
Filing Date: 2014-10-28
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A fiber optic telecommunication cabinet comprising: a base configured for attachment to an open first end of a housing to provide an enclosed configuration, the housing defining a longitudinal direction of the fiber optic telecommunication cabinet between the base and a second end of the housing, the base defining a plurality of ports passing through the base to allow passage of telecommunication cables therethrough, an optical fiber termination block comprising a mounting frame attaching the optical fiber termination block to the base of the fiber optic telecommunication cabinet and a plurality of optical modules supported by the mounting frame, wherein the optical modules are pivotally mounted within the optical fiber termination block and can be rotated in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the fiber optic telecommunication cabinet from a first storage position to a second accessible position; and a lift to raise the fiber optic telecommunication cabinet out of an underground vault, wherein the lift comprises a lift platform, wherein the fiber optic cabinet is disposed on the lift platform, and wherein a lifting rod attached to the lift platform via a hook of a winch may be connected to raise the fiber optic cabinet.