Patent ID: 6160946
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An optical fiber distribution frame apparatus comprising:a frame member having upper and lower module mounting brackets, the upper module mounting bracket spaced from the lower module mounting bracket, the frame member defining an interior;a plurality of fiber optic modules mounted to the frame member, each module including a front and two mounting flanges, each mounting flange mountable to one of the upper and lower module mounting brackets;wherein one of the modules defines a connection module and further including a rear spaced from the front, a spaced apart top and bottom positioned adjacent to the flanges, and opposed spaced apart sides, the connection module configured and arranged for housing a plurality of connection locations having exposed openings along the front, wherein the bottom, the rear, and the opposed sides defining a cable notch region, wherein the cable notch region defines an opening for a first cable;a cable clamp mounted to the rear of the connection module;wherein another one of the modules defines a storage module including first and second spools positioned on the front.