Patent ID: 7583885
Filing Date: 2009-09-01
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. An optical fiber distribution assembly comprising: an enclosure having a top, a bottom, and an interior, the enclosure formed by a base and a cover joined at a waterproof seal, the base including a plurality of openings, the plurality of openings configured to accept a input cable carrying an input signal and an output cable carrying an output signal; a mounting structure within the interior of the enclosure forming a planar surface having a front side, a rear side, and top and bottom ends, the bottom end connected to the base and the top end extending toward the top of the enclosure; a splitter housing located on the front side of the mounting structure adjacent the bottom end and including a fiber optic splitter, the fiber optic splitter configured to split the input signal into a plurality of secondary signals; a plurality of adapters located on the front side of the mounting structure adjacent the top end, each adapter including a first connection end for receiving a connector terminated to a cable carrying one of the secondary signals and a second connection end for receiving a connector terminated to an optical cable, wherein the plurality of adapters are disposed on a plurality of adapter modules, the adapter modules slidable between retracted and extended positions; and an excess connector storage structure located on the front side of the mounting structure adjacent the bottom end, the excess connector storage structure configured to provide a termination location for optical cables carrying the plurality of secondary signals.