Patent ID: 6175079
Filing Date: 2001-01-16
Classification: G02B,Y10S

Abstract:
A fiber optic cable management system, comprising:(a) a cabinet defined by cabinet walls and comprising an interior mounting surface for carrying cable management components adapted for managing fiber optic cable within said cabinet, said mounting surface being spaced-apart from and cooperating with an adjacent one of said cabinet walls to define a door-receiving compartment inside said cabinet between said mounting surface and said adjacent wall;(b) a cable access door pivotably attached to said cabinet, and adapted for pivoting movement between a closed position and an open position, and for sliding movement from said open position to a hidden position inside said cabinet and within said door-receiving compartment; and(c) attachment means for pivotably attaching said access door to said cabinet, and for permitting sliding movement of said access door from the open position to the hidden position.