Patent ID: 6167183
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A communications outlet box for a fiber optic cable comprising:a base having a mounting member with a first side for engaging a mounting surface, and a second side facing in a substantially opposite direction to said first side;a cover configured to be removably coupled to said base for forming a wiring space therebetween, with a first opening formed in said outlet box for receiving the fiber optic cable therethrough and into said wiring space between said base and said cover and a second opening formed in said outlet box for receiving a connector therein;a first winding member positioned relative to said first opening and between said base and said cover to receive the fiber optic cable about at least part of its curved periphery such that the fiber optic cable can extend from said opening to said first winding member without bending beyond its minimum bend radius; anda second winding member positioned relative to said first winding member and between said base and said cover to receive the fiber optic cable about at least part of its curved periphery such that the fiber optic cable can extend from said first winding member to said second winding member without bending beyond its minimum bend radius, said second winding member being at least partially positioned in a different plane from said first winding member such that the fiber optic cable exiting said second winding member can pass over said first winding member to be coupled to a fiber optic connector in said second opening without bending the fiber optic cable beyond its minimum bend radius.