Patent Description:
The present disclosure relates generally to closures, such as for fiber optic cable connections, and more specifically to improved organizer assemblies for butt closures.

Certain closures, also referred to as "butt" or "domed" closures, are utilized in outdoor environments to facilitate the connection of transmission cables such as fiber optic cables. The cables enter the closure through a sealed base, and connection of the cable elements occurs within the closure. In the case of fiber optic cables, spliced-together optical fibers are held within the closure.

Many fiber organizer assemblies utilized in known butt closures generally have edges that can cause buffer tubes to kink if they are pulled over these edges. Further, in many cases, trays of the organizer assemblies must be held in the vertical or up position while other trays are being populated with fiber and while splicing is being done. Still further, splice modules utilized in such trays provide limited flexibility with respect to the types of splices and/or other components that can be held therein. <CIT> describes an optical fiber cable closure with trays pivotably mounted to a frame. Each tray is adapted to hold a plurality of spliced optical fiber portions by extending ribs in channels of at least one organizing module.

Accordingly, improved organizer assemblies for use with butt closures would be advantageous. Specifically, organizer assemblies which address one of more of the above-stated deficiencies would be advantageous.

The claimed invention provides an organizer assembly according to claim <NUM>.

These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following description.

In fact, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

Referring now to <FIG>, embodiments of butt closures <NUM> and organizer assemblies in accordance with the present disclosure are provided. Closures <NUM> in accordance with the present disclosure, and in particular the organizer assemblies thereof, may advantageously provide improved routing features which reduce kinking and attenuation risks. Additionally or alternatively, closures <NUM> and organizer baskets thereof in accordance with the present disclosure may advantageously provide improved features for securing and positioning organizer trays thereof in a variety of positions, thus advantageously allowing efficient and effective fiber-populating, splicing, etc. Additionally or alternatively, closures <NUM> and organizer baskets thereof in accordance with the present disclosure, and according to the claimed invention, the splice modules which may be utilized with such closures <NUM> and/or organizer baskets, advantageously provide improved flexibility with respect to the types of splices and/or other components that can be held therein.

Referring now to <FIG>, a closure <NUM> in accordance with the present disclosure includes a cover <NUM>. Cover <NUM> is generally a domed cover which defines an interior <NUM> and an opening <NUM> which provides access to the interior <NUM>. Cover <NUM> may include an inner surface <NUM> which defines the interior <NUM> and an opposing outer surface <NUM> which is exposed to the external environment.

An organizer assembly <NUM> may be insertable into (and thus disposed within) the interior <NUM>, such as along a longitudinal axis of the closure <NUM>. Organizer assembly <NUM> includes one or more organizer trays <NUM> and may include other suitable components for facilitating transmission component connections. For example, in the case of use with fiber optic cables, splices between optical fibers thereof may be housed in the various splice trays.

A base <NUM> may be insertable at least partially into (and thus disposed at least partially within) the interior <NUM>. In some embodiments, organizer assembly <NUM> may be connected to the base <NUM>, such that insertion of the base <NUM> causes insertion of the tray assembly <NUM> into the interior <NUM>. Cables <NUM> may be inserted through the base <NUM> into the interior <NUM>, and connection between transmission elements thereof (such as optical fibers) may be made within the interior <NUM>, such as in the organizer trays <NUM> of the organizer assembly <NUM>.

<FIG> illustrate various embodiments of organizer assemblies <NUM> and components thereof in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. A mutually orthogonal coordinate system is defined for organizer assemblies <NUM> in accordance with the present disclosure, and may include a mutually orthogonal longitudinal axis <NUM>, lateral axis <NUM>, and transverse axis <NUM>.

Referring in particular to <FIG>, organizer assemblies <NUM> in accordance with the present disclosure includes a primary basket <NUM>. The primary basket <NUM> generally forms at least a portion of the base exterior of the organizer assembly <NUM>, and includes an exterior surface <NUM> and an interior surface <NUM>. The primary basket <NUM> extends along the longitudinal axis <NUM> between a first end <NUM> and a second end <NUM>. The first end <NUM> is an open end, as shown, such that cables <NUM> or transmission elements thereof being directed along and parallel to the longitudinal axis <NUM> can enter or exit an interior <NUM> of the primary basket <NUM> through the first end <NUM>. The second end <NUM> is a closed end, as shown, such that cables <NUM> or transmission elements thereof being directed along and parallel to the longitudinal axis <NUM> cannot enter an interior <NUM> of the primary basket <NUM> through the second end <NUM>, and instead encounter a surface of the primary basket <NUM>.

The primary basket <NUM> may further extend along the lateral axis <NUM> between a first side <NUM> and a second side <NUM>, both of which may be closed (as discussed above with respect to second end <NUM>). In exemplary embodiments, a length between the first end <NUM> and second end <NUM> is greater than a length between the first side <NUM> and the second side <NUM>. Further, in exemplary embodiments, transitions between the closed second end <NUM> portion and a base portion <NUM>, the closed first side portion <NUM> and the base portion <NUM>, the closed second side portion <NUM> and the base portion <NUM>, the closed second end <NUM> portion and closed first side portion <NUM>, and/or the closed second end <NUM> portion and closed second side portion <NUM> are curved.

Basket <NUM> may generally be utilized to house excess cables <NUM> and/or transmission elements thereof as the cables <NUM> and/or transmission elements thereof are routed through the closure <NUM> and organizer assembly <NUM> thereof.

Primary basket <NUM> may further include an upper peripheral lip <NUM>, which may extend between the first end <NUM> and second end <NUM>, such as on the sides <NUM>, <NUM>, and may further extend between the sides <NUM>, <NUM>, such as along the closed second end <NUM>. For example, the lip <NUM> may extend along an upper edge (along the traverse axis <NUM>) of the primary basket <NUM>, such as along the sides <NUM>, <NUM> and second end <NUM>.

In some embodiments, as illustrated in <FIG>, a cover plate <NUM> may be provided. Cover plate <NUM> may be removably positioned on the basket <NUM>, such as on the lip <NUM> thereof. Hook-and-loop fasteners or other suitable fastening apparatus may be utilized to removably fasten the cover plate <NUM> to the basket <NUM>. Cover plate <NUM> may protect and help to secure portions of cables <NUM> and transmission elements thereof which are disposed in and routed through the interior <NUM> of basket <NUM>.

In some embodiments, basket <NUM> may further include a plurality of retainer tabs <NUM>, each of which extends from the basket <NUM> into the interior <NUM>. The tabs <NUM> may be connected to the basket <NUM> at the upper edge of the basket <NUM>, such as adjacent the lip <NUM>. Further, in exemplary embodiments, the tabs <NUM> are removable. In some embodiments, for example, the tabs <NUM> may be removed when a secondary basket (as discussed herein) is connected. Tabs <NUM> may generally assist in routing and retaining cables <NUM> and transmission elements in the interior <NUM> during assembly, splicing, etc., thereof.

A connector shaft <NUM> may extend from the first end <NUM> along the longitudinal axis <NUM>, such that at least a portion of the connector shaft <NUM> is exterior to the primary basket <NUM>. The connector shaft <NUM> may connect to the base <NUM>, thus connecting the organizer assembly <NUM> and base <NUM> together.

Referring now in particular to <FIG> and <FIG>, a bracket assembly <NUM> extends along the transverse axis <NUM> from the primary basket <NUM>, such as at the first end <NUM>. Bracket assembly <NUM> includes a main body <NUM> and a plurality of hinge assemblies <NUM>. The hinge assemblies <NUM> may be spaced apart in a linear array along the transverse axis <NUM>. In exemplary embodiments, the hinge assemblies <NUM> are stepped along the transverse axis <NUM>. In these embodiments, the linear array of the hinge assemblies <NUM> is angled relative to the transverse axis <NUM>, rather than being directed along or parallel to the transverse axis <NUM>. At least the portion of the main body <NUM> which includes the hinge assemblies <NUM> may also be so angled. Such angle may be between the transverse axis <NUM> and the longitudinal axis <NUM>, as shown.

As shown in <FIG> and <FIG>, organizer assemblies <NUM> in accordance with the present disclosure may include a second basket <NUM> which may be rotatably and removably connectable to the bracket assembly <NUM>. <FIG> and <FIG> illustrate the secondary basket <NUM> rotatably connected to the bracket assembly <NUM>. In exemplary embodiments, the secondary basket <NUM> may be connected to the bracket assembly <NUM> below the plurality of hinge assemblies <NUM> along the transverse axis <NUM>, such as between the plurality of hinge assemblies <NUM> (such as the lower-most hinge assembly <NUM>) and the interior surface <NUM> of the primary basket <NUM> along the transverse axis <NUM>. The secondary basket <NUM> may be rotatable between a first position wherein the secondary basket <NUM> is aligned along the longitudinal axis <NUM> and a second position wherein the secondary basket <NUM> is aligned along the transverse axis <NUM> or at an angle between the longitudinal axis <NUM> and transverse axis <NUM> (as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>). In exemplary embodiments, the secondary basket <NUM> may be removable, such that it can be utilized as needed for cable <NUM> (and transmission elements thereof) routing and set aside/discarded when not needed.

The secondary basket <NUM> includes an exterior surface <NUM> and an interior surface <NUM>. The secondary basket <NUM> may extend (such as along the longitudinal axis <NUM> when in the first position) between a first end <NUM> and a second end <NUM>. The first end <NUM> may be an open end, as shown, such that cables <NUM> or transmission elements thereof being directed along and parallel to the longitudinal axis <NUM> can enter or exit an interior <NUM> of the secondary basket <NUM> through the first end <NUM>, when the secondary basket <NUM> is in the first position. The second end <NUM> may be a closed end, as shown, such that cables <NUM> or transmission elements thereof being directed along and parallel to the longitudinal axis <NUM> cannot enter an interior <NUM> of the secondary basket <NUM> through the second end <NUM>, and instead encounter a surface of the primary basket <NUM>, when the secondary basket <NUM> is in the first position.

The secondary basket <NUM> may further extend along the lateral axis <NUM> between a first side <NUM> and a second side <NUM>, both of which may be closed (as discussed above with respect to second end <NUM>). In exemplary embodiments, a length between the first end <NUM> and second end <NUM> is greater than a length between the first side <NUM> and the second side <NUM>. Further, in exemplary embodiments, transitions between the closed second end <NUM> portion and a base portion <NUM>, the closed first side portion <NUM> and the base portion <NUM>, the closed second side portion <NUM> and the base portion <NUM>, the closed second end <NUM> portion and closed first side portion <NUM>, and/or the closed second end <NUM> portion and closed second side portion <NUM> are curved.

In exemplary embodiments, the area of the interior <NUM> may be less than the area of the interior <NUM>, the length between the first end <NUM> and second end <NUM> may be less than the length between the first end <NUM> and second end <NUM>, and/or the length between the first side <NUM> and second side <NUM> is less than the length between the first side <NUM> and second side <NUM>, such that the secondary basket <NUM> can fit at least partially within the primary basket <NUM> (such as the interior <NUM> thereof).

Secondary basket <NUM> may further include an upper peripheral lip <NUM>, which may extend between the first end <NUM> and second end <NUM>, such as on the sides <NUM>, <NUM>, and may further extend between the sides <NUM>, <NUM>, such as along the closed second end <NUM>. For example, the lip <NUM> may extend along an upper edge (along the traverse axis <NUM>) of the secondary basket <NUM>, such as along the sides <NUM>, <NUM> and second end <NUM>.

In some embodiments, basket <NUM> may further include a plurality of retainer tabs <NUM>, each of which extends from the basket <NUM> into the interior <NUM>. The tabs <NUM> may be connected to the basket <NUM> at the upper edge of the basket <NUM>, such as adjacent the lip <NUM>. Tabs <NUM> may generally assist in routing and retaining cables <NUM> and transmission elements in the interior <NUM> during assembly, splicing, etc., thereof.

One or more connector arms <NUM> may extend from the first end <NUM> (such as along the longitudinal axis <NUM> when the secondary basket <NUM> is in the first position). The connector arms <NUM> may be removably connected to the bracket assembly <NUM>, thus rotatably connecting the secondary basket <NUM> thereto. For example, protrusions <NUM> provided on the arms <NUM> may be inserted in depressions <NUM> defined in the main body <NUM> to rotatably connect the secondary basket <NUM> thereto.

Referring again to <FIG> and <FIG>, each hinge assembly <NUM> may include at least one positioning tab <NUM> and at least one release tab <NUM>. In some embodiments, for example, each hinge assembly <NUM> may include two positioning tabs <NUM> and a release tab <NUM>, with the release tab <NUM> disposed between the positioning tabs <NUM> along the lateral axis <NUM>. Each positioning tab <NUM> may be a generally tapered protrusion extending along the transverse axis <NUM> from the main body <NUM>. Each release tab <NUM> may extend along the longitudinal axis <NUM> from the main body <NUM>, and may thus protrude from the main body <NUM> farther than the positioning tab(s) <NUM> along the longitudinal axis <NUM>.

Each bracket assembly <NUM> may further include one or more depressions <NUM> (which may for example be through-holes) defined in the main body <NUM>.

Referring now to <FIG> and <FIG>, organizer assemblies <NUM> in accordance with the present disclosure further include a plurality of organizer trays <NUM>.

Each organizer tray <NUM> is rotatably connectable, and thus may be rotatably connected, to the bracket assembly <NUM>, at one of the plurality of hinge assemblies <NUM>. Each organizer tray <NUM> is rotatable between a first position wherein the organizer tray <NUM> is aligned along the longitudinal axis <NUM> (as shown in <FIG>, <FIG>, and <FIG>) and a second position wherein the organizer tray <NUM> is aligned along the transverse axis <NUM> (as shown in <FIG>, <FIG>, and <FIG>).

For example, each organizer tray <NUM> may include a main body <NUM>. Main body <NUM> may, for example, include a base wall <NUM>, a first sidewall <NUM>, a second sidewall <NUM>, and a front wall <NUM>, and may further define a rear end <NUM>. First sidewall <NUM> and second sidewall <NUM> may be spaced apart along the lateral axis <NUM>. Front wall <NUM> and rear end <NUM> may be spaced apart (such as along the longitudinal axis <NUM> when in the first position). The rear end <NUM> may be an open end, as shown, such that cables <NUM> or transmission elements thereof being directed along and parallel to the longitudinal axis <NUM> can enter or exit an interior <NUM> of the organizer tray <NUM> through the rear end <NUM>, when the organizer tray <NUM> is in the first position. The front wall <NUM> and sidewalls <NUM>, <NUM> may define a closed end and closed sides.

In some embodiments, a plurality of apertures <NUM> may be defined in the base wall <NUM>, such as at the rear end <NUM>. Each aperture <NUM> may be utilized to secure a cable <NUM> (or transmission element thereof) directly to the base wall <NUM> and organizer tray <NUM> thereof, such as using a suitable zip-tie or other suitable fastener. Notably, no additional cable/transmission element securement components are included on the organizer tray <NUM>.

Organizer tray <NUM> may further include one or more connector arms <NUM> which may extend from the main body <NUM>. For example, each connector arm <NUM> may extend from the base wall <NUM>, such as along the transverse axis <NUM> when in the first position. The connector arms <NUM> may be removably connected to the hinge assembly <NUM>, thus rotatably connecting the organizer tray <NUM> thereto. For example, protrusions <NUM> provided on the arms <NUM> may be inserted in depressions <NUM> to rotatably connect the organizer tray <NUM> to the hinge assembly <NUM>.

As discussed, each of the plurality of organizer trays <NUM> is rotatable between a first position and a second position. Further, each organizer tray <NUM> may advantageously be releasably securable in the second position, thus facilitating efficient loading of cables <NUM> and transmission elements thereof, splicing, etc., into other organizer trays <NUM> and the assembly <NUM> generally. The hinge assembly <NUM> which rotatable connects the organizer tray <NUM> to the bracket assembly <NUM> may releasably secure the organizer tray <NUM> in the second position.

For example, in exemplary embodiments as illustrated in <FIG>, the one or more positioning tabs <NUM> of the associated hinge assembly <NUM> may contact and releasably secure the organizer tray <NUM> in the second position. In some embodiments, the organizer tray <NUM> may include one or more contact tabs <NUM>, each of which extends from the rear end <NUM> of the body <NUM>. When the organizer tray <NUM> is moved to the second position, each contact tab <NUM> may contact a positioning tab <NUM> and releasably secure the organizer tray <NUM> in the second position. For example, each contact tab <NUM> may ride up the tapered front surface of a positioning tab <NUM> and then rest in contact with a rear surface of the positioning tab <NUM> when the organizer tray <NUM> reaches the second position.

Further, in exemplary embodiments, the organizer tray <NUM> may be released from being secured in the second position to move from the second position to the first position. For example, movement of the release tab <NUM> may cause movement of the positioning tab(s) <NUM> out of contact with the organizer tray <NUM> (such as the contact tab(s) <NUM>) thereof such that the organizer tray <NUM> can move from the second position to the first position. In exemplary embodiments, a user may apply force to the release tab <NUM> to cause such movement. For example, such force may pivot the release tab <NUM> and, due to a material connection between the release tab <NUM> and positioning tab(s) <NUM>, also cause pivoting of the positioning tab(s) <NUM>.

Referring now in particular to <FIG>, each organizer tray <NUM> may advantageously include features for ensuring and securing proper positioning of the organizer trays <NUM> relative to each other in the first and second positions. For example, each organizer tray <NUM> may include one or more pluralities of positioning slots <NUM> and one or more positioning tabs <NUM>. The slots <NUM> may, for example, be defined in exterior surfaces of the first sidewall <NUM> and/or second sidewall <NUM>, such as adjacent or at the base wall <NUM>. The positioning tab(s) <NUM> may extend from the first sidewall <NUM> and/or second sidewall <NUM>, such as at a top of the organizer tray <NUM> opposite the base wall <NUM>.

Advantageously, a positioning tab <NUM> of an organizer tray <NUM>' may be inserted into a different positioning slot <NUM> of a plurality of positioning slots <NUM> in a neighboring organizer tray <NUM>" depending on the positions of the organizer trays <NUM>. For example, a positioning tab <NUM> of an organizer tray <NUM>' may be inserted in one of the plurality of positioning slots <NUM>' of a neighboring organizer tray <NUM>" when these trays <NUM>', <NUM>" (such as, for example, the plurality of organizer trays <NUM>) is in the first position (see <FIG>). The positioning tab <NUM> of the organizer tray <NUM>' may be inserted in another one of the plurality of positioning slots <NUM>" of the neighboring organizer tray <NUM>" when these trays <NUM>', <NUM>" (such as, for example, the plurality of organizer trays <NUM>) is in the second position (see <FIG>).

As discussed, in some embodiments the organizer trays <NUM> may be removable from the bracket assembly <NUM> and organizer assembly <NUM> generally. In some embodiments, the positioning tab <NUM> of the organizer tray <NUM>' may further be inserted in yet another one of the plurality of positioning slots <NUM>‴ of the neighboring organizer tray <NUM>" when these trays <NUM>', <NUM>" (such as, for example, the plurality of organizer trays <NUM>) are removed from the bracket assembly <NUM> and stacked together, such as in a vertical array (see <FIG>). Accordingly, organization and retention of the organizer trays <NUM> is advantageously facilitated even when the organizer trays <NUM> are not connected to the bracket assembly <NUM> and organizer assembly <NUM> generally.

Referring now in particular to <FIG>, each organizer tray <NUM> accommodates a plurality of splice modules <NUM>. Each splice module <NUM> is removably connected to the organizer tray <NUM>, such as to the base wall <NUM> thereof. For example, base wall <NUM> may include a plurality of module mounting locations <NUM>. In exemplary embodiments, each of the module mounting locations <NUM> may include a plurality of leg slots <NUM> which may be defined through the base wall <NUM> and one or more pluralities of positioning slots <NUM> which may be defined through the base wall <NUM>. The leg slots <NUM> may, for example, define at least a portion of a periphery of the module mounting location <NUM>, and may for example, be disposed at corners of the module mounting location <NUM>. Each plurality of positioning slots <NUM> may be defined within the periphery of the module mounting location <NUM>, and may for example extend in a linear array. The leg slots <NUM> and positioning slots <NUM> may generally facilitate removable connection of a splice module <NUM> to the organizer tray at a module mounting location <NUM>.

Each splice module <NUM> includes a base <NUM> and may include a plurality of legs <NUM> extending from the base <NUM>, such as below the base <NUM> as shown. The legs <NUM> may further extend from and at least partially define a periphery of the base <NUM>, and may further be disposed at corners of the base <NUM>. To removably connect a splice module <NUM> to an organizer tray <NUM> at a module mounting location <NUM>, each leg <NUM> may be inserted into one of the leg slots <NUM> of a module mounting location <NUM>. Further, a splice module <NUM> may include one or more cantilevered arms <NUM> extending from the base <NUM>, such as below the base <NUM> as shown. Each cantilevered arm <NUM> may include a tab <NUM> at a distal end thereof. To removably connect a splice module <NUM> to an organizer tray <NUM> at a module mounting location <NUM>, the cantilevered arm <NUM>, such as the tab <NUM> thereof, may be inserted in one of a plurality of positioning slots <NUM> of a module mounting location <NUM>.

In exemplary embodiments, a splice module <NUM> may be removably connectable to an organizer tray <NUM>, such as at a module mounting location <NUM>, in multiple different orientations. For example, the plurality of positioning slots <NUM> may be oriented such that the cantilevered arm <NUM>, such as the tab <NUM> thereof, may be inserted in a different one of a plurality of positioning slots <NUM> depending on the orientation of the splice module <NUM>.

Splice modules <NUM> in accordance with the present disclosure may advantageously be dual material components. For example, splice modules <NUM> may further include one or more overmolded portions <NUM> which are disposed on portions of the base <NUM>, such as on a lower surface and sidewalls thereof. The overmolded portions <NUM> advantageously provide improved structural integrity, rigidity, and protection. The base <NUM>, as well as the legs <NUM> and cantilevered arms <NUM> thereof, may for example, be formed from a hard plastic such as polycarbonate or nylon. The overmolded portions <NUM> may be formed from suitable elastomers, such as vulcanized elastomers.

Splice modules <NUM> in accordance with the present disclosure further include a plurality of partitions <NUM>, each of which may extend from the base <NUM>. The partitions <NUM> may be generally parallel to each other, and neighboring partitions <NUM> define channels <NUM> therebetween. Each channel <NUM> defines and extends along a longitudinal channel axis <NUM>, as shown. Further, one or more arms <NUM> extends from the neighboring partitions <NUM> into the channels <NUM> defined by such neighboring partitions <NUM>. Such arms <NUM> extend into the channels <NUM> at an oblique angle to the longitudinal channel axis <NUM>, as shown. According to the claimed invention, a first partition <NUM>' of neighboring partitions <NUM> includes one or more arms <NUM> extending into a channel <NUM> defined by the neighboring partitions <NUM>, and a second partition <NUM>" of neighboring partitions <NUM> includes one or more arms <NUM> extending into the channel <NUM> defined by the neighboring partitions <NUM>. Further, according to the claimed invention, the one or more arms <NUM> extending into a channel <NUM> from a first partition <NUM>' extends in a direction opposite the direction of the one or more arms <NUM> extending into the channel <NUM> from a second partition <NUM>".

In exemplary embodiments, partitions <NUM> and arms <NUM> of splice modules <NUM> may be formed from suitable elastomers, such as vulcanized elastomers.

Splice modules <NUM> in accordance with the present disclosure, and in particular the configuration of the partitions <NUM> and arms <NUM>, are particularly advantageous due to their versatility and flexibility in accommodating various components. For example, a channel <NUM> of a splice module <NUM> may be capable of holding triple-stacked single spliced transmission elements, double-stacked ribbon spliced transmission elements, mechanical splices, splitter modules from <NUM>:<NUM> to <NUM>:<NUM>, PLCs, etc..

Organizer trays <NUM> may further include one or more retainer tabs <NUM>, each of which may extend from a wall, such wall <NUM>, <NUM>, or <NUM>, into the interior <NUM>. Such retainer tabs <NUM> may generally assist in routing and retaining cables <NUM> and transmission elements in the interior <NUM> during assembly, splicing, etc., thereof.

Claim 1:
An organizer assembly (<NUM>) for a butt closure (<NUM>), the organizer assembly (<NUM>) defining a mutually orthogonal coordinate system comprising a longitudinal axis (<NUM>), a lateral axis (<NUM>), and a transverse axis (<NUM>), the organizer assembly (<NUM>) comprising:
a primary basket (<NUM>) extending along the longitudinal axis (<NUM>) between a first open end (<NUM>) and a second closed end (<NUM>), the primary basket (<NUM>) defining an interior (<NUM>);
a bracket assembly (<NUM>) extending along the transverse axis (<NUM>) at the first open end (<NUM>) of the primary basket (<NUM>), the bracket assembly (<NUM>) comprising a plurality of hinge assemblies (<NUM>);
a plurality of organizer trays (<NUM>), each of the plurality of organizer trays (<NUM>) rotatably connectable to the bracket assembly (<NUM>) at one of the plurality of hinge assemblies (<NUM>), each of the plurality of organizer trays (<NUM>) rotatable between a first position wherein the organizer tray is aligned along the longitudinal axis (<NUM>) and a second position wherein the organizer tray is aligned along the transverse axis (<NUM>); and
a plurality of splice modules (<NUM>) removably connected within each of the plurality of organizer trays (<NUM>), each of the plurality of splice modules (<NUM>) comprising a base (<NUM>) and a plurality of partitions (<NUM>) extending from the base (<NUM>), neighboring partitions of the plurality of partitions defining channels (<NUM>) therebetween, each channel (<NUM>) defining a longitudinal channel axis (<NUM>) and extending along the longitudinal channel axis (<NUM>) between a first end and a second end, and further comprising one or more arms (<NUM>) extending from each neighboring partition (<NUM>) into each channel (<NUM>) defined by the neighboring partition at an oblique angle to the longitudinal channel axis (<NUM>), characterized in that the one or more arms (<NUM>) extending into a channel (<NUM>) from a first partition (<NUM>') of the neighboring partitions extends in a first direction towards the first end of the channel (<NUM>) and the one or more arms (<NUM>) extending into the channel from a second partition (<NUM>") of the neighboring partitions extends in a second direction, opposite the first direction, towards the second end of the channel (<NUM>).