CH712397A2 - Conductor guide bridge as part of a distribution module assembly. - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a conductor guide bridge (100, 101) as part of a distribution module arrangement (10) or for use with one having at least two distribution modules (20) in the manner of distribution cabinets or distribution frames, each having a module carrier (23) the distribution modules are provided for producing electrical or optical conductor connections with modules which can be arranged or arranged on the respective module carrier, wherein the module carrier extends vertically between a bottom part and a lid part and from a front side of the respective distributor module which extends between transverse sides of the distributor module , is accessible, wherein the distributor modules have a distance (A2) to each other, wherein the conductor guide bridge for supporting guided between the distributor modules lines (LWL) is provided and bridges the distance between the distributor modules, so that below the bridge z the distributor modules a passage (D) is formed for an operator. The ladder guide bridge is configured in the manner of a portal, wherein side portions (121) of the ladder guide bridge extend from upper sides of the lid members up to a center portion (120) of the ladder guide bridge such that the passage (D) below the center portion (120) has a clear height which is higher than the top of the lid parts.

Description

Description The invention relates to a conductor guide bridge as part of a distribution module arrangement or for use with a distribution module arrangement, wherein the distribution module arrangement comprises at least two distribution modules in the manner of distribution cabinets or distribution frames, each having a module carrier, wherein the distribution modules for producing electrical or optical conductor connections provided with modules which can be arranged or arranged on the respective module carrier, wherein the module carrier extends vertically between a bottom part provided for mounting on a base and a module carrier at least partially covering the cover part vertically and from a front side of the respective distributor module extending between transverse sides extends the distributor module, is accessible, wherein the distributor modules have a distance from each other, wherein the conductor guide bridge for supporting between the distributor modules g provided lines and bridged the distance between the distributor modules, so that below the bridge between the distributor modules a passage for an operator is formed. The conductor guide bridge can also form part of only a single distributor module, which is provided for arrangement at a distance from another distributor module.

It is well known that between distributor modules, such as distribution cabinets or distribution frames, which have a distance from each other, passages remain free through which, for example, an operator can get into a gap or the distance between the distribution modules. For example, the distributor modules can be arranged with their lateral sides next to one another, but at a distance from one another or arranged opposite one another.

Such distribution modules are used, for example, to guide optical fibers to the modules arranged on the distribution module, such as switching modules. The light guides are sensitive, so they must be carefully laid so that, for example, predetermined radii of curvature are not exceeded, so as not to affect the light guides or their transmission capacity.

However, there are situations where such ladder guide bridges are in the way. To solve this problem, part guide rails are suspended from a building ceiling so that they run well above the distribution modules. There they disturb less. However, the assembly cost is considerable. For example, appropriate tie rods or suspensions must be attached to the ceiling, which is not only ugly, but also affects the building and is also inflexible in structural changes.

It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide an improved distribution module assembly.

To achieve the object is provided in a ladder guide bridge of the type mentioned that it is designed in the manner of a portal, with side sections of the conductor guide bridge of tops of the cover parts extend up to a central portion of the conductor guide bridge, so that the passage below the Center portion has a clear height which is higher than the top of the lid parts.

The invention also relates to a distribution module assembly having at least two distribution modules in the manner of distribution cabinets or distribution frames, each having a module carrier, wherein the distribution modules are provided for producing electrical or optical conductor connections with modules that can be arranged or arranged on the respective module carrier in that the module carrier extends vertically between a base part provided for mounting on a base and a cover part at least partially covering the module carrier and is accessible from a front side of the respective distributor module which extends between transverse sides of the distributor module, the distributor modules being at a distance from each other , which is bridged by a provided for supporting guided between the distribution modules lines conductor guide bridge, so that below the bridge between the distributor modules a passage for a Be servant is formed. It is envisaged that the conductor guide bridge is designed in the manner of a portal, wherein side portions of the conductor guide bridge from upper sides of the cover parts extend upward to a central portion of the conductor guide bridge, so that the passage below the central portion has a clear height which is higher than the top of Cover parts is.

It is a basic idea that the clearance height in the region of the conductor guide bridge is higher than in a configuration in which the conductor guide bridge is guided so to speak in a plane from the top of the one distributor module to the top of the other distributor module. The portal-like design of the conductor guide bridge can represent a comfort, on the other hand, but also open up other uses, as will become apparent below.

Conveniently, the conductor guide bridge, in particular the middle section, serve for fastening a functional component, for example, a lighting device and / or a smoke detector and / or a sensor. The center section may have, for example, a mounting bracket or mounting receptacle for attaching such a functional component. The mounting bracket or mounting receptacle comprises, for example, an arrangement of one or more passage openings, in particular screw openings, locking receptacles or the like. Advantageously, the conductor guide bridge, in particular at the center portion of a hole raste r or grid-shaped arranged holes, which are suitable for example for screwing in fastening screws with which the functional component can be fastened to the conductor guide bridge. Also possible, for example, a plug-in receptacle for insertion or a plug-in projection for attaching the functional component to the conductor guide bridge, in particular its middle section. However, it is also possible to provide dedicated fastening means, for example fastening projections or the like, to which the respective functional component can be fastened. Below the middle section, even with the functional component fastened, preferably a passage height of at least 1.80 m to 2 m remains, so that an operator can pass under the ladder guide bridge without touching his head on the functional component.

Conveniently provided that a provided for connection to one of the cover parts connecting portion of at least one side portion of the conductor guide bridge has a flat bottom side, so that the connection area in the assembled state rests flat on a top wall of the cover part. Thus, a particularly favorable hold of the conductor guide bridge on the cover part and thus to achieve the distribution module. In itself, this measure in conjunction with the preamble features of claim 1 is an independent invention. In particular, it differs from wire guide bridges that rest on supports that protrude from the tops of the distribution modules. Such ladder guide bridges are elevated as it were.

Another self-contained invention approach is the following mass, which may also be a development of the aforementioned invention. It is advantageously provided in a distributor module arrangement of the type described or according to the preamble of claim 1, that the cable guide bridge has at least two segments which for bridging different distances between the distributor modules and / or for adjusting the clear height of the conductor guide bridge over the ground in at least two relative positions mutually adjustable, in particular telescopic, are. It is provided, for example, that the cable guide bridge has at least two segments, which can be brought to set different distances between the distributor modules in at least two mutually different longitudinal positions with respect to a longitudinal axis, in which communicating with the cover parts inlet portions of the side portions have different distances with respect to the longitudinal axis to each other. For example, the segments may be telescopic or longitudinally adjustable relative to one another in the manner of a telescope. The segments may also be detachable from each other and be connectable to each other in the relative positions or longitudinal positions. Thus, it is possible to adjust segments relative to each other so as to bridge different distances between the distributor modules. The conductor guide bridge can be used flexibly for different distances between distributor modules. The at least two segments may also be adjustable or brought to one another, in particular telescopable, for setting the clear height in at least two mutually different relative positions. Combinations are also possible, for example, in that the two segments (further segments are readily possible) run obliquely to the aforementioned longitudinal axis or obliquely to a vertical and a horizontal, for example along a ramp section, as by a relative adjustment of the two segments to each other the clear height of the passage as well as a transverse distance of the inlet regions or the longitudinal end regions of the conductor guide bridge is adjustable or variable.

It is understood that a plurality of segments may be provided, for example, the side sections forming side segments and a center segment providing the center segment. Preferably, the side segments and the center segment are adjustable relative to each other and / or connectable to each other in different longitudinal positions.

An advantageous concept provides that between the segments a linear guide for guiding along the longitudinal axis is present and / or at least one segment has at least one slot for a screw connection. A combination is possible, for example, by a bolt that penetrates the slot, connected to the other segment or connectable, so that thereby a linear guide is realized. However, the linear guide and the screw can be provided independently.

But readily possible is also a principle with connectors in which, for example, segments of the conductor guide bridge to each other are plugged. It is preferably provided that between at least two segments, a plug connection can be realized. For example, one of the segments can have a plug-in receptacle and the other segment can have a plug-in projection. It is understood that a connector, for example, by attaching additional segments or removing segments has a high flexibility. However, a plug-in connection can also allow a longitudinal adjustment along the longitudinal axis, for example, by two segments engage each other with different lengths with respect to the longitudinal axis.

Preferably, the conductor guide bridge on a support floor for laying cables on. The support floor may have segments, for example, if the conductor guide bridge as mentioned, for example, has a middle segment and side segments.

Furthermore, it is advantageous if the conductor guide bridge has a gap bounding side walls. The side walls may for example project laterally in front of the said support floor upwards, so that a trough-like structure is formed. In particular, it is advantageous if the conductor guide bridge is designed in the manner of a trough. In fact, in all the above-mentioned measures, it is possible to hang up the lines, as it were, on the conductor guide bridge or to insert them into the conductor guide bridge.

It is possible that the side walls or at least one side wall is firmly connected to a supporting floor. Alternatively or additionally, it is also possible that the conductor guide bridge has at least one releasably connected to a support base or a support bottom portion of the conductor guide bridge releasably connectable side wall member. In particular, this is advantageous if the conductor guide bridge has two or more segments which are arranged in at least two longitudinal segments.

Positions are mutually connectable to each other, for example, are telescopic. Thus, for example, sections between side walls of such segments can be closed by means of the side wall element.

From the above statements it is clear that the conductor guide bridge advantageously consists of several components that can be combined with each other as needed. Thus, for example, different lengths of center segments can be provided, which can be connected to side segments, which are preferably identical. Furthermore, the center section and / or a side section can also consist of at least two or further segments.

It is understood that a conductor guide bridge according to the invention can have demand-based absorption capacities for a corresponding number of lines, for example, can be wider or narrower.

Conveniently, the conductor guide bridge consists wholly or partly of sheet metal. The sheet is preferably painted or coated. The sheet is easy to edit, for example, reshape. Sheet metal has excellent stability.

Alternatively conceivable, however, is an embodiment of the conductor guide bridge at least partially or entirely of plastic, in particular of a fiber-reinforced plastic, a plastic with ribbing or the like other reinforcements. The plastic is conveniently a hard plastic.

Preferably, the conductor guide bridge is colored offset from the distributor modules. An advantage is that it is easier to recognize or its function is easily recognizable. It is particularly advantageous if the conductor guide bridge is held in the same color as a cable guide arrangement on a cover part of a distributor module.

It is advantageous if the middle section of the conductor guide bridge has a straight course between the side sections. However, it would also be conceivable that the middle section has an arcuate, portal-like course.

Furthermore, it is advantageous if at least one side section, preferably both side sections, has an S-shaped staircase-shaped or stepped course between the center section and an inlet region which faces the cover part. In another formulation, the S-shaped or step-shaped or stepped course is provided between the center section and a connecting section with the cover section. However, the S-shaped, staircase or step configuration can also result from the interaction of a side section and the center section.

The conductor guide bridge may conveniently have a V-shaped or U-shaped in side view. The U-shaped shape also includes such a, in which the side legs are inclined to the base leg obliquely.

It is advantageous if at least one side portion has an inclined ramp to the center portion. The ramp is preferably inclined flat, for example at an angle of about 110-140 °, preferably about 120 °. Thus, the lines can be laid obliquely up to the middle section. It is furthermore preferred if a curved bottom section is provided between the side section and the center section. In fact, it is favorable that the lines resting on the curved bottom section are not bent, but occupy an arcuate course. Preferably, the ramp section extends between mutually curved bottom sections. This has the advantage that the lines can be laid, so to speak, in a first curvature and thus smoothly and not kinked running on the ramp from the cover part and then continue with a second curvature from the ramp to the middle section.

In the embodiment shown in the drawing, the following embodiment is advantageously provided in which at least one side portion for connection to the cover part and the central portion provided to each other parallel bottom portions, between which extends a ramp portion. Curved portions are preferably provided between the bottom parts and the ramp part, so that the lines resting on the bottom parts and the frame part are curved or bent only up to a maximum radius of curvature, which is determined by the curvature sections.

A certain strain relief or support for the lines can represent the following measure. Advantageously, it is provided that at at least one longitudinal end region is a transversely, in particular at right angles transversely to the longitudinal extension of the conductor guide bridge extending support, in particular support wall is provided. The support or support wall preferably extends over an entire transverse width of an outlet region or inlet region of the conductor guide bridge. Preferably, the support wall or support is the same height as at least one further lateral support or support wall which extends parallel to the longitudinal extent of the conductor guide bridge. Between these supports or support walls, the outlet channel explained below can be provided.

It is preferred that it has at least one longitudinal end region of the conductor guide bridge, which communicates with one of the cover parts of the distributor modules or is arranged there, has an extending transversely to the longitudinal extent of the conductor guide bridge outlet channel. Thus, the lines that run on the conductor guide bridge along its longitudinal extent transversely, in particular at right angles, are deflected, so that they continue to run, for example in the course parallel to a front and back of the distribution module.

On the cover part and / or the bottom part of at least one distributor module is advantageously a cable guide arrangement for guiding lines to at least one of the transverse sides of the distributor module, in particular arranged to a next to the distributor module further distributor module.

The conductor guide bridge communicates in the assembled state at the distributor modules expediently with at least one cable guide arrangement on a cover part of a distributor module or both of the cover parts of the distributor modules. The cable routing arrangement is provided for guiding lines to at least one of the transverse sides of the distributor module, in particular to a further distributor module arranged next to the distributor module. Thus, leads routed through the conductor guideways may be continued through the lead-line arrangement, allowing for optimal routing of the leads. In principle, a preconfigured or rigid cable guide arrangement is possible. However, the flexible concept explained below is preferred.

In the distributor module is advantageously provided that the cable guide assembly comprises at least one support member for laying cables, to which at least one conductor guide element in at least two mutually different mounting positions to form guide channels with mutually different guide geometries on the mounting positions associated fasteners is releasably fastened ,

It is a basic idea here that a base of the cable guide arrangement, namely the at least one support element, so to speak, provides the bottom or a part of the bottom of a channel for guiding lines. In turn, one or more conductor guide elements are fastened in this respectively in the required mounting position to this support element, so that a respective cable duct or duct can be produced flexibly and individually. The conversion of a distribution module, for example, if more or other lines are to be laid, if lines are no longer needed or the like, succeeds much easier. The at least one support element can remain permanently on the cover part or bottom part. The operator merely secures the at least one conductor guide member in a different mounting position such that the conductor channel defined by the conductor guide member has a different guide geometry, for example, wider, and / or has another sidewall structure or sidewall geometry, or the like. Thus, for example, then other or other lines, so lines with other quality features (diameter, maximum radius of curvature, etc.) are inserted into the duct.

The at least one conductor guide element and / or the support element expediently have a side wall and / or bottom wall for guiding lines or provide such. For example, the conductor guide element can provide only a single sidewall. The other side wall can for example be provided by the support element itself. The side wall of the support element is stationary or invariable, for example, to the bottom wall of the support element. The side wall, which provides the at least one conductor guide element, however, is adjustable relative to this stationary side wall and expediently in the at least two mutually different mounting positions can be fixed. However, the conductor guide element can also provide opposing side walls, so that in combination with the at least one support member, a duct can be formed. The side wall may have a flat shape or have an un-curved plane. But it is also possible that the side wall has an arcuate course, in particular in the embodiment as follows: An embodiment of the invention can provide that the at least one conductor guide element or the support element or both an arcuate support contour, for example an arcuate support wall, having. The support contour may also be segmented, i. that, for example, supporting elements, in particular columnar or finger-like supporting elements, are arranged side by side, which form a total of a supporting contour. The arcuate support contour may e.g. be circular or elliptical.

Advantageously, it is provided that the arcuate support contour forms an angle segment, in particular a quarter segment or circle segment. It is understood that the arcuate support contour can also represent, for example, a semicircle. An arcuate support contour, which extends only over a predetermined angular range <360 °, in particular <180 °, particularly preferably <90 ° or approximately 90 °, is preferred. The advantage here is in any case that several arcuate support contours can be lined up to each other, so as to realize support geometries or Führungsgeometrien as needed. Thus, it is possible, for example, that between two arcuate support contours a rectilinear support contour runs or a free space is available. At least two arcuate support contours can also be arranged directly next to one another.

Conveniently, it is provided that the arcuate support contour in the position of use of the distributor module a side contour, in particular side wall, or a bottom contour, in particular bottom wall, or a cover contour, in particular a top wall forms, may rest against the lines. In the position of use of the distributor module, the arcuate support contour can form a side contour, for example a side wall of a duct, or it can be provided that the ducts rest against it. However, the arcuate support contour can also serve to establish a connection between a horizontal portion of a duct with a vertical portion of the distribution module, so that lines supported, for example, from the bottom part upwards or from the cover part down to the module carrier with a predetermined by the arcuate support contour radius of curvature and are guided.

Advantageously, the at least one support element mounting locations for at least two conductor guide elements ready, of which at least one of two different mounting positions relative to the other conductor guide element on the support member can be fastened. The two conductor guide elements preferably provide mutually opposite guide walls or support walls which delimit a conduit. The conduit channel expediently has at least one section which extends from the front side of the distributor module to its rear side, in particular parallel to at least one transverse side.

An advantageous concept provides that the cable guide assembly comprises at least one channel element with a bottom wall and at least one laterally adjacent to the bottom wall extending side wall for receiving lines, wherein the channel element forms the support member or on the support member and / or directly on the Cover part or the bottom part is detachably fastened. The channel element may have one or more side walls. For example, the channel element may have opposing side walls that guide and support the lines laterally. The at least one channel element may for example have a U-shaped cross-section. The support member may thus form the channel element or have such a channel element. However, the channel element can also be a component communicating with the at least one support element, for example in the embodiment described below.

It is preferred that the at least one channel element between the at least one support member and one of the transverse sides of the distributor module can be arranged or arranged to form a duct between the transverse side of the distributor module and the at least one support member. The at least one channel element or a plurality of channel elements bridge, as it were, a distance between the support element and a transverse side of the distributor module. Preferred is an arrangement in which a support element is arranged between two such channel elements.

The at least one support element is expedient plate-like or comprises a support plate. The support member may be integral. But it is also a multi-part arrangement of the support element or the combination of a plurality of support elements possible, in particular the way that the at least one support member has telescopically supportable relative to each other support segments. The support segments can be guided toward one another or away from one another, for example linearly, so as to bridge different distances, for example, between a front side and a rear side of the distributor module.

The support element and / or the conductor guide element and / or the channel element are expediently made of metal, in particular of a coated metal. But it is also possible that one or more of the aforementioned elements made of plastic, in particular made of a stiffened or ribbed plastic.

An advantageous concept provides that the at least one support element has at least one attachment structure, in particular at least one screw receptacle and / or at least one latching receptacle, for a wall element, in particular another support element, for forming a bottom wall of the bottom part or top wall of the cover part. For example, from a plurality of wall modules, including the at least one support element, a bottom wall of the bottom part or a top wall of the lid part can be produced. This gives the greatest possible flexibility. In particular, it is possible to remove such a wall module or wall element in order to realize the passage opening still described below.

Conveniently, it is provided that the support member in the depth direction of the distributor module between the front side and one of the front side opposite back of the distributor module, in particular to the front and / or back, extends. Thus, it is possible, for example, that the support element, so to speak bridged the gap between the front and back of the distribution module. Thus, a large support area for laying cables and / or a large mounting area for mounting the at least one conductor guide element are available.

Preferably, it is provided that the cable guide arrangement, in particular the support member, a passage opening for passing lines from the line arrangement to the module carrier in the vertical direction, in particular to a arranged next to the module carrier conductor guide module has. It is possible that the passage opening is arranged laterally next to the at least one support member or designed as a breakthrough on the support member.

At the passage opening is advantageously arranged at least one brush for the passage of lines. By the brush, in particular opposing brushes, the passage opening is closed, so to speak. However, the bristles of the brush give way, so that lines can be guided into the passage opening or out of the passage opening out.

As already indicated above, it is advantageous if a leadership of lines from a horizontal position takes place in a vertical position. Preferably, therefore, it is provided that at the passage opening an arcuate support contour for supporting lines with a vertically expiring end portion and a horizontally expiring end portion is arranged.

It is in principle possible that the arcuate support contour is stationary, for example, is provided integrally on the at least one support member. An advantageous embodiment provides, however, that the arcuate Stützkon- tur is provided on a conductor guide element which is releasably connectable in at least two mutually different mounting positions with another component of the cable guide assembly, in particular the at least one support member. Thus, it is possible to mount the conductor guide element as needed, in order to allow optimum guidance and / or support of the lines in this way.

It is expediently provided that the fastening means comprise grid-shaped fastening structures, in particular screw receptacles and / or snap-in receptacles. For example, portions configured in the manner of perforated plates are provided on the at least one carrying element. Even with the at least one conductor guide element, it is advantageous if it has fastening structures in a grid dimension. Thus, for example, it is possible for bores or openings for screws or latching projections to be provided on a ladder guide element, which have the same grid dimension as holes and latching receptacles on the at least one support element. It should be noted that, of course, a connection between conductor guide elements is directly advantageous, i. in this case too, at least two conductor guide elements are provided, which have mutually communicating or cooperating in the position of use attachment structures, such as screw holes or the like.

Furthermore, it is advantageous if the fastening means for attaching at least one component, which does not have to do directly with the wiring, are configured, for example, a smoke detector and / or a lighting device. For example, provided on the support member mounting holes may be configured as passages, so that, for example, lines can be placed on the support member, but from the bottom of the passages or mounting holes, for example, a lamp can be attached. This embodiment is particularly advantageous when the support member forms a top wall of the distributor module, at the bottom then the lighting is attached. However, without further ado, the support element in a function as a bottom wall can also serve to carry a further component, for example an upwardly directed radiator.

For fastening concept is nachzutragen that advantageous Schraubbohrungen are provided which are arranged in a grid on at least one support member and / or the at least one conductor guide element, wherein a diameter of the screw holes is dimensioned so that self-tapping screws for connecting the respective components (Conductor guide elements with each other or a conductor guide element with the at least one support element) is advantageous.

The cable guide arrangement is expediently wholly or partly made of sheet metal. It is preferred if the sheet is powder-coated or painted or both. Furthermore, a contrasting color or signal color is expedient, so that the color of the conductor guide arrangement differs preferably from a color of the distributor module. For example, the wiring arrangement is kept in yellow or red, while the distribution module is painted in gray or black or silver. An advantage here is that the function of the cable guide arrangement is readily visible.

An advantageous concept provides that the cable guide arrangement or at least one component thereof, in particular the at least one support element, forms an integral part of a bottom part or of a cover part. For example, the at least one support member may form a top wall of the cover part or a bottom wall of the bottom part and allow the flexible arrangement of conductor guide elements. Another variant provides that the cable guide arrangement or at least one component thereof, in particular the at least one support element, is releasably attachable to the cover part or bottom part. For example, the support member or another component, for example, the already mentioned channel element, one or more openings for screws for screwing to the bottom parts or cover parts, in particular a frame thereof, on.

Furthermore, it is possible that one or more components of the cable guide arrangement has at least one support projection, in particular a support foot, which is provided for supporting on a frame or other component of the bottom part or cover part. The support projection may be configured in the manner of a support nose.

For example, a distributor module may be configured as a distribution cabinet, but also as a distribution rack, i. as a largely open construct in which the modules, components for guiding and holding lines and the like are freely accessible. A distribution cabinet has, for example, side walls and / or a rear wall. In the case of a distribution cabinet, it is advantageous if the cover part and / or the bottom part has at least one closed wall section or has an overall closed wall. The distribution cabinet has expediently a cabinet housing. The walls of such a cabinet housing, for example, be releasably secured to the distribution rack, for example screwed, locked, hooked or the like.

The modules which can be arranged on a module carrier include, for example, so-called splice modules for optical waveguides or optical fiber cables. However, the modules may also be, for example, switches or telephone systems, computer devices or the like, or may be other electrical and / or optical modules. Furthermore, a module may be formed by a patch panel or comprise a patch panel.

The modules have expediently module housing with brackets or mounting means that can cooperate with mounting means of the module carrier, for example, aligned screw holes or brackets for screws or the like.

The module carrier is advantageously designed to hold modules in a row direction one above the other.

It is advantageously provided that the module carrier has between the bottom part and the lid part extending support columns, between which and / or where the modules can be arranged. The module carrier comprises, for example, support columns or rods, on which advantageously a plurality of mounting holes, screw receptacles or the like other holders for mounting a respective module are arranged.

Preferred is a modular concept, in each case a distributor module form a first distributor module and a second distributor module, in particular a first cabinet module and a second cabinet module, which face each other with their respective rear sides. Such an arrangement of a pair of distributor modules advantageously forms a distributor module unit, which is also shown in the drawing.

Now it is possible that the distribution modules or cabinet modules are mounted directly with their backs together and thus form the entire module, so for example a total cabinet. However, the modular concept expediently provides at least one intermediate module which is arranged between the first and the second distributor module.

The intermediate module can be designed, for example, in the manner of a frame. The intermediate module may have, for example, only a base part, side parts and a cover part or upper part, ie in principle only enlarge the depth of the distributor module. The intermediate module can be configured, for example, as a housing component.

Of course, functional components, for example module carriers or the like, can also be provided in the intermediate module. Without further ado, therefore, an intermediate module can also comprise, for example, a carrying frame or enlarge a carrying frame of a cabinet module or both cabinet modules.

If a corresponding need for installation depth or depth of admission is necessary, of course, several intermediate modules between the front and rear distribution module, in particular cabinet module, or the first and second distribution module, in particular cabinet module can be arranged.

Conveniently, the distribution module comprises a support frame or distribution frame or is designed as a distribution frame.

Conveniently, the distribution module comprises at least one conductor guide module for guiding lines, which are required for the production of the conductor connections to the modules. The conductor guide module is expediently arranged next to the module carrier.

The conductor guide module forms, for example, a so-called overlength storage. In particular, in the case of cables that are designed as optical fibers or include light guides, a cut to a suitable length is not possible or only under very difficult conditions. The conductor routing module may receive an unused length of such a conductor or line.

The conductor guide module comprises, for example, a support wall or a support column which extends parallel to the row direction of the modules. The conductor guide module preferably has a plurality of support arms or supporting contours for supporting or laying down lines. The cables are thus supported and held next to the modules by the conductor guide module, so that they can be easily guided to the arranged in the module carrier modules.

An asymmetrical arrangement is possible in which e.g. only on one side next to a module carrier a conductor guide module is provided.

But readily possible is also an arrangement in which in addition to a respective module carrier in each case laterally a conductor guide module is provided. Of course, an asymmetric arrangement could also be made in which, for example, a wider and a narrow conductor guide module are provided, which are arranged on opposite sides next to the respective module carrier.

Furthermore, it is also possible that on one side of the module carrier or a module carrier a conductor guide module, on the other side a support module for at least one functional component, for example a cable clamp, an electrical component or the like, is arranged. The support module has, for example, mounting holes or mounting brackets for the functional component. Preferably, the mounting brackets or mounting holes are arranged in a grid on the support module.

Conveniently, a mounting arrangement is provided which allows an optional mounting of the at least one conductor guide module on opposite sides of the module carrier. For example, the conductor guide module can be arranged and mounted on the right or left next to the module carrier. This provides the highest possible variability and ease of use.

Preferably, a respective module carrier extends parallel to the row direction extending, so for example vertically extending, mutually spaced support columns, between which the respective modules can be arranged.

However, a module carrier can also be formed by a supporting wall or have a supporting wall, on which holders for individual modules are arranged or can be fastened.

Expediently, mounting openings or mounting brackets for the modules are provided in a grid dimension on a respective module carrier, for example the support columns or the support wall.

By way of example, at least one of the module carriers forms part of a carrier frame of the distributor module, for example a distribution cabinet or distribution rack. Thus, the module carrier can form part of a support structure of the distributor module. For example, the module carrier, in particular the aforementioned support column, stiffen the support frame or form a support column for a cover part of the distributor module.

But it is also possible that a respective module carrier, for example, the aforementioned support columns, or a component of the module carrier, for example, a support column or support wall, is arranged on a support frame of the distributor module and with respect to the support frame has no support function or stiffening function.

An advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the modular concept is also designed to a page chaining of the distributor module. Expediently, the distributor module has linking means for lateral linking with at least one further similar distribution module, in particular a distribution cabinet or distribution frame. For example, bores or the like other linking means can be provided on a cover part or bottom part, which are aligned with one another distributor module with lateral linking or lateral juxtaposition of the distributor module and are suitable for the insertion of bolts or the like other connecting means.

In the page chaining is advantageously provided that no intermediate wall or housing wall is provided between the laterally interconnected distribution modules.

An advantageous embodiment provides that the distributor module has a first operating opening or operating side and a second operating opening or operating side on opposite sides. Through such an operating opening or on the operating pages, the modules, lines and the like, which are arranged on the distributor module, accessible.

Alternatively, it is also possible that similar distribution modules, so to speak, back to back, namely with their backs, are connected to each other, so that the module carrier of the distributor modules are accessible from the respective front sides. Such pairings of distributor modules form distributor module units, for example, which represent a particularly space-saving configuration.

It is thus possible that similar distributor modules adjoin one another with their rear sides, so that an operating side or in each case an operating opening with frontally accessible through the operating opening module carrier is present on opposite front sides. The other variant, which also has this operating concept, provides that a distributor module according to the invention has two module carriers which can be operated from opposite sides, namely via an operating side or an operating opening which is on opposite front sides or on a front side or rear side of the front side Distributor module is provided.

A preferred embodiment can provide that each operating opening or operating side is assigned a different module carrier, so that the modules arranged on the respective module carrier can be operated from mutually opposite sides, namely the operating sides or through the operating openings. This concept has the advantage that, as it were, every operating opening or front or operating side can be used optimally. The modules, which are arranged on the first module carrier, can be operated through the first operating opening or on the first operating side, the modules, which are arranged on the second module carrier, can be operated through the second operating opening or on the second operating side. The modules are arranged, as it were, back to back in the two first and second module carriers.

The following statements relate to both of the above variants with one or two distributor modules, in each of which a first and a second operating opening or operating side and a first and a second module carrier are present, which are accessible through the first and second operating opening or operating side ,

Expediently, the first and the second module carrier are arranged in alignment with one another in the distributor module or distributor modules, so that a module arranged on one module carrier can project into a mounting space for modules of the other module carrier. Thus, it is possible, for example, for a module to be mounted between the support columns of one module carrier and to protrude into a space between the support columns of the other module carrier. This advantage can only be used for individual modules, i. that, for example, in the series arrangement or the stack of modules of a module carrier substantially modules of the same depth are mounted, but individual modules or only a single module has a greater depth and protrudes to the other module carrier.

The arrangement can be made such that such a module, which extends from one module carrier to the other module carrier, is fastened to both module carriers bar. Thus, in this case, the particularly deep module or long module can be fastened to a module carrier at its two longitudinal end regions.

It is advantageous if support columns of the module carriers are arranged in alignment with each other or gaps between support columns of the module carrier are aligned. Such an arrangement can be readily realized if the first module carrier and the second module carrier are stationary and arranged in only a single mounting position in the distributor module or the distributor module arranged back-to-back. Particularly preferred, however, is a variability in that the module carriers in the distributor module or distributor modules are mountable at different mounting positions so as to allow mounting of the module carriers in the distributor module or distributor modules, in which the module carriers are aligned with one another in the above manner are mounted.

The first module carrier or the second module carrier or both can be arranged stationary and in only a single fixed position in the housing of the distributor module or the back-to-back distributor modules.

Preferred is a concept in which the distributor module or the distributor modules has a holder arrangement for the first module carrier or the second module carrier or both, on which the respective module carrier in at least two mutually different mounting positions with respect to the operating opening or with respect to the operating side is detachably mountable ,

The mounting positions may be different with respect to a depth direction and / or with respect to a transverse direction of the respective manifold module.

Mounting in different depth positions or different with respect to the depth direction makes it possible to prepare the respective module carrier for mounting differently deep modules.

A depth or depth direction is to be understood as meaning a longitudinal direction between front side and rear side, for example of the distributor module or of a respective module. The operating openings or operating pages are spaced apart, for example, with respect to the depth direction.

With regard to the depth direction, the respective module carrier in the at least two mounting positions has a different distance from the associated operating opening or operating side. For example, the module carrier is arranged further forward in relation to the operating opening / operating side or further behind with respect to the operating opening or operating side in the respective mounting position.

An assembly of the module carrier or the module carrier in the transverse direction of the distributor module provides, for example, that the respective module carrier in the first mounting position has a greater or lesser distance to transverse sides of the distributor module than in the second assembly position. Transverse sides are, for example, those sides which are located laterally next to the operating opening or operating side. Thus, the module carrier can also be positioned or arranged differently with respect to a transverse direction of the operating opening or operating side in at least two mutually different mounting positions. This can, for example, facilitate operation of the modules. Furthermore, this measure can contribute to connecting, for example, connecting cables for producing the electrical or optical connections to the respective modules, which are arranged on the module carrier, for example, being able to be plugged or plugged in more easily on or into the respective module.

The holder assembly includes, for example, an array of screws and screw holes that are aligned with each other in a respective mounting position. Of course, a locking, a positive fit, for example, a connector or the like, is possible to realize different mounting positions.

It is particularly preferred if the holder assembly comprises a strut, which is releasably attachable to a bottom part or a cover part of the distributor module in at least two different mounting positions, for example, can be screwed. On the cover part or bottom part and / or the strut, for example, corresponding screw holes are provided, can be screwed through the bolts.

One or more bottom parts or cover parts of the distributor module are advantageously designed as frame components. For example, between the frame legs of such a frame component, the aforementioned holder arrangement, in particular the strut of the holder arrangement, can be advantageously mounted or mounted.

For closing an operating opening of the distributor module, at least one door, in particular a pivoting door or hinged door, or a cover or a sliding door can be arranged on the distributor module. Preferably, each operating opening can be closed by a door or a lid.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the invention will be explained with reference to the drawing. Show it:

1 is a perspective side oblique view of a distribution module assembly comprising a plurality of distributor modules, which are arranged side by side and opposite each other,

2 shows a detail D1 of FIG. 1,

3 shows a detail D2 from FIG. 1,

4 is a front perspective oblique view of the distribution module assembly according to FIG. 1,

5 shows a detail D3 from FIG. 4,

6 shows a detail D4 from FIG. 4, FIG.

7 shows a detail D5 from FIG. 4,

8 is an exploded view of a conductor guide bridge of the distribution module assembly,

9 shows a perspective lateral oblique view of the distributor module arrangement according to FIG. 1.4, but from a different lateral side than in FIG. 1, and FIG

10 shows a detail D6 from FIG. 9.

A splitter module assembly 10 includes splitter modules 20 arranged in rows R1, R2, R3, and R4. The rows R1, R2, R3 and R4 extend parallel to a row direction R.

Each two distributor modules 20 are each arranged back to back with their backs R to each other so that they form a distribution module unit 11,12,13,14. The distributor module units 11, 12, 13, 14 are in each case firmly connected to one another, for example screwed together. The front sides of the distributor modules 20 of a respective distributor module unit 11-14 are thus opposite to each other and / or in each case accessible to an operator for operating the later explained modules, lines and the like.

Each row R1-R4 comprises two distributor modules 20, which are arranged with their transverse sides Q1, Q2 side by side in or parallel to the row direction R. The lateral sides Q1, Q2 directly adjoin one another. Q1 denotes a lateral side to the left of the front side F, and Q2 denotes a lateral side to the right of the front side F. In the following, the lateral sides are shortened and also denoted by Q.

The manifold modules 20 of the rows R1 and R2 are facing each other with their front faces F, but are spaced from each other so that a passage D between the rows R1 and R2 remains free, by which an operator can walk. Between the distributor module units 13 and 14, an offset is present transversely to the row direction R, in a depth direction T, so that a greater distance A1 between the distributor module units 11 and 13 and a small distance A2 between the distributor module units 12 and 14 is present.

The front sides F of the distributor modules 20 of the rows R3 and R4 are remote from the passage D.

In the present case, the distributor modules 20 have a similar structure, whereby of course deviations are readily possible, ie that not every one of the distributor modules 20 has to be the same as the other distributor module 20. For the concept described below in more detail, according to which lines are routed to a respective distributor module and between the distributor modules, a detailed design of the distributor modules 20 with regard to their capacity for accommodating modules, lines and the like is not a priority.

The distributor modules 20 have bottom parts 21 and cover parts 22, between which module carriers 23 extend. With the bottom parts 21, the distributor modules 20 are placed on a substrate U.

The module carriers 23 are used to hold modules 24, which need not be part of the distribution modules 20, but can be arranged on these as needed. The modules 24 are in a height-row direction HR superimposed on the module carriers 23 releasably fastened, for example, screwed. The module carriers 23 comprise, for example, support columns 25 which are arranged at a distance from one another and between which the modules 24 can engage. In the position of use, the respective module 24 is conveniently located between the support columns 25. For assembly purposes or the like, the respective module 24 can be moved, for example, out of the space between the support columns 25, for example, swung out or linearly pulled out.

The modules 24 are, for example, electronic components, in particular components of the communication technology, for example switches, telephone systems or the like. Preferably, the application of the distribution module 20 is in the context of optical waveguides or optical fibers, i. in this case, the modules 24 are for example so-called splice modules or comprise a splice module.

It would be possible that the modules 24 are held on pivot bearings, in particular in the embodiment as splice modules, so that they are pivotally supported on one or both of the support columns 25. For example, on the support columns 25 shelves or the like other swing-out components may be present, or in which a respective module 24 can be arranged.

In addition to the module carriers 23, conductor guide modules 26 are provided laterally, which extend between the base parts 21 and the cover parts 22. The conductor guide modules 23 are configured, for example, plate-like or columnar. The conductor guide modules 26 may be configured, for example, in the form of columns or, as in the exemplary embodiment, support walls 27. The conductor guide modules 26 have, for example, mounting structures 28, for example perforated structures or perforated grids, for fastening carriers 29, which project in the manner of carrier arms in front of the conductor guide modules 26. The carriers 29 have curved support contours, so that conductors, in particular optical waveguides, light guide cables or electrical conductors with defined radii of curvature can be carried by the supports 29 without the conductors or cables bending off. Thus, therefore, the conductor guide modules 26 are primarily used for carrying and guiding lines. In particular, the conductor guide modules 26 serve as so-called overlength storage. On the mounting structures 28 but also functional components, such as electrical or optical modules, brackets, etc. may be releasably attached.

[0111] Laterally next to a respective module carrier 23, conductor guide modules 26 of different widths can be arranged (in relation to a transverse width of a distributor module), so that overall an asymmetrical arrangement is made.

Thus, for example, the conductor routing modules 96 may include wider conductor routing modules 26A and narrower routing modules 26B.

The support walls 27 can of course also be used for other purposes, for example for holding functional components, lights, etc.

It is preferably provided that the module carriers 23 of a respective distributor module unit 11-14 are aligned so that a module 24, which is arranged on a distributor module 20, engage in a gap or module carrier 23 of the other distributor module 20 arranged at the rear. Thus, for example, a so-called overlong module 24 can engage in the module carrier 23 of the distributor module 20 arranged at the rear. Even if a module carrier 23 is not arranged centrally in a distributor module 20, this mutually aligned configuration of module carriers 23 of a distributor module unit is readily possible, namely if, for example, equally wide conductor guide modules 26 are arranged on one and the same transverse side of the distributor module unit on the respective distributor module are.

The bottom parts 21 and the cover parts 22 each have a frame 30, with longitudinal legs 31 which extend parallel to the front side F and transverse legs 32 which connect the longitudinal legs 31 with each other and extend along the transverse sides Q.

Preferably struts 33 are provided between the longitudinal legs 31 which reinforce the frames 30 and provide, in addition to the frames 30, mounting structures and mounting surfaces for securing, for example, the support columns 25 and the support walls 27.

For example, the support columns 25 of the module carriers 23 and the conductor guide modules 26, which are farther from the front side F, are fastened, in particular screwed, to the longitudinal legs 31 extending on the rear side R. The closer to the front side F support columns 25, however, are preferably attached to the struts 33.

Conveniently, the frame 30, in particular the crossbar! 33, linking means 34, in particular screw holes or the like, are provided, with which a respective distributor module 20 can be linked and connected to a further distributor module 20 arranged on its transverse side Q.

The distribution module assembly 10 according to the drawing is a largely open, freely accessible structure in which, for example, held on the conductor guide modules 26 conductors or lines, the modules 24 and the like are freely accessible. In particular, the module carriers 23 together with the base parts 21 and the cover parts 22 each form a distributor frame 35.

It would be readily possible, however, einhausen the distribution modules 20 or to arrange in a housing 36, for example by 35 corresponding side walls 37 are attached to one or more of the manifold racks, which is indicated in Fig. 9. Furthermore, doors or other closure devices may be provided on the front sides F. In this way can - which is shown schematically - also represent a distribution cabinet 38. This distribution cabinet 38 and the housing 36 are indicated only by the side wall 37. Without further ado, similar or similar further side walls may also be present on further sides, in particular transverse sides, of the distributor module units 11-14 and / or of the distributor modules 20. It can also be provided that one or more of the distributor module units 11-15 is respectively arranged in a housing or a plurality of distributor module units, for example the distributor module units 11, 12, are arranged in a common housing. In all these configurations, ie open distribution racks 35 or even in distribution cabinets arranged distributor modules 20 or distribution cabinets designed distribution modules 20, the measures described below are advantageous.

The already mentioned conductor guide modules 26 serve to guide and hold lines LWL from and to the modules 24 in the height direction H or in the vertical direction. Transversely to this, namely in the horizontal direction, cable guide arrangements 40, 41, 42, 43 are provided on the upper sides of the distributor modules 20, namely the cover parts 22, and cable guide arrangements 44, 45, 46, 47 in the region of the floor parts 21, which are flexibly configurable and adaptable are, even with already basically constructed distribution module assembly 10th

The line guiding arrangements 40-43 provide line channels K0-K3 for guiding lines LWL along the rows R1 to R4, thus extending in the transverse row direction QR respectively via two distributor modules 20. Accordingly, the line guiding arrangements 44-47 are provided for this purpose To provide line channels K4-K7 for routing lines of fiber along the rows R1-R4 at the bottom of the splitter modules 20 across each of these splitter modules 20, respectively. It goes without saying that the line channels K0-K3 and K4-K7 can be continued in the transverse row direction QR, for example to distributor modules 20, not illustrated, to differently configured distributor modules or also to a building in which the distributor module arrangement 10 is installed is, provided ducts etc.

[0123] The routing assemblies 40, 41 and 44 and 45 extend across the manifold modules 11, 12 and communicate with each other so that lines LWL can be routed without obstruction from one routing assembly 40 or 44 to another routing assembly 41 or 45, and vice versa. The same basic arrangement is also advantageous in relation to the distributor module units 13, 14, on the upper side of which the line-guiding arrangements 42, 43 communicating with one another and the lower area of which are provided the line-guiding arrangements 46, 47 which in each case communicate with each other largely without obstacles.

The routing assemblies 40-43 and 44-47 advantageously have substantially equal components. This has advantages, for example, in terms of storage, the need to construct different components, etc. These components will be described in detail below in connection with, in particular, the upper cable management assemblies 40-43, the use of which is readily possible with the lower cable management assemblies 44-47 , which is clear from the drawing. In particular, the cable guide arrangement 40 will first be explained in detail below.

The cable guide arrangement 40 in each case comprises a support element 50 arranged on a cover part 22 of a distributor module. A support element 50 comprises, for example, a support plate 51 which extends between the longitudinal legs 31 and is connected thereto, for example screwed. For example, screw holes 52 are provided to screw a respective support member 50 with a longitudinal leg 31. In this case, self-tapping screws are preferably provided which on the one hand penetrate the screw bores 52, on the other hand communicate with screw receptacles (not shown) on a respective longitudinal limb 31 or cut into them.

The support elements 50 each have a bottom wall 53 provided by the support plate 51 and an upwardly projecting sidewall 54 in front of the bottom wall 53. The side wall 54 may preferably be aligned with a front side or front wall of a respective valve module 20. Thus, therefore, the side wall 51 forms a with respect to the front side F front boundary of a respective duct K0-K7.

A respective carrying element 50 preferably extends completely in the depth direction between the front sides and back sides of the bottom parts 21 and the cover parts 22. In the transverse direction, ie between the transverse sides Q1 and Q2, a carrying element 50 is arranged between channel elements 60.

The channel elements 60 have, for example, a bottom wall 63, which so to speak represents a base leg of a respective channel element 60, as well as laterally projecting legs of the bottom wall 63 in the form of side walls 62, 64. The side walls 62, 64 and the bottom wall 63 therebetween form a total a U-shaped configuration and define a channel portion 61. The bottom wall 63 and the bottom wall 53 are in approximately the same plane, possibly with a small step relative to each other, so that the channel portion 61 opens so to speak on the bottom wall 53. Furthermore, the side walls 64, 54 are aligned with each other, so that they form a total of a front wall and a front boundary of a duct K0-K7.

The longitudinal extension of the components according to the invention line routing arrangements, including the line guide assemblies 40-47 extending along the respective front side F, suitably corresponds to the longitudinal extent of extending transversely to the front side F functional components between the cover part and bottom part of each distributor module, here a distributor module 20, are arranged. For example, a transverse length (between the transverse sides Q) of the support element 50 is about the same or exactly the same as the transverse length of the module carrier 23. The transverse lengths of the channel elements 60 correspond, for example, the transverse widths of the conductor guide modules 26, so that, for example, different lengths channel elements 60A and 60B may be provided to match the conductor guide modules 26A and 26B.

The support elements 50 and / or channel elements 60 may be directly connected to the bottom parts 21 or cover parts 22, for example screwed. In particular, it is advantageous if the support elements 50 or channel elements 60 hang up directly onto the frame 30 in a planar manner. But it is also possible, in particular in the bottom parts 21, that between the bottom parts 21 (in the cover parts 22 that would also be possible) and the support members 50 and channel members 60 each have a small distance is present. For example, support projections 59, for example small support lugs, etc., are provided on the support elements 50 and / or channel elements 60 which are provided for placement on the base parts 21, with which the channel elements 60 or support elements 50 are supported on the frame 30 of the floor parts 21 , However, it would also be possible, for example, to Screws are provided with spacers or other spacers to realize a distance between a component of a cable guide assembly and the bottom part or cover part.

Conveniently, it is provided that the bottom walls 63, 53 are connected to each other, for example by tabs 65, which project in front of the bottom walls 63 of the channel elements 60 and the bottom wall 53 of the support plate 51 or the support member 50 partially overlap. On the tabs 65 Schraubbohrungen 66 are provided which are aligned with screw holes on the support plate 51, so that screws can penetrate these aligned screw holes, for example, to be fixed to the underside of the support plate 51 with a nut. But it is also possible that such screws, for example, struts 33 are screwed, so that a total of a rigid and stable structure is formed. It is advantageous if screw holes 67 are provided on the longitudinal end regions of the channel sections 61 remote from the support element 50, for example for screws which serve to fasten the channel elements 60 to the transverse limbs 32 of the frame 30.

It can be seen that even the channel elements 60 and the support elements 50 cause extensive coverage of the bottom parts 21 and in particular the cover parts 22, i. E. Form bottom walls and top walls. Preferably, the remaining gaps of such a bottom wall or top wall can be closed so to speak flexibly, for example, by wall elements 70 between side edge portions 55 of the support plates 51 or the support members 50 and the frame 30, in particular the transverse leg 32, are used.

The wall elements 70 have, for example, tabs 71 with screw holes 72, which are aligned with corresponding screw holes on the side edge portion 55 of the support member 50 in the assembled state, so that the wall elements 70 can be connected to the support plates 51 by means of screws or rivets.

Preference is given to a modular or grid-shaped concept, so that, for example, the bottom wall 63 and the wall elements 70 have the same outer peripheral contour and the same base area. Thus, optionally, for example, one of the wall elements 70 can be exchanged for a channel element 60 or vice versa.

Different variants can also be provided in the case of the wall elements 70, for example wall elements 70A and wall elements 70B, which each have the same length as the channel elements 60A and 60B.

Furthermore, by means of this concept wall elements 70, channel elements 60 and support elements 50 which cover part of the surface can be arbitrarily covered over the entire base area of a bottom part 21 or a cover part 22 or only a part thereof, for example space for the support columns 25, the conductor guide modules 26 (FIG. at the bottom parts 21) to release or at the cover parts 22 targeted passages 75 to create. The passage openings 75 may have an open cross section, through which lines LWL can be performed directly.

Preferably, the passage openings 75 can be closed by flexible closures, for example in the form of brush arrangements 77 which are provided on a brush element 76. The brush elements 76 expediently have the same basic geometry and area extent as two wall elements 70 which lie directly next to their longitudinal sides, so that the grid dimension is again maintained. Thus, different length brush elements 76A and 76B may be provided. Optionally, therefore, a brush element 76, which has opposing brush arrangements 77, instead of a pair of wall elements 70 for closing a passage opening 75 are used. Preferably, tabs 78 are provided to connect the brush elements 76 to the support plates 51 and / or the frame 30. The tabs 78 have corresponding screw holes for screwing to the support plates 51 and the frame 30.

In principle, the side walls 62, 64 thus bound the relatively narrow channel sections 61, via which the lines LWL are guided from one distributor module 20 to the other distributor module 20, which are arranged side by side with their transverse sides Q. In the area of the support elements 50, however, a generous installation space for laying the lines LWL is available, on which virtually any channel structures or guide channels with different geometries, for example area expansions, gradients and the like, can be defined on the basis of the subsequently explained conductor guide elements 80.

The support plates 51 have large-area, in particular in its central region arranged perforated grid 56, the fastening means 57 form. The perforated grids 56 have, for example, an annular configuration, so that holes 58 of the perforated grids 56 are available for fastening the conductor guide elements 80 over a large surface area.

The conductor guide elements 80 have an arcuate support contour 81, for example an arcuate support wall 82, which can be arranged, for example, opposite the side wall 54. Preference is given to configurations in which the support wall 82 is aligned with the side wall 62 of a channel member 60 or transiently mounted thereon, as seen for example in FIG. For example, each two side walls 62 of adjacent channel elements 60 adjoin one another directly with their narrow sides and thus form a side wall delimiting the duct KO or K1. At spaced end portions of the side walls 62, toward the support members 50, a conductor guide member 80 is disposed, the support wall 82 of which is aligned with the adjacent side wall 62. Thus, the lines LWL along the side walls 62 and around the support walls 82 can be laid and supported in relatively large radii, which allows optimum transmission quality, for example in optical fibers or damage to cables, for example, if they are kinked or bent too large mass, avoids.

The conductor guide elements 80 have mounting tabs 83, each with a screw hole 84. The mounting tabs 83 are angled from the support wall 82 from. The screw holes 84 are arranged relative to one another in a geometry corresponding to the perforated grid 56, so that a respective conductor guide element 80 can be fastened to a support element 50 in a plurality of assembly positions, for example mounting positions M1 and M2 (FIG.

A support wall 82 corresponds in each case only to a circular segment or arc segment, for example of approximately 90 °. Thus, a plurality of conductor guide elements 80 can be arranged side by side to form further portions of a circular arc, for example a semicircle, as shown in Fig. 5. The adjacent to the side walls 62 conductor guide elements 80 are in fact supplemented by further conductor guide elements 80, so that the support walls 82 of the adjacent conductor guide elements 80 form a total of a semicircle. The design of the conductor guide elements 80 as relatively small support structures providing only segments of a curve of curvature enables flexible handling and arrangement.

In addition, 80 arbitrarily rectilinear support walls or side walls can be positioned between two conductor guide elements, for example, which is indicated by the example of side walls 262 in Fig. 5. The side wall 262 may, for example, form part of a conductor guide element 180.

It can also be seen in the drawings that funnel-shaped structures can also be formed between conductor guide elements 80, for example as T-shaped branches from the line channels K0-K3 and K4-K7 in the depth direction T. Thus, the lines LWL run between each other opposite, arcuate conductor guide elements 80 from the ducts K0-K7 to the rear in the direction of the backs R and are guided and supported arcuately by the conductor guide elements 80 in favorable radii.

The conductor guide elements 80, 180 essentially serve to lead lines LWL horizontally. But even a vertical guide can be configured optimally starting from the cable guide assemblies 40,47. For example, at the passage openings 75 conductor guide elements 90 may be provided, which have an arcuate support contour 91, for example on a support wall 92. The support wall 92 may have a holding leg 93 at one end portion, which for example with the wall elements 70 and / or support members 50 can be screwed. At the other end region of the support wall 92, for example, a supporting leg 94 is provided on the example lines LWL can be placed. In Fig. 5, for example, conductor guide elements 90 are shown with their support legs 94 adjacent to each other, so that these two support legs 94, for example, can provide a common support surface or support surface for LWL lines. On this wing launched lines fiber are thus guided over the arcuate support contours 91 in the passage openings 94 into it, so that even here a kinking of the cables fiber is effectively prevented. These are in the so-called gentle arc or gentle radius on the support contours 91. Of course, it is possible to position the conductor guide elements 90 as desired, possibly limited by the grid size of the perforated grid 56 or a screening of the fastening means 57 on the side edge portion 55 of the support member 50 or corresponding grid mass of screw holes or holes on the frame 30th

In Fig. 3 further conductor guide elements 190 are shown, which are bolted to a support leg 193, for example, with the support members 50, for example, on the basis of the fastening means 57. The retaining legs 193 lie flat on the bottom wall 53. Of the retaining legs 193, a support contour 191 extends arcuately into a respective passage opening 75 inside.

However, this grid size is preferably comparatively narrow. This is clearly shown in Fig. 5, for example, in one of the conductor guide elements 80, in mounting positions with respect to the support member 50 can be mounted on the same, which have only an offset V, for example between 1 cm and 2.54 cm. The grid size or grid spacing of the holes 58 can be arbitrarily determined constructively.

Furthermore, it is possible to attach further components to the perforated grid 56, in any case the attachment means 57, not only on the upper side thereof, i.e. on the upper side. the bottom wall 53, but also at the bottom thereof. For example, a non-guided for guiding leads fiber optic device 95, in particular a smoke detector, a lighting device or the like can be attached to a support member 50, which is indicated in Fig. 10.

Not only the cable guide assemblies 40-47 allow maximum flexibility with regard to the guidance of lines LWL, but also the subsequently explained conductor guide bridges 100 and 101. The conductor guide bridges 100 and 101 are identical or consist of the same components, however, bridge the different distances A1 and A2 between the opposite rows R2 and R3 of the distributor modules 20. Hereinafter, the conductor guide bridge 100 will be explained in more detail.

The conductor guide bridge 100 has, for example, a center section 120, next to which side sections 121 are provided. The side portions 121 are connected to the tops of the lid parts 22 and are supported thereon. The side portions 121 extend obliquely from the tops of the lid parts 22 toward the passage D, where they are connected to the center portion 120. The central portion 120 thus provides a clear height in the region of the passage D which is above the tops of the lid parts 22 or higher than the tops of the lid parts 22. Thus, below the center section 120 there is a large free space that can be used, for example, for further functions.

For example, a fastening means 122 in the form of a perforated grid is provided at the center section, to which a functional component 123, for example a lighting device, a smoke detector, sensor or the like can be conveniently attached. An illumination device may, for example, extend between the two conductor guide bridges 100 and 101, for example in the form of a fluorescent tube, which illuminates the passage D between the rows R2 and R3 longitudinally. Holes 124 of the fastening means 122 form, for example, mounting receptacles for screws.

The side portions 121 each have connection portions 125 having a flat bottom side 126. The flat bottom sides 126 can lie flat on a top wall of the cover part 22, for example on a support element 50. The flat bottom sides 126 can also serve to lengthen or enlarge a support surface, which for example provides a component of the cable guide arrangements 40-47. so that fiber optic cables can be placed on the so enlarged surface.

It is also possible that the bottom sides 126 can be connected to the frame 30, in particular their longitudinal legs 31, and / or the struts 33, for example by means of screw openings or passage openings 127th

In principle, it would then be possible to configure the conductor guide bridges 100, 101 in a predetermined longitudinal length so to speak, in particular to design them as a one-piece component. However, the modular concept with several segments presented below allows flexible handling and adaptation to the respective structural situation, in particular an adaptation of the conductor guide bridges 100, 101 to a respective distance A1 or A2 of the passage B.

The side portions 121 are provided by side segments 130 which are releasably connectable to a center segment 160 which forms the center portion 120.

The center segment 160 has a support body 161 with a trough-like structure. For example, the support body 161 has a support floor 162 from which side walls 164 project upwardly laterally. The side walls 164 and the support floor 162 define a receiving space or space 163 for inserting leads fiber. The support body 161 has a longitudinal shape. The bottom wall or support floor 162 includes a planar, rectilinear wall. In relation to the side portions 121 or the side segments 130, the center portion 120 or the center segment 160 is longer with respect to the distance A1 or A2 or with respect to a longitudinal axis X along which the center segment 160 extends wide area of the passage D with high clear height guaranteed.

In principle, the side segments 130 are designed in the manner of a trough, but have an S-shaped in side view. Supporting bodies 131 of the side segments 130 have, for example, a supporting floor 132, from which side walls 134, 135 protrude upwards, so that they delimit a gap 133 communicating with the intermediate space 163. Each two side walls 134 and 2 side walls 135 are opposite each other, wherein between these side walls 134 and 135 each have a distance 136 is present.

This distance 136 results from an advantageously provided sheet metal processing, namely, that the support body 131 is made of a single piece of sheet metal by forming and stamping.

The tray has a bottom portion 137 which provides the bottom side 126. The floor section 137 merges with an arc section 138 into a ramp or ramp section 139. The ramp portion 139 extends obliquely inclined to the bottom portion 137, wherein the curved portion or portion 138 provides a smooth, arcuate transition for laid on the bottom of the side segments 130 lines LWL.

[0160] To the bend portion or bend portion 138, a bend portion 140 is bent in opposite directions and provides transition of the ramp portion 139 to an upper floor portion 141 provided for connection with the center segment 160. Also, the curvature portion 140 is gently curved, for example, with a radius of 20 cm, so that here a bending of lying on the curvature portion 140 lines LWL is effectively avoided.

The side walls 134 are, for example, laterally upwardly from the bottom portion 137 and ramp portion 139, while the side walls 135 project from the top bottom portion 141 upwards.

To support lines LWL at the bottom of the ramp portion 139, a support 142, in particular a support wall 143 is provided, which extends transversely to the longitudinal axis L. Between the support wall 143 and the longitudinal end regions of the side walls 134 facing away from the center section 120, a passage region or outlet channel 144 is provided, through which the lines LWL can be guided. A preferred configuration provides that a transverse width of the outlet channel 144 corresponds approximately or exactly to the transverse width of the channel section 61, so that the line channels K0-K3 can be connected directly to the outlet channel 144. You can see that in the drawing as well. In addition to a respective support wall 143, for example, a conductor guide element 80 may be provided so as to provide an arcuate support for the lines LWL in addition to the support wall 143. It is possible, for example, as in FIG. 10, to provide two such conductor guide elements 80 as a whole with a semicircular or semicircular support for the leads LWL, which are guided around the conductor guide elements 80, in order finally to continue downward into a passage opening 75.

To bridge the distances 136, sidewall elements 150 may be provided. The side wall elements 150 have, for example, wall sections 151 that engage the side walls 135 or connect to the

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Side walls 135 are provided. Of the wall portions 151 extend wall portions 152 obliquely inclined downwards, namely in the direction of the ramp portion 139 to bridge the existing there distance 136 and provide a connection to the side wall 134. In principle, it would be possible to connect the side wall elements 150, for example, to one or both of the side walls 134, 135, for example to bond them. Alternatively conceivable and not shown in the drawing is also an embodiment in which instead of the interrupted side walls 134, 135, a continuous side wall is provided on a respective side segment 130. The side wall elements 150 have fastening legs 153, which will become apparent as will be explained below, in connection with the possibility of mounting the side segments 130 and the center segment 160 at different distances from each other with respect to the longitudinal axis X. Namely, the side segments 130 and the center segment 160 can be fixed to each other at different distances with respect to the longitudinal axis X. For example, it is provided that the support members 131,161 are telescopically guided together. For example, a distance of the side walls 135 and 164 is such that they lie flat against each other but are displaceable relative to one another. Preferably, an arrangement with one or more guide contours 165 is provided on the support floor 162. The guide contours 165 could also serve as mounting contours or be designated. The guide contours 165 include, for example, a groove into which a respective longitudinal projection 145 of the side segments 130, which is provided at the bottom portions 141, can engage. The longitudinal projections 145 and the guide contours 165 have transverse to the longitudinal axis X the same distance from each other, so fit into each other in a form-fitting manner. Instead of or in addition to the longitudinal projections 145 and a slot 146 may be provided. For example, a slot 146 may be provided on the longitudinal projections 145. The longitudinal projections 145 are optional. At the guide contours 165 each have a slot 166 is provided. Again, the remark that guide outlines 165 are an option applies. Finally, donate 153 of the side wall panels 150 each elongated holes 156 are also provided on the attachment. The slots 146, 156, 166 are provided for screw 170, for example, bolts and nuts shown in the drawing 171, can be screwed into the bolt. The bolts penetrate the elongated holes 146, 156, 166. Because of the elongated holes 146, 156, 166, the side wall elements 150 as well as the side segments 130 and the center segment 160 can be brought into a desired longitudinal position relative to the longitudinal axis X and then screwed by means of the screwing means 170 , Thus, so also form the screw 170 in combination with the slots 146, 156, 166 components of a linear guide 172nd claims A ladder guide bridge (100, 101) as part of a manifold module assembly (10) or for use with a manifold module assembly (10), the manifold module assembly (10) having at least two manifold modules (20), such as manifold cabinets or manifold racks (35) in each case have a module carrier (23), wherein the distributor modules (20) are provided for producing electrical or optical conductor connections with modules which can be arranged or arranged on the respective module carrier (23), wherein the module carrier (23) between one for setting up a base part (21) and a cover part (22) at least partially covering the module support (23) extends vertically and from a front side (F) of the respective distributor module (20) extending between transverse sides (Q1, Q2) of the distributor module (20 ), is accessible, wherein the distributor modules (20) have a distance (A1, A2) to each other, wherein the conductors guide bridge (100, 101) for carrying between the distributor modules (20) guided lines (LWL) is provided and bridges the distance (A1, A2) between the distributor modules (20), so that below the bridge between the distributor modules (20) Passage (D) is formed for an operator, characterized in that the conductor guide bridge (100, 101) is designed in the manner of a portal, said side portions (121) of the conductor guide bridge (100, 101) of upper sides of the cover parts (22) extend upward to a central portion (120) of the conductor guide bridge (100,101), so that the passage (D) below the central portion (120) has a clear height which is higher than the top of the cover parts (22). 2. conductor guide bridge (100, 101) according to claim 1, characterized in that in particular at the center portion (120) at least one mounting receptacle or mounting bracket and / or fastening means (122) for attaching a functional component (123), in particular a lighting device and / or a Smoke detector and / or a sensor is arranged. 3. ladder guide bridge (100, 101) according to claim 1 or 2 or the preamble of claim 1, characterized in that for connection to one of the cover parts (22) provided connection region (125) at least one side portion (121) has a flat bottom side (126 ), so that the connecting region (125) in the assembled state rests flat on a top wall of the cover part (22). 4. conductor guide bridge (100, 101) according to any one of the preceding claims or the preamble of claim 1, characterized in that the cable guide bridge has at least two segments, which for bridging different distances between the distributor modules (20) and / or for adjusting the clear height the conductor guide bridge over the ground in at least two relative positions adjustable to each other, in particular telescopic, are. 5. conductor guide bridge according to claim 4, characterized in that between the segments a linear guide for guiding each other, in particular along a longitudinal axis (X), is present and / or at least one segment has a slot for a screw and / or between at least two segments Plug connection is provided and / or the segments in the assembled state have overlapping support floor sections (132, 162). 6. ladder guide bridge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has a supporting floor for laying of lines (fiber) and / or a gap (133, 163) limiting side walls (134, 135, 164) and / or in the manner of a Trough is designed. 7. ladder guide bridge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one releasably connectable to a support bottom of a component of the conductor guide bridge side wall element (54, 62, 64). 8. conductor guide bridge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it consists wholly or partly of sheet metal. 9. ladder guide bridge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the central portion (120) has a straight course between the side portions (121) and / or at least one side portion (121) has an S-shaped or step-shaped or stepped course between the middle nabschnitt (120) and its lid portion (22) facing the inlet region. 10. ladder guide bridge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one side portion (121) to the center portion (120), in particular at an angle of about 110 ° to 140 °, preferably about 120 ° inclined ramp, preferably between the side portion (121) and the center portion (120), a curved bottom portion (137, 141) is provided. 11. ladder guide bridge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one side portion (121) for connection to the cover part (22) and the central portion (120) provided mutually parallel bottom portions (137, 141), between which a ramp portion ( 137). 12. ladder guide bridge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one longitudinal end region a transversely to the longitudinal extent of the conductor guide bridge (100,101) extending support, in particular support wall (82) is provided. 13. Conductor guide bridge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has at least one longitudinal end region extending transversely to the longitudinal extension of the conductor guide bridge (100, 101) extending outlet channel (144). 14. Wiring guide bridge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it communicates with at least line guide arrangement (40-47) on a cover part (22) of a distributor module (20) or both of the cover parts (22) of the distributor modules (20), wherein the cable guide arrangement (40-47) is provided for guiding lines (LWL) to at least one of the transverse sides (Q1, Q2) of the distributor module (20), in particular to a further distributor module (20) arranged next to the distributor module (20).