MXPA01008744A - Optical fiber distribution frame with pivoting connector panels - Google Patents

Abstract

A fiber optic telecommunications frame is provided including rotatable panels having front and rear termination locations, the panels positioned on left and right sides of the frame. The frame includes vertical access for the rear cables, and rear cable guides disposed within the frame. The frame further includes left and right vertical cable guides for patch cables. The frame further includes cable storage spools for the patch cables positioned adjacent to the left and right panels of the frame. The frame includes a horizontal passage linking the left and right panels and the cable guides. A lower portion of the frame defines splice tray holders and a central passage from the splice tray holders to the rear sides of the left and right panels. From a front of each panel, access to a rear of the panel is provided by the hinged panels.

Description

FIBER OPTIC DISTRIBUTION FRAME WITH PIVOTING CONNECTOR PANELS FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention belongs to the telecommunications industry. More particularly, this invention pertains to a high density fiber distribution frame for use in the telecommunications industry.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In the telecommunications industry, the use of fiber optic cables to drive transmission signals is growing rapidly. To connect fiber optic equipment, racks have been developed for the distribution of fibers. Examples of fiber distribution frames, of the prior art, are presented in the United States patents of common cession, Nos. 4,995,688; 5,497,444; and 5,758,003. In each of the fiber distribution frames, of the above patents, a plurality of adapters is provided that allows the union of the fiber optic connectors on both sides of each adapter, in order to connect REF .: 132746 optically two fiber optic cables. The cables of the adapters are connected to several pieces of fiber optic equipment. Using cables or interim connection cords, between the adapters, the pieces of optical equipment are then connected crosswise through the frame. The frame defines a demarcation point between the equipment. No matter the advances previously made in the art, there is a continuing need for additional advances to maintain a high density of connector terminals. There are additional needs for easy access to fiber optic connectors, improved fiber handling, and to avoid excessive bending and straining on fiber optic cables.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION One aspect of the present invention relates to a fiber distribution frame, comprising a support extending vertically from a lower side to an upper side, the support defining a left side, a right side, a front side and a rear side . The frame includes a vertical guide, left, for cable, with a lateral access on the left side of the support, and a vertical guide, right, for cable, with a lateral access on the right side of the support. An upper portion of the frame defines an area of cable terminations. The upper portion includes: (1) a first panel defining an array of termination sites on a front portion and on a rear portion of the first panel, the first panel being placed on the left side of the support adjacent to the vertical guide, left , for cable, the first panel is mounted with hinges around a first vertical axis; and (2) a second panel defining an array of termination sites on a front portion and on a rear portion of the second panel, the second panel is positioned on the right side of the support adjacent to the vertical guide, right, for cable, the second panel is mounted with hinges around a second vertical axis. The frame also includes a lower area for cable splices, located on the support, wherein the lower area for cable splicing defines a plurality of tray fasteners for splices. The frame further includes a cable passage, from the tray fasteners for splices to the rear portions of the first and second panels. The frame also includes a horizontal passage for temporary connection cables placed on the front side of the support that extends between the vertical guide, right, for cable, and the vertical guide, left, for cable. The present invention also relates to an optical fiber termination module, comprising a housing having first and second ends separated, and first and second sides separated, extending between the ends. The housing includes a rear side extending between the first and second ends, and between the first and second sides, to define an interior. The housing defines an open front side, confined by the first and second ends and the first and second sides, wherein the first and second ends extend in a generally horizontal manner, when the termination module is mounted to a telecommunications support, and the first and second ends extend, in a generally vertical manner, when the termination module is mounted to the telecommunications support. The module includes a main panel mounted with hinges on the second side. The main panel includes an array of holes arranged and sized to hold adapters, where the adapters are sized to be mounted to cable connectors. A cable guide is placed inside the housing, to guide a cable that enters the housing and extends towards the holes that are in the main panel on one side of the main panel, oriented, at least partially, to the side after the accommodation. Preferably, the main panel is not at an angle perpendicular to a plane defined by the rear side.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a perspective view of the front, upper and right side of a first embodiment of a fiber distribution frame, in accordance with the present invention, wherein portions are shown in a view with part separation, and the front doors are shown removed; Figure 2 is a view of the front side of the frame of Figure 1, showing the upper front doors, in the open positions, and the lower front doors, in the closed positions; Figure 3 is a view of the right side of the frame of Figure 1, showing the upper and lower doors, in the closed positions; Figure 4 is a perspective view, of the front side, top, and right side, of one of the termination modules in the frame of Figure 1; Figure 5 is a plan view of the termination module of Figure 4; Figure 6 is a perspective view of the front, top and right side of the termination module of Figure 4, wherein the main panel and the access door to the cables are rotated to the open positions; Figure 7 is a plan view of the termination module of Figure 6, wherein the main panel and the access door to the cables are in the open positions; Figure 8 is a perspective view of the front, top and left side of the termination module, with portions removed, and where the main panel is in the open position, showing exemplary wire routes; Figure 9 is a perspective view of the front, upper and right side of the main housing of the termination module; Figure 10 is a front view of the main housing of Figure 9; Figure 11 is a plan view, in section, of the frame, taken along the lines 11-11 of Figure 2; Figure 12 is a plan view, in section, of the frame, taken along lines 12-12 of Figure 2; Figure 13 is a plan view, in section, of the frame, taken along the lines 13-13 of Figure 2; Figure 14 is a perspective view of the front, upper and right side of a second embodiment of a fiber distribution frame according to the present invention, wherein portions are shown in a part separated view; Figure 15 is a front view of the frame of Figure 14; Figure 16 is a view of the right side of the frame of Figure 14; Figure 17 is a perspective view of the front, upper and right side of one of the termination modules in the frame of Figure 14; Figure 18 is a view of the upper side of the termination module of Figure 17; Figure 19 is a perspective view of the front and right side of the termination module of Figure 17, where the main panel is shown rotated to the open position; Figure 20 is a top side view of the termination module of Figure 19, wherein the main panel is in the open position; Figure 21 is a perspective view of the front, top and left side of the termination module of Figure 17, wherein the main panel is in the open position, showing exemplary wire routes; Figure 22 is a perspective view of the front, top and right side of the main housing of the termination module of Figure 17; Figure 23 is a front view of the main housing of Figure 22; Figure 24 is a view of the upper part of the frame of Figure 14; Figure 25 is a perspective view of the front, top and right side of a third embodiment of a fiber distribution frame according to the present invention; Figure 26 is a perspective view of the front, top and right side of the frame of Figure 25, showing features in a view with part separation; Figure 27 is a perspective view of the front, upper and right side side of the frame of Figure 25, showing the junction tray assembly, in an inverted orientation with respect to the frame of Figure 25; Figure 28 is a perspective view of an upper cable ring of the frame of Figures 25-27; Figure 29 is a plan view of the cable ring of Figure 28; Figure 30 is a perspective view of the front, upper and right side of a fourth embodiment of a fiber distribution frame according to the present invention, wherein some portions of the frame are removed, and wherein one of the panels are in an open position rotated; Figure 31 is a front view of the frame of Figure 30; Figure 32 is a perspective view of the front, upper and right side of an upper portion of the frame of Figure 30; Figure 33 is a perspective view of the front, top and left side of one of the termination modules in the frame of Figure 30; Figure 34 is a perspective view of the front, top and left side of the termination module of Figure 33, wherein the main panel is rotated to the open position; Figure 35 is a perspective view of the front, top and left side of the termination module of Figure 34, wherein the main panel is in the open position, showing exemplary routes for cables; Figure 36 is a perspective view of the front, upper and right side of the termination module shown in Figure 35 with exemplary routes for cables; Figure 37 is a perspective view of the front, top and right side of a termination module equal to that of the view of Figure 35, and showing a protective cover for cables mounted to the main panel, the module of terminations of Figure 37 is configured and arranged for the left side of the frame of Figure 30.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED MODALITIES Referring to Figures 1-3, a preferred embodiment of a metal cabinet or rack 20 is shown, to perform the splicing, termination and handling of fiber optic cables within the frame. Additional features of the frame 20 are shown in Figures 4-13. An upper portion 22 of the frame 20 defines an area of terminations and storage. A lower portion 24 of the frame 20 defines a splice area. Cables containing one or more individual optical fibers enter the frame 20 typically from an overhead cable environment through an upper part 26 of the frame 20, or from an elevated floor environment in a lower part 28 of the frame 20. If the The cables are pre-terminated, the cables extend directly to the termination and storage area 22. If the cables entering the frame 20 are not previously finished, the cables extend to the junction area 24 to make the connections to finished cables. From the splice area 24, the cables then extend to the termination and storage area 22. In the termination and storage area 22, a plurality of accessible sites are provided for termination, for the terminated cables and for connecting other cables to the terminated cables, such as cables or interim connecting cords. Using interim connection cables, telecommunications equipment can be cross-linked between the termination sites throughout the entire frame 20. The frame 20 includes a support 30 that supports a plurality of termination modules 32. In the embodiment preferred left and right arrays 34, 36 of termination modules 32 are provided. Each array 34, 36 in the illustrated embodiment includes three modules of individual terminations 32a (left side), 32b 1 (the right side) . The support 30 also supports an interior metal cabinet handling panel 40 positioned between the arrangements 34, 36 of the termination modules 32 to organize and store the excess lengths of the provisional connection cables. Preferably, the interior metal cabinet handling panel 40 includes a vertical arrangement of individual sections or modules 40a. By providing individual termination modules 32a, 32b and individual sections 40a of the interior metal cabinet handling panel 40, all of which can be mounted separately to the support 30, these modules can be added at different times to the support 30, and replaced if you want Also, custom frames 20 can be provided, where other equipment for fiber optic handling can be used, in one or more of the areas in the support 30 instead of the six termination modules 32a, 32b and the three sections 40a of the interior metallic cabinet handling panel 40 of the embodiment illustrated. The support 30 further supports a mounting 44 of splice trays, for clamping a plurality of trays 46 for splices. In the preferred embodiment, the frame 20 includes two assemblies 44 of splice trays, stacked vertically. Each tray 46 for splices includes a structure for holding the ends of a plurality of fiber optic cables, and for clamping individual splices between the ends of the cables. A variety of trays 46 can be used for splices. Examples of splice trays are shown in commonly assigned U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 09 / 158,182, filed September 21, 1998, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. The support 30 further supports a horizontal tray 50 for cables, placed between the finishing and storage area 22, and the area 24 for splices. The horizontal bracket 50 supports provisional connection cables on a front side of the frame 20, which extends between the left and right arrays 34., 36 of termination modules 32 and the interior metal cabinet handling panel 40. Tray 50 also supports interim connection cables, which extend between the frame 20 and additional frames 20 or other telecommunications equipment, in an adjacent area. The frame 20 preferably includes upper front doors, mounted with hinges, 52, 54, and lower front doors, mounted with hinges, 56, 58 for protection of the cables, connectors, adapters and trays for splices. The front doors 52, 54 rotate about vertical axes. The lower front doors 56, 58 rotate around horizontal axes. The doors preferably include one or more knockers 59 to retain them in the closed positions. The support 30 also supports two vertical guides, for cables, 60, 62, one on each side of the support 30, for use in the handling and protection of cables for temporary connections, adjacent to a front side of the frame 20. The guides for cable, 60, 62 include a plurality of spaced nails 65 that allow the cable to access an interior of each of the cable guides, 60, 62 through a vertical side of each guide. In the illustrated embodiment, each cable guide, 60, 62, also includes hinge plates 64 to form a portion of the hinge for the upper front doors 52, 54. Each cable guide, 60, 62, is preferably made in segments , as part of the modular design of the frame 20. For ease of assembly and versatility in use, the components forming the frame 20 are preferably separate components held together by fasteners. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, the termination modules 32, the interior metal cabinet handling panel 40, the tray assemblies 44 for splices, the cable tray 50, and the cable guides 60, 62 are separated from the support 30. The frame 20 defines several access holes to allow cables to enter the frame 20. In the lower part 28 of the frame 20, a central hole 66 allows the cables to enter the frame 20 from a raised floor environment. The central passage 68 allows the cables to pass into individual junction trays 46. The ties 69 (Figures 11 and 12) are provided to securely secure the incoming wires to the frame 20. A central hole 70 in the cable tray 50 connects the splice area 24 to the finishing and storage area 22. Adjacent to the upper part 26 of the frame 20, access holes are provided by a rear center hole 72 or two top holes 74, 76, one in each upper termination module 32. For pre-terminated cables, the wires can be passed directly to through the upper holes 74, 76 for termination in the termination modules 32. For cables that are connected to terminated cables, the rear opening 72 opens towards a vertical, rear passage, 78, which extends downwards and up to the splice area 24, and tie-downs 69, to be joined with the termination wires on trays 46 for splices. Referring to Figures 1, 2 and 13, each section 40a of the interior metal cabinet handling panel 40 includes a central section 80, two opposite sides extending forward 82, 84, and one or more vertically spaced central reels 86. which extend forward from the center section 80. The reels 86 are provided for the storage of the excess cable lengths, for the provisional connection cables, such that the provisional connection cables extend between the left and right arrays. right 34, 36 of the termination modules 32. Preferably each section 40a includes two reels 86, such that when only one section is provided, cable storage capacity is also provided. Referring now to Figures 1, 2 and 12, each mounting 44 of splice trays, includes a main horizontal support 90, a main rear support 91, a plurality of partition walls 92, and a plurality of cradles or supports 94 for reels, to support each of the 46 trays for splices, which have a round outer perimeter. The dividing walls 92 extend vertically in the illustrated embodiment. The main horizontal support 90 has an open central part 90a for the passage of cables. A fingernail 96 of the cable guide and a cable tie 98 are provided to securely hold the wires to the frame 20. This allows the removal of the tray 46 for splices, assembly 44 of splice trays, and unwinding of the ends of the cable, of the tray 46 for splices, without excessive efforts or movements of the cables. In the illustrated embodiment, partition walls 92 extend vertically. In other embodiments, the dividing walls may be inclined with respect to the vertical, or even horizontal. Although each assembly 44 of splice trays, shown as a part of the frame 20, the splice trays could be stored separately from the frame 20, if desired. Referring now to Figures 1-3, and 11, the horizontal cable tray 50 includes a main horizontal portion 99 that includes a central hole 70, two guides 101 for cables, opposite curves and extending upwards, over each side of the central hole 70, and a central cover 102 over the central hole 70. The curved guides 101 protect the cables extending from the splice area 24 to the finishing and storage area 22. The central cover 102 prevents the temporary connecting cables, stored, from hanging from the interior metallic cabinet handling panel 40 to the splice area 24. The cuts 104 on each end of the horizontal tray 50 can be filled with horizontal supports to support cables that extend horizontally, or supports curved downwards, if the cables are directed downwards from the frame 20. The tray 50 for cables, horizontal, it also includes a front wall 105, and a rear wall 106 extending from the main horizontal portion 99. Referring now to Figures 4-10, each termination module 32 includes an upper side 110, a lower side 112, opposite sides. 114, 116 and a rear side 118. The illustrated module 32 is of right array 36. Preferably each of the termination modules 32a, 32b are identical, but are placed in an upturned orientation. Therefore, the upper part 110 and the lower part 112 would be in the inverted orientation for the left array 34 of modules 32. Each termination module 32 defines an open front side 120 preferably closed by a smaller smaller door 122 and a second one. larger door 124, of which both are hinged to the rest of the termination module 32 around vertical axes. The first door 122 defines an access door to the cables, especially useful for allowing the cables to enter the termination module 32 and to place the cables passing between sites on the frame 20, such as a cable extending between the area 24 for splices, and a termination module 32 placed above the particular termination module 32. The cable access door 122 is rotatably mounted to the side 114 by a hinge 126. The second door 124 defines a main panel 124 and is mounted rotatably to the side 116, by a second hinge 128. The main panel 124 includes a plurality of rows 130 of holes 132 each sized to hold an adapter 134. Each of the adapters 134 includes at least two aligned holes, one on one front side 134a, and the other on a rear side 134b for holding two connectors 144 for optically connecting the connectors and the cables connected to the connectors is. Several adapters 134 can be used, including an adapter of the type shown in U.S. Patent No. 5,317,663, constructed to have the commonly known SC configuration, to receive an SC connector on each end. Other styles of adapters / connectors can be used, including ST, FC, E-2000, and other styles. Preferred, the main panel 124 includes six upper rows 130 of eight holes each, and six lower rows 130 of eight holes each. If desired, less than eight of the holes can be used for a given application. In the illustrated embodiment, the adapters 134 can be snapped to the main panel 124 with a contact clip 135. Designation strips (not shown) can be provided to mark each of the holes 132. The rear connectors 142b are connected to the cables entering the frame 20 from the telecommunications equipment. A rear side 140 of the main panel 124 is used primarily as a semi-permanent connection between the connectors 142b and the adapters 134. A front side 138 of the main panel 124 defines a plurality of accessible termination sites, which can be connected between each other with provisional connection cables and connectors 142a, in order to cross-connect the telecommunications equipment. The main panel 124 includes an inclined side panel 143. The side panel 143 includes a vertical array of contact clips 144 adjacent to each row 130 of holes 132. The contact clips 144 rotate with the main panel 124 and the side panel 143. Each contact clip 144 holds the wires of each connector 142 placed in each row. From the contact clips 144, the cables extend through a lateral access of each cable guide 60, 62. The contact clips 144 help to retain and protect the cables, as the panel 124. is rotated. Without the contact clips 144, rotation of the main panel 124 can pull or push excessively the portions of the wires placed within the contacts. guides 60, 62 for cables. The main panel 124 further includes hinge plates, upper and lower, 146, 148. An upper plate 154 and a lower plate 152 define the upper part 110 and the lower part 112 of the termination module 32 and each includes a plate portion. hinge 154, 156 cooperating with the hinge plates 146, 148 for rotatably mounting the main panel 124 to the upper and lower plates 150, 152. Each of the hinge plate portions, 154, 156 includes a stop 158, 160 to limit the rotation of the main panel 124. The main panel 124 is positioned at a certain angle with respect to a vertical plane extending parallel to a front side and a rear side of the frame 20. That inclination allows an increased density through of the adapters 134 arranged with the longitudinal axes transverse to the front and rear planes. The handling of the cables is also facilitated due to the inclination of the cables towards the guides 60, 62 for cables. For the right arrangement 36 of the modules 32, the main panels 124 are inclined towards the right side of the support 30. For the left arrangement 34 of the modules 32, the main panels 124 are inclined towards the left side of the support 30. To maintain the main panel 124 in the closed position, as shown in Figures 1, 5, two latches 162 are provided. Each latch 162 engages a lug 164 extending from the upper and lower plates 150, 152. The door 122 of access to the cables is also maintained in the closed position shown in Figures 4 and 5, by a second latch 166 which engages an edge 168 of the main panel 124. The access door 122 to the cables also overlaps with the edge 168. Both upper and lower plates 150, 152 include cable passages 170, to allow the vertical passage of the cables to and through the termination module 32 if desired. Referring to FIGS. 6-10, elements for handling internal cables are provided within the termination module 32. A cable clamp 182 securely holds a cable that enters the determination module 32. A lower lug 181a helps hold the cable in the passage 170. The lug 181a also holds other cables passing through the module 32 in the passageway. 170. An intermediate lug 181c and an upper lug 181b are also provided for placing the desired cables in the passage 170. From the bracket 182, the individual fibers are routed through a cable transition area 171, which includes several guides 186. for cables, including lugs, reels, contact clips, or rings. A clamp bracket 190 may be used with the clamp 182 or in place thereof (see Figures 9 and 10) to tie the cable entering the termination module 32. On the rear side 140 of the main panel 124, it is placed a rear tray 192 at a central location on the main panel 124 projecting horizontally and rearwardly. The rear tray 192 includes a plurality of horizontal cable rings 194. A curved edge 196 helps prevent the rear tray 192 from engaging cables placed within an interior of the termination module 132, either in the vertical cable passage 170. or in the cable transition area 171. As shown in Figure 8, an exemplary cable 184 containing multiple fibers enters the termination module 32 through the lower plate 152 in the passage 170. The clamp 182 holds the cable 184. A first fiber 184a extends around of the upper reel or in guides 186a, beyond the intermediate guides 186b, and around the lower reel or guides 186c, around the lower corner guide 186d, to the lower ring 188b, through the horizontal ring 194 to one of the upper sites on the main panel 124. A second exemplary fiber 184b extends around the upper guides 186a, beyond the intermediate guides 186b, around the lower guides 186c, again upwards and beyond the intermediate guides 186b, around of the upper guides 186a, around the upper corner guide 186e and through the upper ring 188a. From the upper ring 188a, the second fiber 184b passes through the horizontal ring 194 to a lower site on the main panel 124. All the adapters 134 on the main panel 124 can be connected to individual fibers entering the termination module 32. For additional termination modules mounted to the frame 20, mounted above the termination module 32, the cables will pass through the lower termination modules to reach the upper termination modules that are in the passage 170. During use, the Left arrangement 34 of frame 20 can be used to terminate cables entering the building. The right array 36 can be used to terminate cables connected to various telecommunications equipment within the building. The end portions of each termination module 32 are used to extend the provisional connection cables, from the left side to the right side, to cross-connect the different subsequent termination sites. The provisional connection cables pass below the interior metallic cabinet handling panel 40. From each front connector site, the provisional connection cables enter one of the cable guides, 60, 62 for the vertical management of the connection cables provisional. From a lower end of the cable guides, 60, 62, the cables pass horizontally to the other side of the frame 20, to the interior metallic cabinet handling panel 40., or to another rack or other equipment. Excess cable lengths, in the provisional connection cables, can be wound around appropriate reels 86 to conveniently store the excess lengths, and to avoid entanglement of the provisional connection cables with one another. Alternatively, the provisional connection cables can be extended, either from the left or right array, 34, 36, to an adjacent rack, or to other equipment. Referring to Figures 14-24, a second preferred embodiment of a frame 220 is shown, to perform the splicing, termination, and handling of optical fiber cables within the support. An upper portion 222 of the frame 220 defines an area of terminations. A lower portion 224 of the frame 220 defines a splice area. Cables containing one or more optical fibers enter the frame 220 typically from an overhead cable environment, through a part 226 of the frame 220, or from an elevated floor environment on a lower side 228 of the frame 220. If the cables are previously terminated, the cables extend directly to the termination area 222. If the cables entering the frame 220 are not previously terminated, the cables extend to the junction area 224 for splicing with the terminated cables. From the splice area 224, the cables extend to the termination area 222. In the termination area 222, a plurality of accessible termination sites are provided for the terminated cables and for connection to other cables with the cables finished, such as cables or provisional connection cords. Telecommunication equipment can be cross-connected between the termination sites, through the frame 220. The frame 220 includes a support 230 that supports a plurality of termination modules 232. Left and right arrangements 234 are provided in the illustrated embodiment. 236 of termination modules 232. Each array 234, 236, in the illustrated embodiment, includes three individual termination modules 232a (left side), 232b (right side). The support 230 also supports a cable management panel 240, positioned vertically along one or both arrays 234, 236 of termination modules 232 to organize and store the excess lengths of the provisional connection cables. In the illustrated embodiment, two cable management panels 240 are provided. The panels 240 are attached to the ends 231 of the support 230. Additional supports 230 can be mounted to the panels 240 as desired, wherein the panels 240 serve as spacers between adjacent supports 230. Each panel 240 includes two sections 240a. As mentioned above with respect to the frame 20, by providing individual termination modules 232a, 232b and individual sections 240a of the cable management panel 240, all of which can be mounted separately to the support 230, these modules can be added at different times. to support 230, and replace if desired. Also, custom frames 220 can be provided where other fiber optic handling equipment can be used, in one or more of the areas in the stand 230 instead of the six termination modules 232a, 232b and the two 240a sections of each cable management panel 240, of the embodiment illustrated.

The support 230 further supports a mounting 244 of splice trays, for securing a plurality of splice trays 46. The frame 220 includes two vertical stacks 246, 248 of tray holders for splices. The splice tray 46, as mentioned above for the frame 20, can be used for the frame 220. Alternatively, other splice trays can be used. The support 230 also supports a tray 250 for horizontal cables, placed below the area 224 of splices. The horizontal cable tray 250 supports the provisional connection cables on a front side of the frame 220 which extends between the left and right arrangements 234, 236 of the termination modules 234. The tray 250 also supports provisional connection cables which are extend between the frame 220 and additional supports 220 or other telecommunications equipment in an adjacent area. The support 230 also supports two vertical guides, for cables, 260, 262, one on each side of the support 230, for use in the handling and protection of provisional connection cables adjacent to a front side of the frame 220. The guides 260, 262 for cables includes a plurality of spaced nails 265 that allow access to the cables inside each cable guide 260, 262, through a vertical side of each guide. Each of the cable guides 260, 262 is preferably made of segments 263, as part of the modular design of the frame 220. As before with respect to the frame 20, the components forming the frame 220 are preferably separate components that are held together by fasteners, to aid in assembly, and to provide versatility during use. In the illustrated embodiment, termination modules 232, panels 240 for cable management, assembly 244 of cable trays, cable tray 250, and cable guides 260, 262, are separated from support 230. frame 220 defines several access holes to allow cables to enter frame 220. On lower side 228 of frame 220, a central hole 266 allows cables to enter frame 220 from a raised floor environment. The central passage 268 allows the cables to pass into the individual splice trays 46. The clamps 267 and the ties 269 are provided to secure the incoming wires to the frame 220. A central passage 270 connects the splice area 224 to the termination area 222 Adjacent to the upper part 226 of the frame 220 is an access hole 272 and cable clamps 275. For pre-terminated cables, the wires can be passed directly through the upper hole 272 for termination in the termination modules 232. For cables that are spliced to terminated cables, the hole 272 opens in a vertical passage 278 extending to down to the central passage 270 for the area of splices 224, and the ties 269 for the splice to the termination wires in the tray 46 of splices. Cable rings 274 are provided to handle the passage of cables in the termination area 222. Each cable management panel 240 includes a central section 280, and one or more reels 286 vertically spaced, extending forward from the center section 280. The reels 286 are provided for the storage of the excess cable lengths, for the provisional connection cables, such that the provisional connection cables extend between the left and right arrays 234, 236 of the termination modules 232. Each spool 286 preferably includes a front flange 287 to assist in retaining the cable on reels 286. Assembly 244 of splice trays includes a main vertical support 290 and a plurality of partition walls 292 extending toward in front.

The dividing walls 292 are preferably arranged in two vertical stacks 246, 248. In addition, partition walls 292 are preferably inclined. The splice tray assembly 244 is shown for use with cables entering adjacent the upper portion 226 of the frame 220. If the cables enter from the lower portion 228, it may be advantageous to tilt the partition walls 292 in an opposite direction, as shown in Figure 27 for the modified support 520. To facilitate retention of the trays 46 for splices, within the individual compartments defined by the partition walls 292, side lips 294 are provided on opposite sides of each partition wall 292 Frontal slots 292 are also provided to facilitate access to a stored splice tray 46. The inclination of the dividers 292 helps to reduce the horizontal space occupied by the assembly of splice trays, and allows sufficient separation along the path of the splice tray. cable with respect to the upper route 278. The horizontal cable tray 250 includes a main horizontal portion 299, a wall rear 300, and one or more front walls 302. The front and rear walls 302, 299 help protect and retain the provisional connection cables that pass through the horizontal cable tray 250.

Referring now to Figures 17-23, each termination module 232 includes an upper part 210, a lower part 312, opposite sides 314, 316, and a rear side 318. The side 314 defines a side hole 315 bordered by the three sides. The side hole 315 allows access to the cables inside the module 232. The illustrated module 232 is of right array 236. Preferably each of the termination modules 232a, 232b are identical but are placed in an inverted orientation. Therefore, the upper side 310 and the lower side 312 would be in an inverted orientation for the left array 234 of modules 232. Each termination module 232 defines an open front side 320 preferably closed by the main door or panel 324 that is mounted hinged to a main housing 322. The main panel 324 is rotatably mounted, adjacent to the side 316 by a hinge 328. The main panel 324 includes a plurality of holes 332 (see Figures 14-16) each sized to fasten one or more adapters 134. The holes 332 are configured as elongated slits. To facilitate the mounting of the adapters 134, the inclined retainers 336 are provided. As mentioned above, several adapters 134 may be used including one of the SC type. Preferably, the main panel 324 includes six upper holes 332, and six lower holes 332, each of which holds eight inclined retainers 336 and adapters 134. Alternatively individual holes may be provided for each adapter as mentioned above in the embodiment of Figures 1-13. As mentioned above with respect to the frame 20, the rear connectors 142b are connected to the wires that enter the frame 220 of the telecommunications equipment. A rear side 340 of the main panel 324 is used primarily as a semi-permanent connection between the connectors 142b and the adapters 134. A front side 338 of the main panel 324 defines a plurality of accessible termination sites that can be connected between each with connecting cables. and provisional connectors 142a in order to cross-connect the telecommunications equipment. The main panel 324 includes an inclined side panel 343 that includes a vertical array of contact clips 344 adjacent to each of the rows of adapters 134. The contact clips 344 rotate with the main panel 324 and the side panel 343. Each clip 344 contacts the cables of each connector 142a placed in each row. From the contact clips 344, the cables extend through a side access of each cable guide 260, 262. The contact clips 344 help retain and protect the cables as the main panel 324 is rotated. Without the contact clips 344, the rotation of the main panel 324 may pull or push excessively on the portions of the cables placed within it. the guides 260, 262, for cables. The main panel 324 further includes hinge plates, upper and lower, 346, 348. An upper plate 350 and a lower plate 352 define the upper portion 310 and the lower portion 312 of the termination module 232 and each includes a portion of the plate. of hinge 354, 356 cooperating with hinge plates 346, 348 to rotatably mount the main panel 324 to the upper and lower plates 350, 352. Each of the hinge plate portions 354, 356 includes a stop 358, 360 to limit rotation of the main panel 324. The main panel 324 is positioned at a certain angle, with respect to a vertical plane extending parallel to a front side and a rear side of the frame 220. That inclination permits increased density through adapters arranged with the longitudinal axis transverse to the front and rear planes. Cable management is also facilitated by tilting the cables to the 260 guides, 262 for cables. For the right array 236 of modules 232, the main panels 324 are inclined towards the opposite side of the support 230. Similarly, for the left array 234 of modules 232, the main panels 324 are inclined to the right side of the support 230. The use of inclined retainers 362 allows the retroactive tilting of the cables to the respective right and left sides of the support 230. The inclined retainers 362 support each adapter 134, such that its longitudinal axis is at a non-transverse angle with with respect to the flat portion of the main panel 324. The commonly owned US Patent Number 5,214,735 shows exemplary retainers that can be used with the main panel 324. The description of the US Patent Number 5,214,735 is incorporated by reference. To maintain the main panel 324 in the closed position, two latches 362 are provided, similar to the latches 162 mentioned above. Each latch 362 engages a lug 364 extending from the upper and lower plates 350, 352. Referring now to FIGS. 20-23, internal cable management elements are provided within the termination module 232. The cable clamps 382 securely hold the cable or wires entering the termination module 232 in the side hole 315 through the side 314. The lower clamps 382a are used for the wires entering the termination module 232 from above. The upper clamps 382b are used for cables entering the termination module 232 from below. Preferably all clamps 382 are positioned at a certain angle. The clamps 382 are preferably placed on the mounting flanges 383. From the clamps 382, the individual fibers are routed through several guides 386 for cables including lugs, reels, contact clips or rings. A tie-down bracket 390 can be used with or instead of the brackets 382 for tying the cable entering the termination module 332. On the rear side 340 of the main panel 324, a rear tray 392 is located at a central location on the main panel 324 projecting horizontally and backwards. The rear tray 392 includes one or more horizontal cable rings, 394. A vertical lip 395 extends rearwardly from the free edge of the main panel 324 to protect the cables and connectors. As shown in Figure 21, example cables (fibers) enter the termination module 232 through the side hole 315. The clamp 382 holds the first and second exemplary fibers 384a, 384b. The first fiber 384a extends around the lower reel or guide 386a to an upper reel or guide 386b around an upper corner guide 386c to the upper ring 388b, through the horizontal ring 394 to one of the lower sites on the main panel 324. The second exemplary fiber 384b extends from the lower guide 386a, to the lower corner guide 386d, and through the lower ring 388a. From the lower ring 388a the second fiber 384b passes through the horizontal ring 394 to an upper location on the main panel 324. The frame 220 is used in a similar manner to the frame 20 where the left and right arrangements 234, 236 can be use to terminate cables entering the building, and cables connected to various telecommunications equipment within the building. The frame 220 can be used to extend interim connection cables, in order to cross-connect the different sites of subsequent terminations. The provisional connection cables pass below the connecting area 224. From each front connection site, the provisional connection cables enter one of the cable guides 260, 262, for the vertical handling of the provisional connection cables. From a lower end of the guides 260, 262 for cables, the cables pass horizontally to the other side of the frame 220, or to another frame or other equipment. The excess lengths of the provisional connection cables can be wound around appropriate reels 286 in one of the panels 240 for cable management, to conveniently store the excess lengths and avoid the entanglement of the provisional connection cables with one another . Alternatively, the provisional connection cables can be extended from either the left or right array 234, 236 to an adjacent rack, or to other equipment. Referring now to Figures 25 and 26, a frame 420 is shown which is similar to the frame 220 by the characteristics of the support 230, the termination modules 232, the assembly 244 of junction trays, the 240 panels for cable management , and the guides 260, 262. The frame 420 includes adjustable cable rings 474 in the termination area 222. The ring 474 includes outer arms 475 and movable inner arms 476. The positioning and separation of the arms 476 may be selected depending on the location and amount of wire to be held by the rings 474. A wire ring 474 is shown in greater detail in Figures 28 and 29. For example, a separate space for cables entering through the top is useful, which extend first to the area of splices 244, and for additional cables extending upward from the splice area 244 to the termination modules 232. The inner arms 476 are sos held by the fasteners 477 to a connecting section 478 of the outer arms 475. The inner arms 476 define an interior chamber 480 for cables entering the frame 420. The edentures 482 can be used to secure a toroidal ring or other tie-down, for securing the cables in the chamber 480. Outside the camera 480 in the area 484 other cables may be placed, such as the cables of the tie area 244 extending to the termination area 224. Also, the frame 420 includes a hole lower 480 so as to allow the cables to pass to a rear side of the frame 420 to pass the cable to a second rack mounted back to back with the rack 420, or to connect to other telecommunications equipment. The frame 520 of Figure 27, mentioned above, includes a mounting 244 of splice trays, mounted in an inverted position, such that the dividers 292 are tilted downward in a direction toward the center of the frame 520. The arrangement of Figure 27 is useful for handling cables coming from the bottom side 528 that are terminated in the 244 assembly of splice trays. To increase manufacturing efficiencies, assembly 244 is identical in frames 420, 520 but is selectively mounted in the desired orientation. Referring now to Figures 30-37 there is shown a fourth preferred embodiment of a frame 620 for splicing, termination and handling of fiber optic cables, within the frame. An upper portion 622 of the frame 620 defines an area of terminations. A lower portion 624 of the frame 620 defines an area of splices, as for the example described above for the embodiments shown in Figures 1-29. Cables containing one or more individual optical fibers enter the frame 620 typically from an overhead cable environment, through an upper part 626 of the frame 620, or from an elevated floor environment in a lower part 628 of the frame 620. If the cables are previously terminated, the cables extend directly to the termination area 622. If the cables entering the frame 620 are not previously terminated, the cables extend to the splice area 624 to perform the splice to terminated cables. The frame 620 includes a support 630 that supports a plurality of termination modules 632. In the illustrated embodiment, left and right arrangements of termination modules 632 are provided. In Figs. 30-32 only the right array 636 is shown. the illustrated embodiment includes three individual termination modules 632b (only 2 are shown). Frame 620 is used for cross-connection telecommunications equipment, through termination sites provided by the support. The frame 620 also includes a cable management panel (not shown), as described above, and a horizontal cable tray 650 positioned below the splice area 624. The support 630 further supports two vertical guides 660, 662 for cables, one on each side of the support 630 for use in the handling and protection of provisional connection cables, adjacent to a front side of the frame 620. The guides 660, 662 for cables, include a plurality of nails 664, including a inclined finger 665. Each of the wire guides 660, 662 is preferably made of segments 663, as part of the modular design of the frame 620. Each segment 663 includes a base section 670, a side section 672, and a hinge 674 for the assembly, with hinges, of the front doors (not shown) to the support 630. The nails 664, 665 extend all from the side section 672. As before with respect to the frames 20, 220, the components forming the frame 620 are preferably separate components that are held together by fasteners, to aid in assembly, and by versatility during use. In the illustrated embodiment, the termination modules 632 and the guides 660, 662 for cables are separated from the support 630. Referring now to Figures 33-36, each termination module 632 includes an upper part 710, a lower part 712, opposite sides 714, 716, and a rear side 718. Side 714 defines a side hole 715 bordered on all three sides. The side hole 715 allows access to the cables to an interior of the module 632. The module illustrated in Figures 33-37 is of the right array 636. Opposed to the termination modules 232a, 232b mentioned above, the termination module 632 of the Right array 636 is not identical to the termination modules for use in the left array, as will be seen from the following analysis. Each termination module 632 defines an open front side 720 preferably closed by the main door or panel 724 which is hinged to the main housing 722, in a manner similar to that of the module 232 mentioned above. The main panel 724 is constructed in a manner similar to that of the main panel 324 mentioned above, with respect to the mounting of the adapters 134. The main panels 724 are shown fully loaded with the adapters 134. Instead of contact clips 344 as shown in FIG. mentioned above for the main panel 324, the main panel 724 includes a plurality of guides or extensions 744, an adjacent one for engaging the row of adapters 134. The guides 744 extend from the side panel 743. The guides 744 rotate with the main panel 724 and the side panel 743. Each guide 744 attached to the wires of each connector 142a placed in each row. From the guides 744, the cables extend through a lateral access of the vertical guide 660, 662 for cables, closer. The guides 744 help retain and protect the cables as the main panel 724 is rotated. Without the guides 744, the rotation of the main panel 724 can pull or push excessively on the portions of the cables placed within the vertical guides 660 , 662 for cables. The guides 744 are preferably formed as extensions of a flat side panel 743. The metal sheet is a convenient material for manufacturing the main panel 724 and the side panel 743, as well as the guides 744. Each guide 744 includes a main extension 746, with an inclined lug 748, inclined towards the vertical guide 660, 662 for cables, respectively. Extending vertically on the opposite sides of the lug 748 is a first and second nails 750, 752. A slit 754 is formed between a nail 750, 752 of a guide 744 and an opposite nail 752, 750 of an adjacent guide 744 above or below the respective guide. Slit 754 is sized to receive cables, such as during installation or removal of cables. Preferably, the slit 754 is at a certain angle to the horizontal, to help limit each cable and prevent it from leaving the guides 744 during the movement of other cables, or during movement of the main panel 724. A guard 756 of The edges are snapped on top of the main extension 746 to protect the cables from possible damage to the sharper edges of the main extension 746, such as occurs when using metal foil. Like the main panel 324, mentioned above, the main panel 724 is hinged to the upper part 710 and to the lower part 712 of the termination module 632. In addition, the main panel 724 is positioned at an angle, with respect to a vertical plane, which extends parallel to a front side and a rear side of the frame 620. In addition, the main panel 724 includes the use of inclined retainers 362 as mentioned above. To maintain the main panel 724 in the closed position, two vertically operated latches 762 are provided, similar to the aforementioned latches, which operate horizontally. Referring now to Figures 34 and 35, internal elements for cable management are provided within the termination module 632. The cable clamps 782 securely secure the cable or wires entering the termination module 632 in the hole side 715 through the side 714. The lower clamps 782a are used for cables entering the termination module 632 from below. Upper clamps 782b are used for cables entering the termination module 632 from above. Preferably all clamps 782 are positioned at a certain angle. The clamps 782 are preferably mounted on mounting flanges 783. From the clamp 782 the individual fibers are routed through various cable guides 786, including lugs, reels, contact clips or rings. A tie-down bracket can be used with or instead of the braces to tie the lead into the termination module 632. On the rear side 740 of the main board 724, a rear tray 792 is placed along a length of bottom edge of main panel 724, which projects horizontally and backward. The rear tray 792 includes one or more horizontal 794 rings for cables. A vertical lip 795 extends rearwardly from the free edge of the main panel 724 to protect the cables and connectors. As shown in Figure 35, exemplary cables (fibers) enter the termination module 632 through side hole 715. Clamp 782 holds the first and second exemplary fibers 784a, 784b. Both fibers extend around the lower guide or reel 786a to an upper guide or reel 786b through an upper ring 786c, and through the horizontal ring 794 to one of the connection sites on the main panel 724. Referring now to Figure 37, a back cover 800 is provided to protect the cables adjacent to the connection sites on a rear side of the main panel 724. In Figure 37, a termination module 632 'of the left array of the rack 620 is shown. module 632 'of Figure 37 is a mirror image of the module 632 of Figure 34. The cover 800 is mounted to the rear tray 792 with a tab 802 on the lip 796 of the tray 792. A leaf spring 804 is accommodates within the slot 798. Two upper tabs 806, 808 are attached to an upper part of the panel 724 to further secure the cover 800. The specification, examples and data, above, provide a description Complete description of the manufacture and use of the composition of the invention. Since many embodiments of the invention can be realizedd j , without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, the invention resides in the claims appended hereto.

It is noted that in relation to this date, the best method known to the applicant to carry out the aforementioned invention, is the conventional one for the manufacture of the objects or products to which it refers.

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CLAIMS Having described the invention as above, the content of the following claims is claimed as property:

1. A fiber distribution frame, characterized in that it comprises: (a) A support that extends vertically from a lower side to an upper side, the support defines a left side, a right side, a front side and a rear side; (b) a left vertical guide for cables, with a lateral access, the left vertical guide for cables is placed on the left side of the support, and a right vertical guide for cables, with a lateral access, the right vertical guide for cables is placed on the right side of the support; (c) an upper cable termination area, placed on the support, including: (1) a first panel defining an array of termination sites on a front portion and on a rear portion of the first panel, the first panel it is placed on the left side of the support adjacent to the left vertical guide for cables, the first panel is mounted with hinges around a first vertical axis, each arrangement includes a plurality of rows and columns of the termination sites; (2) a second panel defining an array of termination sites on a front portion and on a rear portion of the second panel, the second panel is placed on the right side of the support adjacent to the vertical cable guide right, the second panel is mounted with hinges about a second vertical axis, each array includes a plurality of rows and columns of the termination sites; (d) a lower area of cable splices, placed on the support, the lower area of cable splices defines a plurality of tray fasteners for splices; (e) a cable passage, from the wire tray holders to the rear portions of the first and second panels; (f) a horizontal passage placed on the support that extends between the right vertical guide for cables, and the left vertical guide for cables.

The frame according to claim 1, characterized in that the first panel and the second panel are each positioned at an angle not perpendicular to a vertical plane defined by the front side of the support, the first panel is inclined to the right side of the support, the second panel is inclined towards the left side of the support.

The frame according to claim 1, characterized in that the first panel and the second panel are each placed at a non-perpendicular angle, relative to a vertical plane defined by the front side of the support, the first panel being inclined towards the left side of the support, the second panel is inclined towards the right side of the support.

The frame according to claim 1, characterized in that the first panel includes a first vertical arrangement of contact clips, mounted for rotational movement with the first panel, the first vertical arrangement of contact clips being placed adjacent to the lateral access of the left vertical guide for cables, and because the second panel includes a second vertical arrangement of contact clips, mounted for rotational movement with the second panel, the second vertical arrangement of contact clips is placed adjacent to the lateral access of the guide vertical right for cables.

The frame according to claim 1, characterized in that the first panel includes a first vertical array of extensions, mounted for rotational movement with the first panel, the first vertical array of extensions being placed adjacent to the lateral access of the vertical guide Left for cables and because the second panel includes a second vertical array of extensions, mounted for rotational movement with the second panel, the second vertical array of extensions is placed adjacent to the lateral access of the vertical right cable guide, an extension is provided in each of the first and second vertical arrays of extensions, for each row of termination sites of the respective first and second panels.

The frame according to claim 1, characterized in that the first panel includes a first rear tray located centrally on the first panel and extending in a horizontal direction, the rear tray includes a ring for cables, and because the second panel it includes a second rear tray located centrally on the second panel and extending in a horizontal direction, the rear tray includes a ring for cables.

The frame according to claim 1, characterized in that the first panel includes a first rear tray located adjacent to a lower edge of the first panel and extending in a horizontal direction, the rear tray includes a ring for cables, and because the second panel includes a second rear tray located adjacent a lower edge of the second panel, and extending in a horizontal direction, the rear tray includes a ring for cables.

The frame according to claim 1, characterized in that the first panel includes a knocker to secure the first panel with a knocker, in a closed position, and in that the second panel includes a knocker to secure the second panel with a knocker, in a closed position.

The frame according to claim 1, characterized in that the fastener of the splice tray includes a plurality of separate, inclined partition walls, each of which is sized to receive a tray for splices.

10. The frame according to claim 1, characterized in that it also comprises a cable storage device, which extends vertically and is mounted to the support, the cable storage device includes at least two cable storage reels, which extend in the direction oriented towards the front of the support, where the cable storage device can communicate with a horizontal passage for the passage of a cable.

The frame according to claim 1, characterized in that the first and second panels are defined, each not, at least by a termination module mounted to the support, each module of terminations includes: a housing having a first and second ends separated, and first and second sides separated extending between the ends, the housing includes a rear side extending between the first and second ends and the first and second sides, to define an interior, the housing defines an open front side , confined by the first and second ends and by the first and second sides, the first and second ends extend in a generally horizontal manner, the first and second sides extend in a generally vertical manner; a main panel mounted with hinges on the second side, the main panel includes an array of holes arranged and sized to hold adapters, to define the termination sites, the adapters are sized to be mounted to the cable connectors; a cable guide placed inside the housing, for guiding a cable that enters the housing in one of the holes for cable access, through the first and second ends, towards the holes found in the main panel.

The frame according to claim 11, characterized in that the main panel is positioned at an angle not perpendicular relative to the second side, when the main panel is in a closed position, relative to the housing.

The frame according to claim 11, characterized in that the main panel includes a rear tray located centrally on the main panel, and extending generally horizontally towards the rear side of the housing, the rear tray includes a ring for cables defined by the cable guide, to hold a cable that extends vertically.

The frame according to claim 11, characterized in that the first panel includes a first vertical array of guides, mounted for rotational movement with the first panel, the first vertical array of guides being placed adjacent to the lateral access of the vertical guide left for cables, and because the second panel includes a second vertical array of guides, mounted for rotational movement with the second panel, the second vertical array of guides is placed adjacent to the lateral access of the right vertical guide for cables, a guide in each of the first and second guide arrays, for each row of termination sites of the respective first and second panels.

The frame according to claim 11, characterized in that the first panel includes a first trailing tray, located adjacent to a lower edge of the first panel and extending in a horizontal direction, the trailing tray includes a ring for cables, and because the second panel includes a second rear tray located adjacent a lower edge of the second panel and extending in a horizontal direction, the rear tray includes a ring for cables.

16. The frame according to claim 1, characterized in that it also comprises a plurality of adapters, each adapter is mounted to one of the first and second panels.

The frame according to claim 16, characterized in that it also comprises an inclined retainer that mounts the adapters to the first and second panels, respectively.

18. An optical fiber termination module, characterized in that it comprises: a housing having a first and second separated ends, and a first and second spaced sides extending between the ends, the housing includes a rear side extending between the first and second ends and between the first and second sides, to define an interior, the housing defines an open front side, confined by the first and second ends and the first and second sides, the first and second ends extend in general shape horizontal when the termination module is mounted to a telecommunications support, the first and second sides extend in a generally vertical manner when the termination module is mounted to the telecommunications support; a main panel mounted with hinges on the second side, the main panel includes an array of holes arranged and sized to hold adapters, the adapters are sized to be mounted to cable connectors; a cable guide placed inside the housing to guide a cable that enters the housing in one of the cable access holes, through the first and second ends, to the holes that are in the main panel.

19. The module according to claim 18, characterized in that the main panel is positioned at an angle not perpendicular to the rear side, the sides are positioned with an angle generally perpendicular relative to the rear side.

The module according to claim 18, characterized in that the main panel includes a vertical arrangement of contact clamps for rotational movement with the main panel.

The module according to claim 18, characterized in that the main panel includes a vertical array of extensions, mounted for rotational movement with the main panel.

22. The module according to claim 18, characterized in that the main panel includes a rear tray located centrally on the main panel, the rear tray includes a ring for cables, which defines the cable guide.

The module according to claim 18, characterized in that the main panel includes a rear tray located adjacent to a lower edge of the main panel, the rear tray includes a cable ring defining a cable guide.

24. The module according to claim 18, characterized in that the main panel includes a knocker to secure the main panel in a closed position with a knocker.

25. The module according to claim 18, characterized in that it also comprises a plurality of adapters, each adapter is mounted to one of the holes that are in the main panel.

26. The support according to claim 25, characterized in that it also comprises an inclined retainer that mounts the adapters to the first and second panels, respectively.

27. The module according to claim 18, characterized in that the cable guide includes: two cable reels, mounted on the rear side; and a cable ring, mounted on the second side.

28. The module according to claim 18, characterized in that the arrangement of holes defines a plurality of rows and columns of individual holes, each dimensioned for an adapter.

29. The module according to claim 18, characterized in that it further comprises a lid mounted to be oriented against a rear side of the main panel, and to rotate with the main panel, and the lid is separated from the holes for the adapters, for define a camera to receive cables.

30. A fiber distribution support, characterized in that it comprises: (a) A support that extends vertically from a lower part to an upper part, the support defines a left side, a right side, a front side and a rear side; (b) a vertical left cable guide, with a lateral access, located on the left side of the support, and a right vertical cable guide, with a lateral access, located on the right side of the support; (c) an area of cable terminations, placed on the support, which includes: (1) a first panel defining an array of termination sites on a front portion and on a rear portion of the first panel, the first panel is placed on the left side of the support, adjacent to the left vertical guide for cables, the first panel is mounted with hinges around a first vertical axis, each arrangement includes a plurality of rows and columns of the termination sites;(2) a second panel defining an array of termination sites on a front portion and on a rear portion of the second panel, the second panel is placed on the right side of the support, adjacent to the vertical cable guide right, the second panel is mounted with hinges about a second vertical axis, each array includes a plurality of rows and columns of the termination sites; (3) a cable clamp placed adjacent to each of the first and second panels, between a rear side of the support and the rear portions of the first and second panels; (4) A cable guide placed adjacent to each of the first and second panels, between a rear side of the support and the rear portions of the first and second panels, the cable guide is positioned to guide a cable from the cable clamp to one of the termination site arrangements defined by the first and second panels; (d) a cable storage device, placed on the support, the cable storage device includes at least two cable storage reels, which extend in the direction oriented against the front side of the support; (e) a horizontal passage placed on the support that extends between the right vertical guide for cable, and the left vertical guide for cable, the cable storage device is in communication with at least one of the vertical guides, left and right, for cable; (f) a cable splice area placed on the support, the cable splice area defines a plurality of tray fasteners for splices; (g) a cable passage, from tray fasteners for splices to the rear portions of the first and second panels.

The frame according to claim 30, characterized in that each of the first and second panels includes a vertical array of cable guides, mounted for rotational movement with each of the first and second panels, a cable guide is provided, for each row of termination sites.

The frame according to claim 31, characterized in that the first and second vertical arrays of cable guides include contact clips.

The frame according to claim 31, characterized in that the first and second vertical arrays of cable guides include extensions.

34. The frame according to claim 30, characterized in that each of the first and second panels includes a rear tray extending in a horizontal direction, each tray includes a cable ring.

35. The frame according to claim 34, characterized in that the rear tray is located centrally on the first and second panels.

36. The frame according to claim 34, characterized in that the rear tray is located along a lower portion of the first and second panels.

37. A fiber distribution frame, characterized in that it comprises: (a) a support extending vertically from a lower side to an upper side, the support defining a left side, a right side, a front side and a rear side; (b) an access for upper cable, in the upper part of the support and an access for lower cable, in the lower part of the support; (c) two vertical columns of tray fasteners for splices, each column defining a plurality of sloping partition walls, each dimensioned to receive a tray for splices; (d) a passage for vertical cable, between the columns of tray fasteners for splices, the vertical cable passage is in communication with the upper cable access and with the lower cable access.

38. The fiber distribution frame according to claim 37, characterized in that the tray holders for splices are inclined upwards and towards a center of the support.

39. The fiber distribution frame according to claim 38, characterized in that it also comprises cable clamps, mounted to the support, adjacent to the upper cable access.

40. The fiber distribution frame according to claim 37, characterized in that the tray fasteners for splices are inclined downwards and towards a center of the support.

41. The fiber distribution frame according to claim 40, characterized in that it also comprises cable clamps, mounted to the support, adjacent to the lower cable access.