WO1995025977A1 - Optical fibre connecting box - Google Patents

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WO1995025977A1
WO1995025977A1 PCT/FR1994/000318 FR9400318W WO9525977A1 WO 1995025977 A1 WO1995025977 A1 WO 1995025977A1 FR 9400318 W FR9400318 W FR 9400318W WO 9525977 A1 WO9525977 A1 WO 9525977A1
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Jacques Morel
Didier Morel
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Etablissements Morel - Ateliers Electromecaniques De Favieres
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Priority to DE69217062T priority patent/DE69217062D1/en
Priority to EP92402952A priority patent/EP0594913B1/en
Priority to ES92402952T priority patent/ES2054598T1/en
Priority to DE0594913T priority patent/DE594913T1/en
Priority to CH03404/92A priority patent/CH687569A5/en
Priority to BR9406653-1A priority patent/BR9406653A/en
Priority to PCT/FR1994/000318 priority patent/WO1995025977A1/en
Priority to JP7524412A priority patent/JPH08511356A/en
Priority to CA002162288A priority patent/CA2162288A1/en
Priority to CN94192203.0A priority patent/CN1124525A/en
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    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/44—Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
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    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/44—Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
    • G02B6/4439—Auxiliary devices
    • G02B6/444—Systems or boxes with surplus lengths
    • G02B6/4453—Cassettes
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  • the present invention relates to a connection box for optical fibers.
  • connection boxes for optical fibers of rectangular shape composed of several modules detachably fixed against each other, each module comprising at least one input and one output for an optical fiber.
  • Such boxes are intended to be placed in collective apartment buildings and are used to connect optical fibers and to distribute them between different premises. We know that optical fibers are fragile and difficult to handle. Known boxes do not particularly facilitate the handling of these fibers.
  • the object of the present invention is to improve such boxes by making them more practical to use, in particular by facilitating the handling of the optical fibers, their connections and their positioning inside the boxes.
  • each module contains at least one box comprising fastening, connection and / or positioning members of the optical fiber
  • each box comprises an elongated flat element whose height corresponds to that of the box and which is hingedly attached to the base of the module, this flat element being connected by its two longitudinal edges to two flanks articulated to said longitudinal edges so as to be able to pivot between a position in which these two flanks are brought together.
  • this element itself being pivotally mounted at the base of the module between a position in which it closes a module slot and a position in which it is folded outwards from the module.
  • the flat element When the flat element is in the folded position outside the box, with its two lateral sides open in the extension of the flat element, the user can easily manipulate the optical fibers, connect them and position them. Once the intervention is finished, the lateral sides are folded towards each other. In this position, the assembly constituted by the flat elongated element and its two folded sides is tilted towards the housing provided in the module, so that the flat elongated element constitutes a door which closes the above housing.
  • optical fibers are thus perfectly protected inside the box. All of the aforementioned provisions considerably facilitate handling and interventions on the optical fibers, while perfectly guaranteeing their protection, when the modules are closed. According to an advantageous version of the invention, the modules are fixed laterally to each other by latching means.
  • latching means constitute a very convenient means for fixing the modules to one another or for detaching them from each other, without tools.
  • each box has on each of its sides a plate comprising fixing members, connection and / or positioning of the optical fiber.
  • These plates are preferably fixed removably on the corresponding flank, for example by snap-fastening members.
  • Removable inserts facilitate handling, positioning and connection of optical fibers.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cabinet according to the invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a plan view of a flat element with its two sides open flat, showing a first possible organization of the optical fibers
  • Figure 3 is a plan view similar to Figure 2 showing another possible organization of the optical fibers.
  • connection box for optical fibers has a parallelepiped shape and is composed of several modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, removably fixed against each other.
  • Each module has inputs and outputs such as 6, 7 for an optical fiber.
  • each module contains two housings such as 8, 9, each comprising fastening, connection and / or positioning members of the optical fiber which will be detailed below.
  • Each box 8, 9 comprises an elongated flat element 10 whose height corresponds to that of the box and which is hingedly attached to the base of the module. This flat element 10 is connected by its two longitudinal edges 12, 13 to two sides articulated at 16, 17 to said longitudinal edges so as to be able to pivot between a position (see in FIG.
  • the element 10 is itself pivotally mounted at the base 11 of the module by means of a hinge lia between a position in which it closes a housing 16 of the module and a position in which it is folded outwards from the module.
  • the modules 1, 2, ... 5 are fixed laterally to one another by latching means, as designated by the projecting parts 17 which cooperate with complementary openings.
  • Each module 1, 2, ... 5 has two boxes such as 8, 9 juxtaposed and identical.
  • Each housing 8, 9 comprises on each of its sides 14, 15 a plate 18 (see the housing 9 open) comprising members 19, 20, 21 for fixing, connection and / or positioning of the optical fiber.
  • each plate 18 is removably attached to the sidewall 14 or 15 corresponding to the complementary snap-fastening members 22, 23.
  • each plate 18 comprises two longitudinal edges 24, 25, parallel to the elongated flat element 10.
  • Each edge 24, 25 has on its apex spaced from the plate 18 tabs 26 parallel to this plate 18 and extending towards the middle of it.
  • each plate 18 which comprises the members 19, 20, 21 for fixing, connecting and / or positioning the optical fiber can be covered by a flat cover 28 which can be removably attached to said plate, by snap-fasteners 29.
  • Each housing 8, 9 comprises at the end of the elongated flat element 10, opposite the articulation, a fixing member 30 cooperating with a member complementary 31 provided at the upper part of the corresponding housing 16 of the module.
  • the plate 18 shown in Figure 1 has two opposite ends 18a, 18b connected to the rest of the plate by a breaking line 19a, 19b. -These two ends 18a, 18b breakable along the line 19a, 19b comprise members 20, 21 for positioning the optical fiber.
  • the two sides 14, 15 have, on their longitudinal edges 14a, 15a opposite the articulations 16, 17, complementary members 32, 33 for snap-fastening making it possible to removably fix the two sides 14, 15 in a close position one of the other, which allows the establishment of the assembly in a housing 16 of the box.
  • the box which has just been described can be produced entirely by plastic molding.
  • the members 19, 20, 21 for positioning or connecting the optical fibers can be constituted by plastic plates fixed by snap-fastening in openings made on the plates 14.
  • the members 19, 20, 21 in the form of platelets may have grooves intended to house and lightly pinch the optical fibers.
  • Figures 2 and 3 show by way of non-limiting example, the positioning of optical fibers 40, 41 on a housing 9 whose two sides 14, 15 are arranged flat. It can be seen in these two figures 2 and 3 that the optical fibers 40, 41 extend over the flat surface formed by the flat element 10 and the two flanks 14, 15 by forming loops having curvatures with a fairly large radius avoiding the fiber breakage.
  • FIG. 1 shows that it is very easy to set up optical fibers in the housings in their open position as shown. This arrangement also facilitates positioning and connection of optical fibers. After each intervention, it suffices to place on the wafer 14, the flat cover 28 shown in FIG. 1 which protects and permanently holds the optical fiber in place.

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Abstract

A parallelepiped optical fibre connecting box consisting of a number of mutually releasable modules (1, 2, ... 5) each containing at least one housing (8, 9) with optical fibre fastening members. Each housing (8, 9) comprises an elongate flat member (10) hinged to the bottom (11) of the module and joined to two hinged side walls (14, 15).

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"Coffret de raccordement pour fibres optiques" "Fiber optic connection box"
La présente invention concerne un coffret de raccordement pour fibres optiques.The present invention relates to a connection box for optical fibers.
On connaît déjà des coffrets de raccordement pour fibres optiques, de forme parallélépipèdique composés de plusieurs modules fixés de façon amovible les uns contre les autres, chaque module comportant au moins une entrée et une sortie pour une fibre optique.There are already known connection boxes for optical fibers, of rectangular shape composed of several modules detachably fixed against each other, each module comprising at least one input and one output for an optical fiber.
De tels coffrets sont destinés à être placés dans des immeubles collectifs d'habitation et servent à raccorder des fibres optiques et à les répartir entre différents locaux. On sait que les fibres optiques sont fragiles et difficiles à manipuler. Les coffrets connus ne facilitent pas particulièrement la manipulation de ces fibres. Le but de la présente invention est de perfectionner de tels coffrets en les rendant plus pratiques à utiliser, notamment en facilitant la manipulation des fibres optiques, leurs raccordements et leurs positionnements à l'intérieur des coffrets. Le coffret selon l'invention est caractérisé en ce que chaque module renferme au moins un boîtier comportant des organes de fixation, raccordement et/ou positionnement de la fibre optique, en ce que chaque boîtier comporte un élément plat allongé dont la hauteur correspond à celle du coffret et qui est fixé de façon articulée à la base du module, cet élément plat étant relié par ses deux bords longitudinaux à deux flancs articulés auxdits bords longitudinaux de façon à pouvoir pivoter entre une position dans laquelle ces deux flancs sont rapprochés l'un de l'autre et sensiblement perpendiculaires à l'élément plat et une position dans laquelle ces deux flancs s'étendent sensiblement dans le plan dudit élément plat, cet élément étant lui-même monté pivotant à la base du module entre une position dans laquelle il ferme un logement du module et une position dans laquelle il est rabattu vers l'extérieur du module.Such boxes are intended to be placed in collective apartment buildings and are used to connect optical fibers and to distribute them between different premises. We know that optical fibers are fragile and difficult to handle. Known boxes do not particularly facilitate the handling of these fibers. The object of the present invention is to improve such boxes by making them more practical to use, in particular by facilitating the handling of the optical fibers, their connections and their positioning inside the boxes. The box according to the invention is characterized in that each module contains at least one box comprising fastening, connection and / or positioning members of the optical fiber, in that each box comprises an elongated flat element whose height corresponds to that of the box and which is hingedly attached to the base of the module, this flat element being connected by its two longitudinal edges to two flanks articulated to said longitudinal edges so as to be able to pivot between a position in which these two flanks are brought together. on the other and substantially perpendicular to the flat element and a position in which these two sides extend substantially in the plane of said flat element, this element itself being pivotally mounted at the base of the module between a position in which it closes a module slot and a position in which it is folded outwards from the module.
Lorsque l'élément plat est en position rabattue à l'extérieur du coffret, avec ses deux flancs latéraux ouverts dans le prolongement de l'élément plat, l'utilisateur peut aisément manipuler les fibres optiques, les raccorder entre elles et les positionner. Une fois l'intervention terminée, les flancs latéraux sont repliés l'un vers l'autre. Dans cette position, l'ensemble constitué par l'élément allongé plat et ses deux flancs repliés est basculé vers le logement prévu dans le .module, de sorte que l'élément allongé plat constitue une porte qui ferme le logement ci-dessus.When the flat element is in the folded position outside the box, with its two lateral sides open in the extension of the flat element, the user can easily manipulate the optical fibers, connect them and position them. Once the intervention is finished, the lateral sides are folded towards each other. In this position, the assembly constituted by the flat elongated element and its two folded sides is tilted towards the housing provided in the module, so that the flat elongated element constitutes a door which closes the above housing.
Les fibres optiques sont ainsi parfaitement protégées à l'intérieur du coffret. L'ensemble des dispositions précitées facilite considérablement les manipulations et les interventions sur les fibres optiques, tout en garantissant parfaitement leur protection, lorsque les modules sont fermés. Selon une version avantageuse de l'invention, les modules sont fixés latéralement les uns aux autres par des moyens d'encliquetage.The optical fibers are thus perfectly protected inside the box. All of the aforementioned provisions considerably facilitate handling and interventions on the optical fibers, while perfectly guaranteeing their protection, when the modules are closed. According to an advantageous version of the invention, the modules are fixed laterally to each other by latching means.
Ces moyens d' encliquetage constituent un moyen très commode pour fixer les modules les uns aux autres ou pour les détacher les uns des autres, sans outillage.These latching means constitute a very convenient means for fixing the modules to one another or for detaching them from each other, without tools.
Selon une version préférée de l'invention, chaque boîtier comporte sur chacun de ses flancs une plaquette comportant des organes de fixation, raccordement et/ou positionnement de la fibre optique. Ces plaquettes sont de préférence fixées de façon amovible sur le flanc correspondant, par exemple par des organes d' encliquetage.According to a preferred version of the invention, each box has on each of its sides a plate comprising fixing members, connection and / or positioning of the optical fiber. These plates are preferably fixed removably on the corresponding flank, for example by snap-fastening members.
Les plaquettes amovibles facilitent les manipulations, les positionnements et les raccordements des fibres optiques. D'autres particularités et avantages de 1 ' invention apparaîtront encore dans la description ci- après .Removable inserts facilitate handling, positioning and connection of optical fibers. Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the description below.
Aux dessins annexés donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs:In the appended drawings given by way of nonlimiting examples:
- la figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un coffret conforme à l'invention;- Figure 1 is a perspective view of a cabinet according to the invention;
- la figure 2 est une vue en plan d'un élément plat avec ses deux flancs ouverts à plat, montrant une première organisation possible des fibres optiques;- Figure 2 is a plan view of a flat element with its two sides open flat, showing a first possible organization of the optical fibers;
- la figure 3 est une vue en plan analogue à la figure 2, montrant une autre organisation possible des fibres optiques.- Figure 3 is a plan view similar to Figure 2 showing another possible organization of the optical fibers.
Dans la réalisation de la figure 1, le coffret de raccordement pour fibres optiques, présente une forme parallélépipèdique et est composé de plusieurs modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, fixés de façon amovible les uns contre les autres. Chaque module comporte des entrées et des sorties telles que 6, 7 pour une fibre optique. Conformément à l'invention, chaque module renferme deux boîtiers tels que 8, 9, comportant chacun des organes de fixation, raccordement et/ou positionnement de la fibre optique qui seront détaillés plus loin. Chaque boîtier 8, 9 comporte un élément plat allongé 10 dont la hauteur correspond à celle du coffret et qui est fixé de façon articulée à la base du module. Cet élément plat 10 est relié par ses deux bords longitudinaux 12, 13 à deux flancs articulés en 16, 17 auxdits bords longitudinaux de façon à pouvoir pivoter entre une position (voir sur la figure 1, le boîtier 9a qui est partiellement sorti du coffret) dans laquelle ces deux flancs 14, 15 sont rapprochés l'un de l'autre et sensiblement perpendiculaires à l'élément plat 10 et une position (voir sur la figure 1, le boîtier 9 qui est complètement sorti du coffret) dans laquelle ces deux flancs 14, 15 s'étendent sensiblement dans le plan de l'élément plat 10. L'élément 10 est lui-même monté pivotant à la base 11 du module grâce à une charnière lia entre une position dans laquelle, il ferme un logement 16 du module et une position dans laquelle il est rabattu vers l'extérieur du module.In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the connection box for optical fibers has a parallelepiped shape and is composed of several modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, removably fixed against each other. Each module has inputs and outputs such as 6, 7 for an optical fiber. According to the invention, each module contains two housings such as 8, 9, each comprising fastening, connection and / or positioning members of the optical fiber which will be detailed below. Each box 8, 9 comprises an elongated flat element 10 whose height corresponds to that of the box and which is hingedly attached to the base of the module. This flat element 10 is connected by its two longitudinal edges 12, 13 to two sides articulated at 16, 17 to said longitudinal edges so as to be able to pivot between a position (see in FIG. 1, the box 9a which is partially removed from the box) in which these two sides 14, 15 are brought closer to each other and substantially perpendicular to the flat element 10 and a position (see in FIG. 1, the housing 9 which is completely out of the box) in which these two sides 14, 15 extend substantially in the plane of the flat element 10. The element 10 is itself pivotally mounted at the base 11 of the module by means of a hinge lia between a position in which it closes a housing 16 of the module and a position in which it is folded outwards from the module.
Les modules 1, 2,...5 sont fixés latéra¬ lement les uns aux autres par des moyens d'encliquetage, tels que désignés par les parties en saillie 17 qui coopèrent avec des ouvertures complémentaires.The modules 1, 2, ... 5 are fixed laterally to one another by latching means, as designated by the projecting parts 17 which cooperate with complementary openings.
Chaque module 1, 2,...5 comporte deux boîtiers tels que 8, 9 juxtaposés et identiques.Each module 1, 2, ... 5 has two boxes such as 8, 9 juxtaposed and identical.
Chaque boîtier 8, 9 comporte sur chacun de ses flancs 14, 15 une plaquette 18 (voir le boîtier 9 ouvert) comportant des organes 19, 20, 21 de fixation, raccordement et/ou positionnement de la fibre optique.Each housing 8, 9 comprises on each of its sides 14, 15 a plate 18 (see the housing 9 open) comprising members 19, 20, 21 for fixing, connection and / or positioning of the optical fiber.
De plus, chaque plaquette 18 est fixée de façon amovible sur le flanc 14 ou 15 correspondant des organes d'encliquetage complémentaires 22, 23.In addition, each plate 18 is removably attached to the sidewall 14 or 15 corresponding to the complementary snap-fastening members 22, 23.
Par ailleurs, chaque plaquette 18 comprend deux rebords longitudinaux 24, 25, parallèles à l'élément plat allongé 10. Chaque rebord 24, 25 comporte sur son sommet espacé de la plaquette 18 des languettes 26 parallèles à cette plaquette 18 et s 'étendant vers le milieu de celle- ci .Furthermore, each plate 18 comprises two longitudinal edges 24, 25, parallel to the elongated flat element 10. Each edge 24, 25 has on its apex spaced from the plate 18 tabs 26 parallel to this plate 18 and extending towards the middle of it.
D'autre part, la face de chaque plaquette 18 qui comporte les organes 19, 20, 21 de fixation, raccordement et/ou positionnement de la fibre optique peut être recouverte par un couvercle plat 28 pouvant être fixé de façon amovible à ladite plaquette, par des organes d'encliquetage 29.On the other hand, the face of each plate 18 which comprises the members 19, 20, 21 for fixing, connecting and / or positioning the optical fiber can be covered by a flat cover 28 which can be removably attached to said plate, by snap-fasteners 29.
Chaque boîtier 8, 9 comprend à l'extrémité de l'élément 10 plat allongé, opposé à l'articulation, un organe de fixation 30 coopérant avec un organe complémentaire 31 prévu à la partie supérieure du logement 16 correspondant du module.Each housing 8, 9 comprises at the end of the elongated flat element 10, opposite the articulation, a fixing member 30 cooperating with a member complementary 31 provided at the upper part of the corresponding housing 16 of the module.
La plaquette 18 représentée sur la figure 1, comporte deux extrémités 18a, 18b, opposées reliées au reste de la plaquette par une ligne de rupture 19a, 19b. -Ces deux extrémités 18a, 18b cassables selon la ligne 19a, 19b comportent des organes 20, 21 de positionnement de la fibre optique.The plate 18 shown in Figure 1, has two opposite ends 18a, 18b connected to the rest of the plate by a breaking line 19a, 19b. -These two ends 18a, 18b breakable along the line 19a, 19b comprise members 20, 21 for positioning the optical fiber.
Par ailleurs, les deux flancs 14, 15 comportent sur leurs bords longitudinaux 14a, 15a opposés aux articulations 16, 17, des organes complémentaires 32, 33 de fixation par encliquetage permettant de fixer de façon amovible les deux flancs 14, 15 dans une position rapprochée l'un de l'autre, qui permet la mise en place de l'ensemble dans un logement 16 du coffret.Furthermore, the two sides 14, 15 have, on their longitudinal edges 14a, 15a opposite the articulations 16, 17, complementary members 32, 33 for snap-fastening making it possible to removably fix the two sides 14, 15 in a close position one of the other, which allows the establishment of the assembly in a housing 16 of the box.
Le coffret que l'on vient de décrire peut être réalisé entièrement par moulage en matière plastique.The box which has just been described can be produced entirely by plastic molding.
Les organes 19, 20, 21 de positionnement ou de raccordement des fibres optiques peuvent être constitués par des plaquettes en matière plastique fixées par encliquetage dans des ouvertures ménagées sur les plaques 14.The members 19, 20, 21 for positioning or connecting the optical fibers can be constituted by plastic plates fixed by snap-fastening in openings made on the plates 14.
Les organes 19, 20, 21 en forme de plaquettes peuvent comporter des rainures destinées à loger et à pincer légèrement les fibres optiques.The members 19, 20, 21 in the form of platelets may have grooves intended to house and lightly pinch the optical fibers.
Les figures 2 et 3 montrent à titre d'exemple non limitatif, le positionnement de fibres optiques 40, 41 sur un boîtier 9 dont les deux flancs 14, 15 sont disposés à plat. On voit sur ces deux figures 2 et 3 que les fibres optiques 40, 41 s'étendent sur la surface plane constituée par l'élément plat 10 et les deux flancs 14, 15 en formant des boucles présentant des courbures à rayon assez important évitant la rupture de la fibre.Figures 2 and 3 show by way of non-limiting example, the positioning of optical fibers 40, 41 on a housing 9 whose two sides 14, 15 are arranged flat. It can be seen in these two figures 2 and 3 that the optical fibers 40, 41 extend over the flat surface formed by the flat element 10 and the two flanks 14, 15 by forming loops having curvatures with a fairly large radius avoiding the fiber breakage.
Ces figures 2, 3 permettent de comprendre les fonctions des organes 19, 20, 21 de positionnement et de raccordement des fibres, ainsi que celui des pattes 26 ménagées sur les bords longitudinaux de la plaquette 14. Dans le cas de la figure 2, l'extrémité 18b de la plaquette 14 a été enlevée par rupture le long de la ligne 19b car la configuration de la fibre optique 40 ne nécessite pas dans ce cas, l'utilisation de l'organe de fixation 21.These figures 2, 3 make it possible to understand the functions of the members 19, 20, 21 for positioning and connection of the fibers, as well as that of the tabs 26 formed on the longitudinal edges of the wafer 14. In the case of FIG. 2, the end 18b of the wafer 14 has been removed by breaking along the line 19b because the configuration of the optical fiber 40 does not in this case require the use of the fixing member 21.
Dans le cas de la figure 3, les deux extrémitésIn the case of Figure 3, the two ends
18a et 18b de la plaquette ont été enlevées. Les figures 2 et 3 montrent qu'il est très aisé de mettre en place des fibres optiques dans les boîtiers dans leur position ouverte telle que représentée. Cette disposition facilite également des positionnements et les raccordements des fibres optiques. Après chaque intervention, il suffit de placer sur la plaquette 14, le couvercle plat 28 représenté sur la figure 1 qui protège et maintient en place définitivement la fibre optique.18a and 18b of the wafer have been removed. Figures 2 and 3 show that it is very easy to set up optical fibers in the housings in their open position as shown. This arrangement also facilitates positioning and connection of optical fibers. After each intervention, it suffices to place on the wafer 14, the flat cover 28 shown in FIG. 1 which protects and permanently holds the optical fiber in place.
Il suffit ensuite de rabattre les deux flancs 14, 15 l'un vers l'autre, puis de faire pivoter l'ensemble du boîtier autour de l'articulation ménagée à la base 11 du module correspondant, pour l'engager dans le logement 16 et fermer celui-ci. Then simply fold the two sides 14, 15 towards each other, then rotate the entire housing around the articulation formed at the base 11 of the corresponding module, to engage it in the housing 16 and close this one.

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REVENDICATIONS 1. Coffret de raccordement pour fibres optiques, de forme parallélépipèdique composé de plusieurs modules (1, 2, ...5) fixés de façon amovible les uns contre les autres, chaque module comportant au moins -une entrée et une sortie (6, 7) pour une fibre optique, caractérisé en ce que chaque module (1, 2,...5) renferme au moins un boîtier (8, 9) comportant des organes de fixation, raccordement et/ou positionnement de la fibre optique, en ce que chaque boîtier (8, 9) comporte un élément plat allongé (10) dont la hauteur correspond à celle du coffret et qui est fixé de façon articulée à la base du (11) module, cet élément plat (10) étant relié par ses deux bords longitudinaux (12, 13) à deux flancs (14, 15) articulés auxdits bords longitudinaux de façon à pouvoir pivoter entre une position dans laquelle ces deux flancs (14, 15) sont rapprochés l'un de l'autre et sensiblement perpendiculaires à l'élément plat (10) et une position dans laquelle ces deux flancs (14, 15) s'étendent sensiblement dans le plan dudit élément platCLAIMS 1. Junction box for optical fibers, of parallelepipedal shape composed of several modules (1, 2, ... 5) removably fixed against each other, each module comprising at least one inlet and one outlet (6 , 7) for an optical fiber, characterized in that each module (1, 2, ... 5) contains at least one housing (8, 9) comprising fixing, connection and / or positioning members of the optical fiber, in that each box (8, 9) comprises an elongated flat element (10) whose height corresponds to that of the box and which is hingedly attached to the base of the (11) module, this flat element (10) being connected by its two longitudinal edges (12, 13) with two flanks (14, 15) hinged to said longitudinal edges so as to be able to pivot between a position in which these two flanks (14, 15) are brought together and substantially perpendicular to the flat element (10) and a position in which this s two sides (14, 15) extend substantially in the plane of said flat element
(10) , cet élément (10) étant lui-même monté pivotant à la base (11) du module entre une position dans laquelle il ferme un logement (16) du module et une position dans laquelle il est rabattu vers l'extérieur du module. 2. Coffret conforme à la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les modules (1, (10), this element (10) being itself pivotally mounted at the base (11) of the module between a position in which it closes a housing (16) of the module and a position in which it is folded outwards from the module. 2. Box according to claim 1, characterized in that the modules (1,
2,...5) sont fixés latéralement les uns aux autres par des moyens d ' encliquetage (17) .2, ... 5) are fixed laterally to one another by latching means (17).
3. Coffret conforme à l'une des revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que chaque module (1, 2,...5) comporte deux boîtiers (8, 9) juxtaposés et identiques.3. Box according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that each module (1, 2, ... 5) comprises two boxes (8, 9) juxtaposed and identical.
4. Coffret conforme à l'une des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que chaque boîtier (9) comporte sur chacun de ses flancs (14, 15) une plaquette (18) comportant des organes (19, 20, 21) de fixation, raccordement et/ou positionnement de la fibre optique.4. Box according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that each box (9) has on each of its sides (14, 15) a plate (18) comprising members (19, 20, 21) of fixation, connection and / or positioning of the optical fiber.
5. Coffret conforme à la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que chaque plaquette (18) est fixée de façon amovible sur le flanc (14, 15) correspondant. 5. Box according to claim 4, characterized in that each plate (18) is removably attached to the side (14, 15) corresponding.
6. Coffret conforme à la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que la plaquette (18) est fixée sur ledit flanc (14) par des organes d'encliquetage (22).6. Box according to claim 5, characterized in that the plate (18) is fixed to said side (14) by latching members (22).
7. Coffret conforme à l'une des revendications 5 ou 6, caractérisé en ce que chaque plaquette (18) comprend deux rebords longitudinaux (24, 25), parallèles à l'élément plat allongé (10), chaque rebord (24, 25) comportant sur son sommet espacé de la plaquette (18) des languettes (26) parallèles à la plaquette et s *étendant vers le milieu de celle-ci. 7. Box according to one of claims 5 or 6, characterized in that each plate (18) comprises two longitudinal edges (24, 25), parallel to the elongated flat element (10), each edge (24, 25 ) comprising on its apex spaced from the plate (18) tongues (26) parallel to the plate and extending towards the middle of the latter.
8. Coffret conforme à l'une des revendications8. Box according to one of claims
5 à 7, caractérisé en ce que la face de chaque plaquette (18) qui comporte les organes (19, 20, 21) de fixation, raccordement et/ou positionnement de la fibre optique est recouverte par un couvercle plat (28) fixé de façon amovible à ladite plaquette (18) .5 to 7, characterized in that the face of each plate (18) which comprises the members (19, 20, 21) for fixing, connecting and / or positioning the optical fiber is covered by a flat cover (28) fixed removably to said plate (18).
9. Coffret conforme à l'une des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que chaque boîtier (8, 9) comprend à l'extrémité de l'élément plat allongé opposé à l'articulation (lia) un organe de fixation (30) coopérant avec un organe complémentaire (31) prévu à la partie supérieure du logement (16) correspondant du module.9. Box according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that each box (8, 9) comprises at the end of the elongated flat element opposite the articulation (lia) a fixing member (30 ) cooperating with a complementary member (31) provided at the upper part of the corresponding housing (16) of the module.
10. Coffret conforme à l'une des revendications 4 à 9, caractérisé en ce que chaque plaquette (18) comporte deux extrémités opposées (18a, 18b) reliées au reste de la plaquette (18) par une ligne de rupture (19a, 19b) , ces deux extrémités (18a, 18b) comportant des organes (20, 21) de positionnement de la fibre optique (40) .10. Box according to one of claims 4 to 9, characterized in that each plate (18) has two opposite ends (18a, 18b) connected to the rest of the plate (18) by a breaking line (19a, 19b ), these two ends (18a, 18b) comprising members (20, 21) for positioning the optical fiber (40).
11. Coffret conforme à l'une des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisé en ce que les deux flancs (14, 15) comportent sur leurs bords longitudinaux (14a, 15a) opposés aux articulations (16, 17), des organes (32, 33) permettant de fixer de façon amovible les deux flancs (14, 15) dans une position rapprochée l'une de l'autre. 11. Box according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the two sides (14, 15) have on their longitudinal edges (14a, 15a) opposite the articulations (16, 17), members (32, 33) making it possible to removably fix the two sides (14, 15) in a position close to one of the other.
12. Coffret conforme à la revendication 11,12. Box according to claim 11,
-caractérisé en ce que lesdits organes de fixation (32, 33) sont des organes coopérant l'un avec l'autre par encliquetage.-characterized in that said fixing members (32, 33) are members cooperating with each other by snap-fastening.
13. Coffret conforme à l'une des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisé en ce qu'il est entièrement réalisé par moulage en matière plastique. 13. Box according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that it is entirely made by plastic molding.
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FR9213067A FR2697349B1 (en) 1992-10-26 1992-10-26 Connection box for optical fibers.
AT92402952T ATE148239T1 (en) 1992-10-26 1992-10-30 MARKET DISTRIBUTOR FOR OPTICAL FIBERS
DE69217062T DE69217062D1 (en) 1992-10-26 1992-10-30 Patch distributor for optical fibers
EP92402952A EP0594913B1 (en) 1992-10-26 1992-10-30 Optical fibre distribution centre
ES92402952T ES2054598T1 (en) 1992-10-26 1992-10-30 JUNCTION BOX FOR OPTICAL FIBERS.
DE0594913T DE594913T1 (en) 1992-10-26 1992-10-30 Patch distributor for optical fibers.
CH03404/92A CH687569A5 (en) 1992-10-26 1992-11-02 Connection box for several optical fibres
BR9406653-1A BR9406653A (en) 1992-10-26 1994-03-23 Fiber Optic Junction Box
PCT/FR1994/000318 WO1995025977A1 (en) 1992-10-26 1994-03-23 Optical fibre connecting box
JP7524412A JPH08511356A (en) 1992-10-26 1994-03-23 Fiber optic junction box
CA002162288A CA2162288A1 (en) 1992-10-26 1994-03-23 Optical fibre connecting box
CN94192203.0A CN1124525A (en) 1992-10-26 1994-03-23 Optical fibre connecting box
AU63790/94A AU6379094A (en) 1992-10-26 1994-03-23 Optical fibre connecting box
GR940300040T GR940300040T1 (en) 1992-10-26 1994-07-29 Optical fibre distribution centre
OA60745A OA10244A (en) 1992-10-26 1995-11-23 Coffret de raccordement pour fibres optiques

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FR9213067A FR2697349B1 (en) 1992-10-26 1992-10-26 Connection box for optical fibers.
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PCT/FR1994/000318 WO1995025977A1 (en) 1992-10-26 1994-03-23 Optical fibre connecting box
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