WO2010065692A2 - Spillover fitting - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to cable management and, more particularly, to a spillover fitting for use in field applications, such as installations using raceways, troughs or other cable management apparatus.
- a spillover fitting is positioned on a lateral trough to route cables from the lateral trough.
- the spillover fitting includes fitting walls and a floor positioned between the fitting walls.
- the floor includes an extension flange that extends into the lateral trough.
- the spillover fitting also includes a containment member that extends from the extension flange.
- the containment member is positioned over the lateral trough for containing cables routed out of the lateral trough into the spillover fitting.
- FIG. 1A is a front perspective view of a spillover in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 1 B is an exploded perspective view of the spillover of FIG. 1 A;
- FIG. 1C is a perspective view of a containment member of the spillover of FIG. 1A;
- FIG. 1 D is a front elevational view of the spillover of FIG. 1 A;
- FIG. 1E is a front elevational view of the spillover of FIG. 1A 1 showing a cable being routed out of a lateral trough;
- FIG. 1 F is a side elevational view of the spillover of FIG. 1A;
- FIG. 2A is a front perspective view of an alternate embodiment of a spillover in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 2B is a front elevational view of the spillover of FIG. 2A;
- FIG. 3A is a front perspective view of another alternate embodiment of a spillover in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 3B is a front elevational view of the spillover of FIG. 3A;
- FIG. 3C is a front perspective view of a containment member of the spillover of FIG. 3A;
- FIG. 4A is a front perspective view of another alternate embodiment of a spillover in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 4B is a front elevational view of the spillover of FIG. 4A.
- FIG. 4C is a front elevational view of the spillover of FIG. 4A, showing cables being routed out of a lateral trough.
- FIGs. 1A-1F illustrate one embodiment of a spillover 100, which is shown as having a
- Spillover 100 has two walls 105 and a floor 106 that define an exit path for cables 30 routed from the lateral trough 40.
- Each wall 105 has a curved lead-in wall 108 extending therefrom so as to be disposed over the lateral trough 40 that may provide control for cables 30 being routed out of the lateral trough 40.
- the lead-in walls 108 do not extend below the top of the side wall of the lateral trough 40, as shown in FIG. 1E.
- 106 also includes an extension flange 110.
- the spillover 100 includes a containment member 115, which is generally T-shaped and has a first portion 120 and a second portion 125.
- the containment member 115 is formed separately from the spillover 100 and connected by appropriate means.
- the containment member 115 has a snap feature 130 that engages a corresponding snap arm 135 to secure the containment member 115 to the floor extension flange 110 of spillover 100 (see FIG. 1B). It is understood that the containment member 115 can also be formed integrally with the spillover 100.
- the first portion 120 of the containment member 115 extends perpendicular to, and from the midpoint of, the floor extension flange 110 and is disposed over the lateral trough 40.
- the first portion 120 is rounded so as to provide protection for any cables that enter the spillover fitting by passing on either side of the first portion 120.
- the second portion 125 includes a pair of arms that extend in opposite directions perpendicular to the first portion 120. Each arm of the second portion 125 has a curved section 140 at each distal end 145 adjacent the wall 108, as best seen in FIG. 1F.
- the containment member 115 is made from a flexible yet resilient material such as plastic so that the two arms of the second portion 125 can be deflected to allow cables 30 to be routed out of the lateral trough 40 and into the spillover 100 with ease, and then return to their original position, thereby helping to contain the cables 30 within the spillover 100.
- FIGS. 2A and 2B disclose another embodiment of a spillover 200, which is shown as having a 4x4 inch exit geometry.
- Spillover 200 is the same as spillover 100 except for the size of the spillover 200 and the configuration of the containment member 215.
- the containment member 215 is larger than the containment member 115 due to the size of the spillover 200.
- FIGS. 3A-3C disclose another embodiment of a spillover 300.
- Spillover 300 is the same as spillover 200 except for the configuration of the containment member 315.
- the first portion 320 of the containment member 315 is formed large enough and with the appropriate radii to provide minimum bend radius control for cables passing on either side of the first portion 320.
- FIGS. 4A-4C disclose another embodiment of a spillover 400.
- Spillover 400 is the same as spillover 200 except for the addition of a bend radius control member 450 which clips onto the first portion (not shown, but the same as first portion 220) of the containment member 415.
- the bend radius control member 450 has a first generally flat side 455 and a second curved side 460 opposite the first side 455.
- the second side 460 provides bend radius control for cables 30 that are routed along the second side 460. While the bend radius control member 450 shown is not reversible, it is understood that this could be done if desired.
- a mirror image of the configuration of control member 450 could be used to control cables 30 exiting the lateral trough 40 from the left side.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a spillover fitting (100) that routes cables from a lateral trough. The spillover fitting includes fitting walls (105) and a floor positioned between the fitting walls. The floor has an extension flange (110) that extends into the lateral trough. The spillover fitting also includes a containment member (115) that extends from the extension flange. The containment member is positioned over the lateral trough to contain cables routed out of the lateral trough into the spillover fitting.
Description
SPILLOVER FITTING
Field of the Invention
[0001] The present invention relates generally to cable management and, more particularly, to a spillover fitting for use in field applications, such as installations using raceways, troughs or other cable management apparatus.
Background of the Invention
[0002] Cable exit trough or spillover devices that help route cables out of and over the sidewalls of ducts and raceways are well-known. When dealing with fiber optic cables, it is also well-known that the spillover fitting should provide bend radius control for the cables being routed. Therefore, it would be desirable to have an improved spillover fitting.
Summary of the Invention
[0003] A spillover fitting is positioned on a lateral trough to route cables from the lateral trough. The spillover fitting includes fitting walls and a floor positioned between the fitting walls. The floor includes an extension flange that extends into the lateral trough. The spillover fitting also includes a containment member that extends from the extension flange.
The containment member is positioned over the lateral trough for containing cables routed out of the lateral trough into the spillover fitting.
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[0004] FIG. 1A is a front perspective view of a spillover in accordance with the present invention;
[0005] FIG. 1 B is an exploded perspective view of the spillover of FIG. 1 A;
[0006] FIG. 1C is a perspective view of a containment member of the spillover of FIG. 1A;
[0007] FIG. 1 D is a front elevational view of the spillover of FIG. 1 A;
[0008] FIG. 1E is a front elevational view of the spillover of FIG. 1A1 showing a cable being routed out of a lateral trough;
[0009] FIG. 1 F is a side elevational view of the spillover of FIG. 1A;
[001O]FIG. 2A is a front perspective view of an alternate embodiment of a spillover in accordance with the present invention;
[0011] FIG. 2B is a front elevational view of the spillover of FIG. 2A;
[0012] FIG. 3A is a front perspective view of another alternate embodiment of a spillover in accordance with the present invention;
[0013] FIG. 3B is a front elevational view of the spillover of FIG. 3A;
[0014] FIG. 3C is a front perspective view of a containment member of the spillover of FIG. 3A;
[0015]FIG. 4A is a front perspective view of another alternate embodiment of a spillover in accordance with the present invention;
[0016] FIG. 4B is a front elevational view of the spillover of FIG. 4A; and
[0017] FIG. 4C is a front elevational view of the spillover of FIG. 4A, showing cables being routed out of a lateral trough.
Detailed Description of the Presently Preferred Embodiments
[0018] Figs. 1A-1F illustrate one embodiment of a spillover 100, which is shown as having a
2x2 inch exit end geometry. Spillover 100 has two walls 105 and a floor 106 that define an exit path for cables 30 routed from the lateral trough 40. Each wall 105 has a curved lead-in wall 108 extending therefrom so as to be disposed over the lateral trough 40 that may provide control for cables 30 being routed out of the lateral trough 40. The lead-in walls 108 do not extend below the top of the side wall of the lateral trough 40, as shown in FIG. 1E. The floor
106 also includes an extension flange 110.
[0019] As can also be seen in Figs. 1A-1F, the spillover 100 includes a containment member 115, which is generally T-shaped and has a first portion 120 and a second portion 125. The containment member 115 is formed separately from the spillover 100 and connected by appropriate means. In this embodiment, the containment member 115 has a snap feature 130 that engages a corresponding snap arm 135 to secure the containment member 115 to the floor extension flange 110 of spillover 100 (see FIG. 1B). It is understood that the containment member 115 can also be formed integrally with the spillover 100.
[0020] The first portion 120 of the containment member 115 extends perpendicular to, and from the midpoint of, the floor extension flange 110 and is disposed over the lateral trough 40. Preferably, the first portion 120 is rounded so as to provide protection for any cables that enter the spillover fitting by passing on either side of the first portion 120. The second portion 125 includes a pair of arms that extend in opposite directions perpendicular to the first portion 120. Each arm of the second portion 125 has a curved section 140 at each distal end 145 adjacent the wall 108, as best seen in FIG. 1F. The containment member 115 is made from a flexible yet resilient material such as plastic so that the two arms of the
second portion 125 can be deflected to allow cables 30 to be routed out of the lateral trough 40 and into the spillover 100 with ease, and then return to their original position, thereby helping to contain the cables 30 within the spillover 100.
[0021] FIGS. 2A and 2B disclose another embodiment of a spillover 200, which is shown as having a 4x4 inch exit geometry. Spillover 200 is the same as spillover 100 except for the size of the spillover 200 and the configuration of the containment member 215. In this embodiment, the containment member 215 is larger than the containment member 115 due to the size of the spillover 200.
[0022] FIGS. 3A-3C disclose another embodiment of a spillover 300. Spillover 300 is the same as spillover 200 except for the configuration of the containment member 315. In this embodiment, the first portion 320 of the containment member 315 is formed large enough and with the appropriate radii to provide minimum bend radius control for cables passing on either side of the first portion 320.
[0023] FIGS. 4A-4C disclose another embodiment of a spillover 400. Spillover 400 is the same as spillover 200 except for the addition of a bend radius control member 450 which clips onto the first portion (not shown, but the same as first portion 220) of the containment member 415. As best seen in FIGS. 4B and 4C1 the bend radius control member 450 has a first generally flat side 455 and a second curved side 460 opposite the first side 455. As shown in FIG. 4C, when cables 30 exit the lateral trough 40 from the right side as shown and enter the spillover 400, the second side 460 provides bend radius control for cables 30 that are routed along the second side 460. While the bend radius control member 450 shown is not reversible, it is understood that this could be done if desired. A mirror image of the configuration of control member 450 could be used to control cables 30 exiting the lateral trough 40 from the left side.
[0024] The foregoing description of examples of the invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description, and is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. The description was selected to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application to enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention in various embodiments and various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is intended that the scope of the invention not be limited by the specification.
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1. A spillover fitting for routing cables from a lateral trough, the spillover fitting comprising:
fitting walls; a floor positioned between the fitting walls, wherein the floor having an extension flange extending into the lateral trough; and a containment member extending from the extension flange, wherein the containment member is positioned over the lateral trough for containing cables routed out of the lateral trough into the spillover fitting.
2. The spillover fitting of claim 1 , wherein each fitting wall has a curved lead-in wall for controlling cables routed out of the lateral trough into the spillover fitting.
3. The spillover fitting of claim 2, wherein the curved lead-in walls extend from a bottom of the fitting wall towards a top wall of the lateral trough.
4. The spillover fitting of claim 1, wherein the containment member is integrally formed with the extension flange.
5. The spillover fitting of claim 1 , wherein the containment member includes a snap member and the extension flange includes a snap arm, whereby the snap arm in the extension flange receives the snap member of the containment member to secure the containment member to the spillover fitting.
6. The spillover fitting of claim 1 , wherein the containment member extends from the midpoint of the extension flange.
7. The spillover fitting of claim 1 , wherein the containment member includes a first portion extending from the extension flange and a second portion perpendicular to the first portion.
8. The spillover fitting of claim 7, wherein the first portion having a rounded profile.
9. The spillover fitting of claim 7, wherein the first portion having a bend radius for enabling cables to pass on each side of the first portion.
10. The spillover fitting of claim 7, wherein the second portion having a pair of arms extending in opposite directions with a downwardly curved section at a distal end of each arm.
11. The spillover fitting of claim 7, wherein the second portion having a pair of arms extending in opposite directions, wherein each arm having an upwardly curved section leading to a downwardly curved section at a distal end of each arm.
12. The spillover fitting of claim 7, wherein each fitting wall has a curved lead-in wall for controlling cables routed out of the lateral trough into the spillover fitting.
13. The spillover fitting of claim 12, wherein the curved lead-in wall and the second portion of the containment member define a cable pathway for routing cables from the lateral trough.
14. The spillover fitting of claim 12, wherein the second portion extends upwardly toward the curved lead-in walls.
15. A spillover fitting for routing cables from a lateral trough, the spillover fitting comprising: fitting walls positioned a distance apart to define a width therebetween, each fitting wall having a first end and a second end, wherein the width at the first end is identical to the width at the second end;
a floor positioned between the fitting walls, wherein the floor having an extension flange extending into the lateral trough; and a containment member extending from the extension flange.
16. A cable management system comprising: a lateral trough; and a spillover fitting positioned on the lateral trough for routing cables out of the lateral trough, the spillover fitting including fitting walls and a floor positioned between the fitting walls; wherein the floor having an extension flange extending into the lateral trough and a containment member extending from the extension flange, the containment member is positioned over the lateral trough for containing cables routed out of the lateral trough into the spillover fitting.
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