WO2014128138A2 - Re-enterable enclosure and configuration for mounting - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates generally to telecommunications equipment. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to sealed enclosures used in
- Telecommunications systems typically employ a network of telecommunications cables capable of transmitting large volumes of data and voice signals over relatively long distances.
- the telecommunications cables can include fiber optic cables, electrical cables, or combinations of electrical and fiber optic cables.
- a typical telecommunications network also includes a plurality of telecommunications enclosures integrated throughout the network of telecommunications cables.
- the telecommunications enclosures are adapted to house and protect telecommunications components such as splices, termination panels, power splitters and wavelength division multiplexers. It is often preferred for the telecommunications enclosures to be reenterable.
- re-enterable means that the telecommunications enclosures can be reopened to allow access to the telecommunications components housed therein without requiring the removal and destruction of the telecommunications enclosures.
- certain telecommunications enclosures can include separate access panels that can be opened to access the interiors of the enclosures, and then closed to re-seal the enclosures.
- Other telecommunications enclosures take the form of elongated sleeves formed by wrap-around covers or half-shells having longitudinal edges that are joined by clamps or other retainers.
- Still other telecommunications enclosures include two half- pieces that are joined together through clamps, wedges or other structures.
- Telecommunications enclosures are typically sealed to inhibit the intrusion of moisture or other contaminants.
- Pressurized gel-type seals have been used to effectively seal the locations where telecommunications cables enter and exit
- Example pressurized gel-type seals are disclosed by document EP 0442941 B l and document EP 0587616 Bl. Both of these documents disclose gel-type cable seals that are pressurized through the use of threaded actuators.
- Document US 6,046,406 discloses a cable seal that is pressurized through the use of an actuator including a cam lever. While pressurized cable seals have generally proven to be effective, improvements in this area are still needed.
- One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a telecommunications enclosure including a housing having a dome that connects to a base.
- the telecommunications enclosure also includes an insert assembly that is at least partially housed within the housing.
- the insert assembly includes a sealing unit that fits within the base of the housing and that define a plurality of cable ports.
- the insert assembly also includes a frame attached to the sealing unit and a telecommunications component mounted to the frame. The frame is housed within the dome when the sealing unit is fitted within the base.
- the telecommunications enclosure further includes a mounting bracket for mounting the housing at a desired mounting location.
- the mounting bracket has a first securement interface for attaching the mounting bracket to the base of the housing. When the mounting bracket is attached to the base of the housing by the first securement interface, the insert assembly can be removed from the housing without detaching the base from the mounting bracket.
- the mounting bracket also has a second securement interface for attaching the mounting bracket to the insert assembly.
- the mounting bracket is attached to the insert assembly by the second securement interface, the base and the dome can be removed from the insert assembly without detaching the insert assembly from the mounting bracket.
- Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a telecommunications enclosure having a housing that includes a dome that connects to a base.
- the telecommunications enclosure also includes a mounting bracket for mounting the housing at a desired mounting location.
- the mounting bracket includes a main support structure on which the base of the housing seats.
- the main support structure includes a first end and a second end.
- the mounting bracket also includes a first mounting plate pivotally connected to the first end of the main support structure by a first pivot pin defining a first pivot axis and second mounting plate pivotally connected to the second end of the main support structure by a second pivot pin defining a second pivot axis.
- the main support structure can pivot relative to the first mounting plate about the first pivot axis to provide access to the rear of the telecommunications enclosure.
- the ability to pivot from either side of the mounting bracket provides more flexibility in the field for accessing the back side of the enclosure. In the field, factors such as cable placement, cable routing and the positioning of the enclosure adjacent to obstructions can limit the ability to pivot the mounting bracket from one side or the other.
- the dual pivoting configuration of the mounting bracket assists in addressing this issue.
- Still another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a
- the telecommunications enclosure including a housing having a dome that connects to a base.
- the telecommunications enclosure also includes a sealing unit that fits within the base and that defines a plurality of cable ports.
- the sealing unit includes a sealant material that defines the cable ports.
- the sealing unit also includes an actuation arrangement for pressurizing the sealant material.
- the actuation arrangement includes inner and outer pressurization structures between which this sealant material is positioned.
- the actuation arrangement also includes an actuator for forcing the inner and outer pressurization structures together to pressurize the sealant material thereby forming seals around cables routed through the cable ports defined by the sealant material.
- the telecommunications enclosure further includes a retainer for fixing the inner pressurization structure relative to the base.
- the retainer is moveable between a retaining position where the retainer engages the inner pressurization structure and a non- retaining position where the retainer disengages from the inner pressurization structure. When the retainer is in the non-retaining position, inner pressurization structure can be moved relative to the base.
- the retainer when the retainer is in the non-retaining position, the retainer interferes with the ability of the dome to be fitted on the base. In this way, the dome cannot be mounted on the base unless the retainer has been moved to the retaining position to fix the inner pressurization structure relative to the base.
- the retainer is a U-shaped retainer that is slideably mounted relative to the base and that is not removable from the base.
- a further aspect of the present disclosure relates to a telecommunications enclosure including a housing having a dome that connects to a base.
- the telecommunications enclosure also includes a sealing unit that fits within the base and that defines a plurality of cable ports.
- the sealing unit includes a sealant material that defines the cable ports and an actuation arrangement for pressurizing the sealant material to form seals around cables routed through the cable ports.
- the actuation arrangement includes inner and outer pressurization structures between which the sealant material is positioned.
- the actuation arrangement also includes an actuator for forcing the inner and outer pressurization structures together to pressurize the sealant material to form seals around cables routed through the cable ports.
- the inner pressurization structure of the actuation arrangement opposes the inner side of the sealant material and the outer pressurization structure of the actuation arrangement opposes the outer side of the sealant material.
- the telecommunications enclosure further includes an exterior cable anchoring structure that is positioned outwardly from the outer pressurization structure and that is fixed relative to the inner pressurization structure.
- the inner pressurization structure includes a mounting feature that extends through the outer pressurization structure and provides a connection location for attaching the exterior cable anchoring structure to the inner pressurization structure.
- exterior cable anchoring structure defines a plurality of cable tie-down locations for securing the cable jackets of cables routed into the housing to the exterior cable anchoring structure.
- inventive aspects can relate to individual features and to combinations of features. It is to be understood that both the forgoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the broad inventions and inventive concepts upon which the embodiments disclosed herein are based.
- FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a telecommunications enclosure in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure
- FIG. 2 is another exploded view of the telecommunications enclosure of
- FIG. 1 A first figure.
- FIG. 3 is an inner perspective view of a base of the telecommunications enclosure of FIGS. 1 and 2 with a sealing unit partially inserted in the outer end of the base and a retainer for retaining an inner pressurization structure of the sealing unit shown in a non-retaining position;
- FIG. 4 is an inner perspective view of the components of FIG. 3 with the sealing unit fully inserted into the base and the retainer in a retaining position in which the retainer fixes the inner pressurization structure of the sealing unit relative to the base;
- FIG. 5 is a view of the inner side of the components of FIG. 4;
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along section line 6-6 of FIG. 5 ;
- FIG. 7 is a top view of the sealing unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
- FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate a telecommunications enclosure 20 in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure.
- the telecommunications enclosure 20 includes a housing 22 having a dome 24 that connects to a base 26.
- the telecommunications enclosure 20 includes a housing 22 having a dome 24 that connects to a base 26.
- the telecommunications enclosure also includes an insert assembly 28 that fits within the housing.
- the insert assembly 28 includes a sealing unit 30 that fits within the base 26 and that defines a plurality of cable ports 32 (see FIG. 5).
- the insert assembly 28 also includes a frame 34 attached to the sealing unit 30 and one or more telecommunications components 36 (e.g., optical splicing trays, optical splices, optical power splitters, optical power splitting trays, wavelength division multiplexers, fiber managers, slack fiber storage devices and/or other structures) mounted on the frame 34.
- the frame 34 is housed within the dome 24 when the sealing unit 30 is fitted within the base 26.
- the telecommunications enclosure 20 further includes a mounting bracket 38 for mounting the housing 22 at a desired mounting location (e.g., on a wall, on a pole, on a handle, or at any other location).
- the base 26 of the housing 22 defines a main opening 40 that extends through the base 26 from an outer end 42 of the base 26 to an inner end 44 of the base.
- the inner end 44 of the base 26 connects with an open end 46 of the dome 24 at sealed interface.
- Latches 48 are used to latch the dome 24 to the base 26.
- the sealing unit 30 of the telecommunications enclosure 20 includes a sealant material 50 (e.g., gel, rubber, silicone rubber, or like materials) that defines the cable ports 32 (see FIG. 5).
- the sealing unit 30 also includes an actuation arrangement 52 for pressurizing the sealant material 50 thereby causing the sealant material 50 to form seals around cables routed through the cable ports 32.
- the actuation arrangement 52 includes inner and outer pressurization structures 54, 56 between which the sealant material 50 is positioned.
- the actuation arrangement 52 also includes an actuator 58 for forcing the inner and outer pressurization structures 54, 56 together to pressurize the sealant material 50.
- the sealant material 50 faces toward the dome 24 and an outer side 62 of the sealant material 50 faces away from the dome 24.
- the inner pressurization structure 54 opposes the inner side 60 of the sealant material 50 and the outer pressurization structure 56 opposes the outer side 62 of the sealant material 50.
- the cable ports 32 extend through the sealant material 50 and the inner and outer pressurization structures 54, 56 along an axis 64 of the housing 22 such that cables can be directed through the base 26 and into the dome 24 by routing the cables through the cable ports 32 and the inner and outer pressurization structures 54, 56.
- the sealant material 50 When the sealant material 50 is pressurized by the actuation arrangement 52, the sealant material 50 also forms a peripheral seal around the interior of the base 26.
- the actuator 58 includes a handle 66 that is threaded on a threaded shaft 68.
- An inner end 70 of the threaded shaft 68 is secured to the inner pressurization structure 54.
- the threaded shaft 68 is mounted so as to not rotate relative to the inner pressurization structure 54.
- the actuator 58 further includes a spring 72 positioned between the handle 66 and the outer pressurization structure 56. The spring 72 is positioned around the threaded shaft 68.
- the handle 66 By threading the handle 66 in a first direction about the threaded shaft 68, the handle 66 compresses the spring 72 against the outer side of the outer pressurization structure 56 thereby causing the inner and outer pressurization structures 54, 56 to be forced together such that the sealant material 50 between the inner and outer pressurization structures 54, 56 is pressurized.
- the handle 66 By threading the handle 66 in a second direction about the threaded shaft 68, the spring 72 is decompressed thereby depressurizing the sealant material 50.
- the actuator 58 is depicted including a handle 66 on a threaded shaft 68, it will be appreciated that other actuation configurations such as cam levers or other structures can be used.
- the insert assembly 28 further includes an exterior cable anchoring structure 74.
- the exterior cable anchoring structure 74 is configured for allowing cables to be anchored to the insert assembly 28 at a position outside of the housing 22.
- the exterior cable anchoring structure 74 includes two parallel cable anchoring plates 76 interconnected by a bridge plate 78.
- the threaded shaft 68 and the handle 66 extend between the cable anchoring plates 76.
- the cable anchoring plates 76 include a plurality of cable tie-down locations 80 including openings for routing cable ties used to fasten the jackets of the cables routed into the housing 22 to the exterior cable anchoring structure 74.
- the exterior cable anchoring structure 74 is positioned outwardly from the outer pressunzation structure 56 and is fixed relative to the inner pressurization structure 54.
- the bridge plate 78 can be attached to exterior fastening sections 82 that extend through the outer pressurization structure 56.
- the exterior fastening sections 82 are fastened to the bridge plate 78 of the exterior cable anchoring structure 74 to fix the exterior cable anchoring structure 74 relative to the inner pressurization structure 54.
- the exterior cable anchoring structure 74 prevents side loads from being transferred to the sealing material 50 of the sealing unit 30 and also transfers axial loads from the cables through the inner pressurization structure 54 to the base 26.
- the insert assembly 28 can also include an interior cable anchoring structure 300 (see FIG. 7) positioned on or near the frame 34.
- the interior cable anchoring structure 300 can include fasteners, clamps, posts, or other structures for securing the strength members (e.g., Kevlar members, fiber reinforced polymeric rods, or other structures) of the cables routed through the cable ports 32 to the frame 34.
- the interior cable anchoring structure 300 transfers axial loads from the strength members of the cables through the inner pressurization structure 54 to the base 26.
- the frame 34 is preferably connected to the inner pressurization structure 54 so that movement is not permitted between the frame 34 and the inner pressurization structure 54. In this way, cables can be fixed relative to the inner pressurization structure 54 at locations both inside and outside the housing 22 of the telecommunications enclosure 20.
- the insert assembly 28 is configured to be inserted into the housing 22 through the outer end 52 of the base 26.
- the insert assembly 28 is inserted through the base 26 along the axis 64 that extends through the main opening 40 of the base 26.
- the insert assembly 28 is inserted through the base 26 until the sealing unit 30 is fully housed within the base 26.
- the inner pressurization structure 54 is anchored (e.g., fixed) relative to the base 26.
- a retainer 84 can be used to fix the inner pressurization structure 54 relative to the base 26.
- the retainer 84 can be a U-shaped retainer that is slideably mounted to the base 26. In one example, the retainer 84 is not removable from the base 26.
- the retainer 84 is moveable relative to the base 26 between a non-retaining position (see FIG. 3) and a retaining position (see FIG. 4). In the non-retaining position, the retainer 84 is disengaged from the inner pressurization structure 54 such that the inner pressurization structure 54 can be moved relative to the base 26. Also, when the retainer 84 is in the non-retaining position of FIG. 3, the retainer 84 interferes with the ability to fit the dome 24 on the base 26. Therefore, the retainer 84 prevents a technician from mounting the dome 24 to the base 26 before the inner pressurization structure 54 has been fixed relative to the base 26. When the retainer 84 is slid relative to the base 26 to the retaining position of FIG.
- the retainer 84 slides within slots 86 (see FIG. 6) defined by the inner pressurization structure 54 such that the inner pressurization structure 54 is prevented from moving along the axis 64 by the retainer 84.
- the insert assembly 28 is initially inserted through the base 26 until the sealing unit 30 is housed within the base 26.
- the retainer 84 is moved from the non-retaining position of FIG. 3 to the retaining position of FIG. 4 such that the inner pressurization structure 54 of the actuation arrangement 52 is fixed relative to the base 26.
- the handle 66 can be threaded in the first direction about the threaded shaft 68 to pressurize the sealant material 50 thereby forming seals about cables routed through the plurality of cable ports 32 and forming a peripheral seal around the interior of the base 26.
- the dome 24 can then be fitted to the base 26 and secured in place by the latches 48.
- the frame 34 and the telecommunications components 36 are positioned within the dome 24.
- the telecommunications enclosure 20 can be re-entered without disturbing the sealing unit 30 by unlatching the latches 48 and removing the dome 24 from the base 26. A technician can then access the telecommunications components 36 on the frame 34 for servicing, maintenance, upgrades or other servicing needs.
- the mounting bracket 38 includes a main support structure 90 on which the base 26 of the housing 22 seats.
- the main support structure 90 includes a first end 92 and a second end 94.
- the mounting bracket 38 also includes a first mounting plate 96 pivotally connected to the first end 92 of the main support structure 90 by a first pivot pin 98 defining a vertical first pivot axis 100.
- the mounting bracket 38 further includes a second mounting plate 102 pivotally connected to the main support structure 90 by a second pivot pin 104 defining a second pivot axis 106.
- the first and second mounting plates 96, 102 are configured to be attached to a desired mounting location such as a wall, pole or other structure.
- the first and second mounting plates 96, 102 are shown including mounting openings 108 for receiving fasteners (e.g., screws, bolts, nails, etc.) to secure the first and second mounting plates 96, 102 to their desired mounting locations.
- the dual pivot arrangement described above with respect to the mounting bracket 38 allows the main support structure 90 to be selectively pivoted away from the mounting location to which the mounting bracket 38 is secured so as to provide enhanced access to the back side of the telecommunications enclosure 20 (e.g., telecommunications components 36 located at the back side of the insert assembly 28).
- the main support structure 90 can pivot relative to the second mounting plate 102 about the second pivot axis 106.
- the main support structure 90 can be pivoted relative to the first mounting plate 96 about the first pivot axis 100.
- the pivotal configuration of the mounting bracket 38 allows the main support structure 90 and the housing 22 supported thereon to be pivoted away from the structure to which the mounting bracket 38 is secured so as to provide enhanced access to both front and back regions of the telecommunications enclosure 20.
- the mounting bracket 38 includes a back plate 110 and two spaced-apart support arms 112 that project forwardly from the back plate 110.
- the support arms 112 include a first securement interface 114 for attaching the mounting bracket 38 to the base 26 of the housing 22.
- the first securement interface 114 includes first securement tabs 116 that project outwardly from the main bodies of the support arms 112.
- first securement tabs 116 extend into the base 26 and can be secured to the base 26 by first fasteners 118 that extend through side walls of the base 26 and engage openings 120 in the first securement tabs 116.
- the first fasteners 118 can be pins, bolts, screws, rivets or other fasteners.
- the mounting bracket 38 also includes a second securement interface 122 for attaching the mounting bracket 38 to the insert assembly 28.
- the second securement interface 122 includes second securement tabs 124 that project downwardly from the main bodies of the support arms 112.
- the second securement tabs 124 align with insert assembly anchoring tabs 126 connected to the exterior cable anchoring structure 74.
- the insert assembly 28 can be anchored relative to the mounting bracket 38 by using second fasteners 128 (e.g., bolts, screws, rivets, pins, etc.) to secure the second securement tabs 124 to the insert assembly anchoring tabs 126. In this way, the insert assembly 28 is fixed relative to the main support structure 90 of the mounting bracket 38.
- a field technician can decide to use either the first securement interface 114 or the second securement interface 122 depending upon the particular field conditions.
- Using only the first securement interface 114 is advantageous because the insert assembly 28 can readily be removed from the base 26 without requiring the base 26 to be disconnected from the mounting location.
- the insert assembly 28 can be carried to location (e.g., a working table, a field truck, or other location) where the field technician can more easily perform necessary services on the insert assembly 28.
- location e.g., a working table, a field truck, or other location
- the housing 22 is initially removed from the base 26 by unlatching the latches 48.
- the retainer 84 is moved to the non-retaining position such that the inner pressurization structure 54 of the sealing unit 30 is detached from the base 26. Thereafter, the actuator 58 can be used to depressurize the sealant material 50. Once the actuator 58 is de-actuated, the insert assembly 28 can be removed from the base 26 by pulling the insert assembly out of the base through the outer end 42 of the base 26. Once servicing of the insert assembly 28 is complete, the technician returns the insert assembly 28 to the mounting location and loads the insert assembly 28 through the outer end 42 of the base 26. The retainer 84 is then moved from the non- retaining position to the retaining position such that the inner pressurization structure 54 is fixed relative to the base 26.
- the actuator 58 is used to pressurize the sealant material 50 of the sealing unit 30 to provide adequate sealing of the plurality of cable ports 32 and the peripheral interface between the sealing unit 30 and the base 26. Finally, the dome 24 is reinstalled on the base 26.
- the insert assembly 28 cannot readily be moved away from the mounting location.
- cables routed to the housing 22 may be secured to the mounting location (e.g., secured to a mounting pole on which the telecommunications enclosure 20 is mounted) thereby preventing the insert assembly 28 from being moved to a different servicing location.
- the field technician may only use the second securement interface 122.
- the insert assembly 28 is effectively anchored to the mounting bracket 38, but the housing 22 and the dome 24 can be readily removed from the insert assembly 28 while the insert assembly remains supported by the mounting bracket 38. In this way, the field technician can access all parts of the insert assembly 28 while the insert assembly is securely held in place by the mounting bracket 38.
- the dome 24 is initially removed from the base 26 by unfastening the latches 48.
- the retainer 84 is moved to the non- retaining position such that the inner pressurization structure 54 of the sealing unit 30 is disconnected from the base 26.
- the actuator 58 is used to depressurize the sealant material 50.
- the base 26 can be slid upwardly over the insert assembly 28 to reveal the sealing unit 30.
- the base 26 can be slid over the insert assembly 28 until the base seats on the main support structure 90.
- the retainer 84 is moved to the retaining position in which the retainer 84 fixes the inner pressurization structure 54 relative to the base 26.
- the sealant material 50 of the sealing unit 30 is then pressurized using the actuator 58.
- the dome 24 is reinstalled on the base 26.
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