Huber+Suhner has been granted a patent for an SFO-box designed to house optical fan out modules. The box features a stackable design with compatible fastening means, an enclosed mounting space, and provisions for routing optical cables, enhancing modularity and connectivity in optical systems. GlobalData’s report on Huber+Suhner gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Stackable housing for optical fan out modules
The granted patent US12050356B2 introduces a novel SFO-box designed to accommodate at least one optical fan out module. The SFO-box features a housing composed of a base and a top, which together create a mounting space for the optical module. The design includes compatible fastening means on both the top and base, allowing for stackable assembly of multiple housings. The housing is characterized by an L-shaped cross-section that forms a rectangular profile when assembled. Additionally, the SFO-box is equipped with an opening for routing optical cables, strategically positioned at the lower end, and a deflector located at the upper end to manage cable placement. The base also includes at least one adapter for interconnecting optical connectors.
Further claims detail additional features of the SFO-box, such as the inclusion of mounting means for securing the optical fan out module, which may consist of retaining mandrels. The assembly of the base and top can be achieved through screws or hinges, and the materials used for construction may include bend sheet metal or injection-molded plastic. The patent also describes an SFO-box system that incorporates a base plate with fastening means compatible with the base of the housing, enhancing the versatility and functionality of the SFO-box in optical network applications.
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