Distribution device with incrementally added splitters

Abstract

A fiber distribution system (10) includes a fiber distribution hub (20, 300); at least one fiber distribution terminal (30, 100); and a cable (40) wrapped around a spool (110) of the fiber distribution terminal (30, 100). The fiber distribution terminal (30, 100) includes a spool (110) and a management tray (120) that rotate together. A second connectorized end (40b) of the cable (40) is held at a fiber optic adapter (125) on the tray (120). After dispensing the first connectorized end (40a) to the hub (20), an optical splitter (70, 130, 140) can be mounted to the tray (120). The splitter (26, 70, 130, 140, 306) has output adapters at which patch cords (50) can be inserted to connect subscribers to the system. The fiber distribution hub can use the same format of splitters (26, 70, 130, 140, 306). Other distributed splitter systems are provided with splicing and/or adding of splitters as needed.

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         29 . A fiber distribution hub comprising:
 an enclosure including a door for accessing an interior of enclosure;   a plurality of pivotally mounted splitter trays;   a plurality of splitters mounted to the plurality of pivotally mounted splitter trays splice trays.   
     
     
         30 . The fiber distribution hub of  claim 29 , further comprising a splice tray, wherein the splice tray is mounted in a stack with the plurality of pivotally mounted splitter trays. 
     
     
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         35 . A fiber distribution hub comprising:
 an enclosure;   a plurality of fiber optic splitters mounted within the enclosure;   a plurality of fanouts mounted to the enclosure, wherein each of the plurality of fanouts includes a splice region for splicing riser cables to connectorized pigtails that lead to outputs of the plurality of fiber optic splitters, wherein inputs of the plurality of fiber optic receive fibers spliced from a feeder cable entering the enclosure.   
     
     
         36 . The fiber distribution hub of  claim 35 , wherein the plurality of fiber optic splitters are provided in a stacked arrangement extending from a front of the enclosure toward a rear of the enclosure. 
     
     
         37 . The fiber distribution hub of  claim 35 , wherein the plurality of fanouts are mounted above the plurality of fiber optic splitters and provided in a stacked arrangement extending along a direction from a front of the enclosure toward a rear of the enclosure. 
     
     
         38 . The fiber distribution hub of  claim 35 , wherein the plurality of fiber optic splitters each include one input and sixteen outputs.