Cable storage arrangement

Abstract

Example telecommunications wall outlets (200) include a base structure (220) and a stationary spool structure (237) extending from the base structure (220). The spool structure (237) includes a hub portion (248) extending between a first wall (238) and a second wall (250). A length of fiber optic cable (190) is coiled about the hub portion (248) between the first and second walls (238, 250). A cover (260) is also provided which covers at least a portion of the spool structure (237). The cover (260) includes a port (266) aligned over the hub portion (248) through which the length of cable can be dispensed from the spool structure (237) by unwinding the cable (190) about the spool structure (237) such that the port (266) revolves around the spool structure (237). Additional embodiments are disclosed.

1 .- 12 . (canceled) 
     
     
         13 . A cable storage arrangement comprising:
 a. a spool structure including a hub portion extending between a first wall and a second wall, the spool structure being configured to be non-rotatably mounted to a surface;   b. a length of fiber optic cable coiled about the hub portion and between the first and second walls; and   c. a cover covering at least a portion of the spool structure, the cover including a port aligned over the hub portion through which the length of cable can be dispensed from the spool structure by unwinding the cable about the spool structure such that the port revolves around the spool structure.   
     
     
         14 . The cable storage arrangement of  claim 13 , wherein the cover includes a front wall and a sidewall extending from the front wall, wherein the sidewall extends over the second wall and at least a portion of the hub portion. 
     
     
         15 . The t cable storage arrangement of  claim 14 , wherein the cover includes a projection received by a first socket defined within the spool structure. 
     
     
         16 . The cable storage arrangement of  claim 15 , wherein the projection includes one or more latches that engage with the first socket to retain the cover onto the spool structure. 
     
     
         17 . The cable storage arrangement of  claim 13 , further comprising a base structure from which the spool structure extends. 
     
     
         18 . The cable storage arrangement of  claim 17 , further comprising a mounting plate configured to be mounted to a wall and configured to be attached to the base structure. 
     
     
         19 . A telecommunications wall outlet comprising:
 a. a base unit receiving a first cable connected to an adapter;   b. a cable storage and dispensing unit storing a second cable extending between a first connector and a second connector, the cable storage and dispensing unit being configured to mate with the base unit such that the adapter and the first connector are connected together by relative movement of the base unit and the cable storage and dispensing unit; and   c. wherein the second cable is wound into a coreless coil defining a hollow interior winding surface within an internal cavity of the cable storage and dispensing unit.   
     
     
         20 . The telecommunications wall outlet of  claim 19 , wherein the second cable extends through an aperture extending into the internal cavity of the cable storage and dispensing unit. 
     
     
         21 . The telecommunications wall outlet of  claim 20 , wherein a bushing is provided at the aperture. 
     
     
         22 . The telecommunications wall outlet of  claim 20 , wherein the second cable is provided with a second connector. 
     
     
         23 . A telecommunications wall outlet comprising:
 a. a base portion;   b. an adapter located at least partially within the base portion;   c. a spool structure extending from the base portion, the spool structure including a hub portion extending between the base portion and a cable retaining wall; and   d. a length of cable extending between a first fiber optic connector connected to the adapter and a second fiber optic connector, wherein at least a portion of the cable is coiled about the spool structure hub portion between the base structure and the cable retaining wall.   
     
     
         24 . The telecommunications wall outlet of  claim 23 , wherein the base portion defines a first front face and wherein the spool structure cable retaining wall defines a second front face parallel to the first front face. 
     
     
         25 . The telecommunications wall outlet of  claim 24 , wherein the first front face and the second front face have an equal width and an equal height. 
     
     
         26 . The telecommunications wall outlet of  claim 23 , wherein the spool structure defines a first lobe structure opposite a second lobe. 
     
     
         27 .- 35 . (canceled)