SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING FINAL DROP IN A LIVING UNIT IN A BUILDING

摘要

A cable routing system is described. More specifically, described is a cable routing system that includes a main fiber channel configured to receive a drop fiber to allow it to fit within the main fiber channel, where the channel is surrounded by a discontinuous segmented duct, and the duct comprises a continuous flange structure to provide support for the system as it is installed on or fastened to a wall or other generally flat surface.

主权项

1. A system for providing a final drop in a living unit of a building, comprising:
a point-of-entry unit disposed at an access position of horizontal cabling from a hallway of the building to the living unit that provides a first anchor point, wherein the point-of-entry unit comprises an access base unit; an adhesive-backed duct, having one or more communication lines disposed therein, mountable to a wall within the living unit, wherein the duct comprises a conduit portion having a bore formed along a longitudinal axis of the duct to hold at least a first communications line and a flange structure, wherein adhesive backing is disposed on a rear surface of the flange structure and wherein the one or more communication lines comprise a first drop fiber; and a second anchor point disposed within the living unit to receive a first communication line via the duct, wherein the access base unit includes a wall mounting portion and a cover, the cover being mountable over or onto at least a portion of the duct, the wall mounting portion including a main port to fit over a hole formed in the wall, the base unit having a fiber slack storage area disposed between the wall mounting portion and the cover.