OPTICAL FIBER CASSETTE SYSTEMS WITH FIBER RETAINING COVERS

摘要

A drop handle includes a base (210) having first (232) and second ends (234) and a cover latch (236). A cover (204) is connected to the base and comprises a securing latch (290) positioned on an inner surface and configured to engage with the cover latch of the base to secure the cover to the base. A flexible retainer (220) is removably attached to the base. The drop handle further includes a first connecting member (250) comprising a first hinge (254) that is configured to rotatably connect the drop handle to a cassette and operable to lock the drop handle in a first position and a second position, a second connecting member (252) comprising a second hinge (256) that is configured to rotatably connect the drop handle to the cassette, and a release aperture (280, 282) disposed on at least one of the connecting members and configured to receive a corresponding release protrusion on the cassette.