FIBER OPTIC DISTRIBUTION TERMINAL AND METHOD OF DEPLOYING FIBER DISTRIBUTION CABLE

摘要

A fiber optic distribution terminal (10) and a method of deploying fiber distribution cable thereof are provided. The fiber optic distribution terminal (10) includes an enclosure (12) having a base (14) and a cover (16) pivotally engaged with the base (14). The base (14) and the cover (16) cooperatively define an interior region (28). A cable spool assembly (80) is disposed in the interior region (28) of the enclosure (12). The cable spool assembly (80) includes a first flange (82) and a second flange (84). The first flange (82) has a flange (88) and an inner drum (86) that extends outwardly from the flange (88). The second flange (84) has a tray (140) and an outer drum (118) that extends outwardly from the tray (140). The outer drum (118) defines a bore (126). The outer drum (118) is in snap-fit engagement with the inner drum (86). A plurality of adapters (142) having first ports (182) are disposed on the tray (140). A fiber distribution cable (36) is disposed around the outer drum (118) of the cable spool assembly (80). The fiber distribution cable (36) includes a plurality of connecting ends (186) that are engaged with the first ports (182) of the plurality of adapters (142). The method includes: removing the cover (16) form the base (14); disengaging a locking mechanism (200) disposed in the interior region (28) of the enclosure (12) from the first flange (82); pulling an end of the fiber distribution cable (36) extending from a cable slot (30) of the enclosure (12) so that the cable spool assembly (80) disposed in the interior region (28) of the enclosure (12) rotates; engaging the locking mechanism (200) with the first flange (82) of the cable spool assembly (80); and installing the cover (16) to the base (14).