MULTI-FUNCTION SYSTEM FOR HANDLING FIBER OPTIC CABLE REELS AT AN INSTALLATION SITE AND METHOD OF USING SAME

A multi-function handling system for use with a fiber optic cable reel at an installation site includes a base body and a roller assembly connected to the base body to support the fiber optic cable reel of the base body. The base body includes a connection interface for engaging with pallet handling...

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Main Authors Stroup, JR., Charles Gregory, Carpenter, JR., Kenneth Franklin, Richardson, Michael Davis, Smith, Joshua Thomas
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 12.09.2024
Subjects
CONVEYING
HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS,CABLES
OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS, OR APPARATUS
OPTICS
PACKING
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
PHYSICS
STORING
TRANSPORTING
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Summary:A multi-function handling system for use with a fiber optic cable reel at an installation site includes a base body and a roller assembly connected to the base body to support the fiber optic cable reel of the base body. The base body includes a connection interface for engaging with pallet handling equipment to move the handling system around the installation site. The roller assembly includes a plurality of rollers configured to allow the fiber optic cable reel to rotate relative to the base body to payoff a length of fiber optic cable on the fiber optic cable reel for installation at the installation site. A method of handling a fiber optic cable reel at an installation site is also disclosed.
Bibliography:Application Number: US202418594519