Optoelectronic connector

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of communication technologies, and particularly to an optoelectronic connector, aiming to solve the problem of meeting the requirements for waterproof and dustproof of the optoelectronic connector. The present invention includes a plug, a socket and a capsule; the plug is inserted into the socket, and the capsule is disposed inside the socket; a capsule storage groove and a first annular groove are provided on the end face of the socket, and the capsule storage groove communicates with the first annular groove; a first convex ring and a puncture needle are provided on the end face of the plug; the puncture needle is inserted into the capsule storage groove, and the first convex ring is inserted into the first annular groove; the capsule is disposed inside the capsule storage groove, and a sealing glue is contained inside the capsule; the puncture needle is configured to puncture the capsule and squeeze the sealing glue into the first annular groove. The optoelectronic connector provided by the present invention realizes sealing through the cooperation of the plug and the socket. When the plug is inserted into the socket, the puncture needle punctures the capsule, and squeezes the sealing glue inside the capsule into the gap between the plug and the socket, achieving the effects of waterproof and dustproof.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of communication technologies, and in particular, to an optoelectronic connector. Background Art

[0002] High altitude cosmic ray observatories are used to explore the origin of high-energy cosmic rays and related cosmic evolution and high-energy celestial activities, search for dark matter, widely search for gamma-ray sources in the universe, especially within the Milky Way, etc. In order to ensure the stability of detector communication, an optoelectronic composite cable is selected to provide power supply and communication support. Therefore, a high-quality connector is required to meet the connection between the optoelectronic composite cable and the equipment. On the premise of meeting the conventional mechanical performance requirements, it is also required to have good waterproof and dustproof performance to ensure the smooth power supply and communication under harsh conditions. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an optoelectronic connector to meet the requirements for waterproof and dustproof of the optoelectronic connector.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the technical solution provided by the present invention is as follows:

[0005] An optoelectronic connector includes a plug, a socket and a capsule; the plug is inserted into the socket, and the capsule is arranged in the socket; a storage capsule groove and a first annular groove are arranged on the end face of the socket, and the storage capsule groove communicates with the first annular groove; a first convex ring and a puncture needle are arranged on the end face of the plug; the puncture needle is inserted into the storage capsule groove, and the first convex ring is inserted into the first annular groove; the capsule is arranged in the storage capsule groove, and a sealing glue is contained in the capsule; the puncture needle is configured to puncture the capsule and squeeze the sealing glue into the first annular groove.

[0006] Further, a circular first diversion groove is arranged on one side of the first convex ring close to the storage capsule groove, and the first diversion groove communicates with the storage capsule groove.

[0007] Further, a second annular groove is arranged on the socket, and a second convex ring is arranged on the plug; the second convex ring is inserted into the second annular groove, and the second annular groove communicates with the storage capsule groove; the second annular groove is coaxial with the first annular groove, and the second convex ring is coaxial with the first convex ring.

[0008] Further, a circular second diversion groove is arranged on the second convex ring, and the second diversion groove communicates with the storage capsule groove.

[0009] Further, a guiding strip is arranged on the plug, and a guiding groove is arranged on the socket, and the guiding strip is inserted into the guiding groove.

[0010] Further, the plug includes a body and a locking member, and the locking member is sleeved on the body; the locking member is configured to be movable along the axial direction of the body; the locking member is sleeved on the socket and screwed with the socket.

[0011] Further, a first jack and a second jack are provided on the plug, and a first pin and a second pin are provided on the socket; the first pin is inserted into the first jack, and the second pin is inserted into the second jack; the diameter of the first pin is greater than that of the second pin.

[0012] Further, the optoelectronic connector further includes a push rod; the push rod is screwed to the body and configured to move along the axial direction of the body; a top plate is provided on the socket, and the top plate is configured to be abutted against the push rod.

[0013] Further, a wing plate is provided on the body, and a threaded hole is provided on the wing plate; the push rod is inserted into the threaded hole.

[0014] Further, the outer layers of the plug and the socket are coated with insulating rubber.

[0015] In combination with the above technical solutions, the technical effects that the present invention can achieve are as follows:

[0016] The optoelectronic connector provided by the present invention includes a plug, a socket and a capsule; the plug is inserted into the socket, and the capsule is arranged inside the socket; a capsule storage groove and a first annular groove are provided on the end face of the socket, and the capsule storage groove communicates with the first annular groove; a first convex ring and a puncture needle are provided on the end face of the plug; the puncture needle is inserted into the capsule storage groove, and the first convex ring is inserted into the first annular groove; the capsule is arranged inside the capsule storage groove, and a sealing glue is contained inside the capsule; the puncture needle is configured to puncture the capsule and squeeze the sealing glue into the first annular groove.

[0017] The optoelectronic connector provided by the present invention realizes sealing through the cooperation of the plug and the socket. When the plug is inserted into the socket, the puncture needle punctures the capsule, and the sealing glue inside the capsule is squeezed into the gap between the plug and the socket, thereby eliminating the gap between the plug and the socket to achieve the effects of waterproofing and dustproofing. Description of the Drawings

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the optoelectronic connector provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the optoelectronic connector provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the plug;

[0022] Figure 4 It is the front view of the plug;

[0023] Figure 5 Is the left view of the body;

[0024] Figure 6 Is Figure 5 The A-A sectional view of

[0025] Figure 7 Is Figure 6 The enlarged detail view of

[0026] Figure 8 Is the structural schematic diagram of the socket;

[0027] Figure 9 Is the right view of the socket;

[0028] Figure 10 Is the front view of the socket.

[0029] Icons: 100 - plug; 200 - socket; 300 - ejector rod; 110 - body; 120 - locking member; 111 - first convex ring; 112 - stylet; 113 - second convex ring; 114 - wing plate; 115 - guiding strip; 116 - sheath; 117 - optical pin; 118 - electrical pin; 211 - first pin; 212 - second pin; 213 - top plate; 10a - first flow guiding groove; 10b - second flow guiding groove; 10c - first jack; 10d - second jack; 20a - first annular groove; 20b - storage sac groove; 20c - second annular groove; 20d - guiding groove; 20e - optical jack; 20f - electrical jack. Detailed implementation manners

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Usually, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and illustrated herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0031] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed present invention, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] The following will describe in detail some implementation manners of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. Without conflict, the following embodiments and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0033] To ensure the stable and safe operation of the electromagnetic particle detector, the connection between the optical cable and the detector is required to be strict. It not only needs to meet the mechanical performance requirements of the conventional plug 100 and socket 200, but also requires good waterproof and dustproof performance.

[0034] In view of this, the present invention provides an optoelectronic connector including a plug 100, a socket 200 and a capsule; the plug 100 is inserted into the socket 200, and the capsule is arranged in the socket 200; a capsule storage groove 20b and a first annular groove 20a are arranged on the end face of the socket 200, and the capsule storage groove 20b communicates with the first annular groove 20a; a first convex ring 111 and a puncture needle 112 are arranged on the end face of the plug 100; the puncture needle 112 is inserted into the capsule storage groove 20b, and the first convex ring 111 is inserted into the first annular groove 20a; the capsule is arranged in the capsule storage groove 20b, and a sealant is contained in the capsule; the puncture needle 112 is configured to puncture the capsule and squeeze the sealant into the first annular groove 20a.

[0035] The optoelectronic connector provided by the present invention realizes sealing through the cooperation of the plug 100 and the socket 200. When the plug 100 is inserted into the socket 200, the puncture needle 112 punctures the capsule, and the sealant in the capsule is squeezed into the gap between the plug 100 and the socket 200, thereby eliminating the gap between the plug 100 and the socket 200 to achieve the effects of waterproofing and dustproofing.

[0036] The following combines Figures 1 - 10 to detail the structure and shape of the optoelectronic connector provided in this embodiment:

[0037] In the optional solution provided in this embodiment, a circular first diversion groove 10a is arranged on the side of the first convex ring 111 close to the capsule storage groove 20b, and the first diversion groove 10a communicates with the capsule storage groove 20b. As Figure 7 shown, through the first diversion groove 10a, the sealant can flow smoothly along the first annular groove 20a, ensuring the formation of a circular ring of sealant to block the gap between the plug 100 and the socket 200 and achieve reliable sealing.

[0038] Optionally, the wall thickness of the first convex ring 111 can be less than the width of the first annular groove 20a, which is also used to ensure the flow of the sealant and ensure the sealing effect.

[0039] Specifically, the sealant can be selected as a waterproof caulking sealant, or a sealant with the required characteristics can be selected according to the use environment.

[0040] To enhance the sealing effect, a second annular groove 20c is provided on the socket 200, and a second convex ring 113 is provided on the plug 100; the second convex ring 113 is inserted into the second annular groove 20c, and the second annular groove 20c communicates with the storage sac groove 20b; the second annular groove 20c is coaxial with the first annular groove 20a, and the second convex ring 113 is coaxial with the first convex ring 111. Specifically, as Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 9 shown, the diameter of the second convex ring 113 is smaller than that of the first convex ring 111, the diameter of the second annular groove 20c is smaller than that of the first annular groove 20a, and the storage sac groove 20b is located between the first annular groove 20a and the second annular groove 20c, thus forming two circles of sealant to improve the reliability of sealing.

[0041] Similarly, an annular second diversion groove 10b is provided on the second convex ring 113, and the second diversion groove 10b communicates with the storage sac groove 20b, so that the sealant flowing out of the storage sac groove 20b flows along the second diversion groove 10b, ensuring that the gap between the second convex ring 113 and the second annular groove 20c is filled with the sealant to form a reliable seal.

[0042] Furthermore, to ensure sufficient sealant capacity and that the sealant can completely fill the gap, a plurality of storage sac grooves 20b evenly distributed around the axis of the first annular groove 20a can be provided, and capsules are provided in the storage sac grooves 20b, thereby reducing the flow distance of the sealant and ensuring that the sealant does not solidify after flowing a certain distance, causing poor sealing. Specifically, in this embodiment, 3 storage sac grooves 20b are evenly distributed in a ring.

[0043] In this embodiment, the plug 100 includes a body 110 and a locking member 120. As Figure 3 shown, the locking member 120 is sleeved on the body 110; the locking member 120 is configured to be movable along the axis direction of the body 110; the locking member 120 is sleeved on the socket 200 and is screwed to the socket 200. Specifically, the locking member 120 is provided with internal threads, one end of the locking member 120 away from the socket 200 abuts against the body 110. After the plug 100 is inserted into the socket 200, the locking member 120 is slid towards the socket 200, and then the locking member 120 is rotated to be screwed with the external threads on the socket 200, thereby locking the plug 100 and the body 110 to prevent the plug 100 and the body 110 from loosening due to factors such as external pulling or vibration.

[0044] In this embodiment, the body 110 includes a sheath 116, and the sheath 116 is inserted into the socket 200. Specifically, a first jack 10c and a second jack 10d are provided inside the sheath 116. Correspondingly, a first pin 211 and a second pin 212 are provided on the socket 200. As Figure 5 , Figure 9As shown. The first pin 211 is inserted into the first jack 10c, and the second pin 212 is inserted into the second jack 10d; the diameter of the first pin 211 is larger than that of the second pin 212, which facilitates quick plugging.

[0045] Meanwhile, an optical pin 117 and an electrical pin 118 are also provided inside the sheath 116. Correspondingly, an optical jack 20e and an electrical jack 20f are provided on the socket 200. The optical pin 117 is inserted into the optical jack 20e, and the electrical pin 118 is inserted into the electrical jack 20f to achieve optoelectronic connection. Specifically, 3 optical pins 117 and 3 electrical pins 118 are evenly distributed around the axis of the sheath 116. The sheath 116 can protect the optical pin 117 and the electrical pin 118 from mechanical damage. When the plug 100 is inserted into the socket 200, it can block the sealant to prevent the sealant from contacting the pins and jacks and causing damage.

[0046] Obviously, the number of the optical pin 117 and the electrical pin 118 can be determined according to the structure of the cable.

[0047] Furthermore, a ceramic sheath is provided inside the optical jack 20e for converging optical signals to reduce signal attenuation. Preferably, using a white ceramic sheath can better converge optical signals and effectively reduce losses.

[0048] Furthermore, the lengths of the first pin 211 and the second pin 212 are greater than those of the optical pin 117 and the electrical pin 118 to facilitate installation and disassembly.

[0049] In an alternative solution of this embodiment, to prevent damage caused by misalignment and incorrect insertion of the optical pin 117 and the jack, a guide strip 115 is further provided on the plug 100, as Figure 3 、 Figure 5 shown. The guide strip 115 is provided on the outer wall of the sheath 116; correspondingly, a guide groove 20d is provided on the socket 200, as Figure 8 、 Figure 9 shown. When the plug 100 is inserted into the socket 200, if the guide strip 115 is not aligned with the guide groove 20d, the plug 100 will be blocked by the guide strip 115, thus avoiding damage caused by incorrect insertion. When the guide strip 115 is aligned with the guide groove 20d, it can be smoothly inserted into the guide groove 20d, ensuring that the pins are aligned with the corresponding jacks.

[0050] In an alternative solution of this embodiment, the plug 100 and the socket 200 are made of stainless steel material to prevent corrosion and breakage under harsh conditions and reduce the service life.

[0051] Furthermore, the optoelectronic connector is also provided with a protective cover which is hung on the plug 100 or the socket 200 to prevent loss. After the plug 100 and the socket 200 are assembled, the plug 100 and the socket 200 are sleeved in the protective cover to prevent the adverse effects brought by the abrasion of the optoelectronic connector by sand and dust and the frosting caused by low temperature, so as to improve the reliability and service life of the optoelectronic connector.

[0052] In this embodiment, to ensure that the plug 100 can be smoothly pulled out from the socket 200, the optoelectronic connector further includes a ejector rod 300. As Figure 1 、 Figure 2 shown, the ejector rod 300 is screwed to the body 110 and configured to move along the axial direction of the body 110; a top plate 213 is provided on the socket 200, and the top plate 213 is configured to be abutted against the ejector rod 300.

[0053] Specifically, a wing plate 114 is provided on the body 110, and a threaded hole is opened on the wing plate 114; an external thread is provided on the ejector rod 300 and it is inserted into the threaded hole.

[0054] When the plug 100 needs to be pulled out, rotate the ejector rod 300 so that the ejector rod 300 abuts against the top plate 213, and continue to rotate the ejector rod 300 to make the ejector rod 300 move towards the top plate 213, and finally push the plug 100 and the socket 200 apart to prevent the bonding of the sealant from causing inability to plug and unplug.

[0055] In an alternative solution of this embodiment, the outer layers of the plug 100 and the socket 200 are coated with insulating rubber. After the plug 100 is inserted into the socket 200, the outer layer is coated with insulating rubber to play an insulating protection role and prevent accidents from causing danger.

[0056] The optoelectronic connector provided in this embodiment achieves good sealing through the filling and bonding of the sealant, ensuring the waterproof and dustproof performance. At the same time, the standardized design ensures the complete interchangeability of the plug and the socket. After one of the plug and the socket is damaged, it is not necessary to replace all of them, and the plug can also be connected to different sockets during use, which is convenient for circuit adjustment. And sufficient connection strength is achieved through the locking member to ensure reliable connection.

[0057] The working process of the optoelectronic connector provided in this embodiment is as follows:

[0058] During plugging, hold the plug 100 and the socket 200, align the guiding strip 115 with the guiding groove 20d, and then insert the plug 100 into the socket 200. At this time, note that the ejector rod 300 needs to be away from the top plate 213.

[0059] Under the action of the lancet 112, the capsule in the storage groove 20b is punctured, and the volume of the storage groove 20b is reduced by the lancet 112, so that the sealant in the capsule is extruded from the storage groove 20b, and the sealant flows along the first diversion groove 10a and the second diversion groove 10b and fills the first diversion groove 10a and the second diversion groove 10b, eliminating the gaps between the first convex ring 111 and the first annular groove 20a, and between the second convex ring 113 and the second annular groove 20c.

[0060] Subsequently, the locking member 120 is moved towards the socket 200, and the locking member 120 is rotated to threadedly connect the locking member 120 with the socket 200, tightly connecting the plug 100 and the body 110 to prevent loosening, as Figure 1 shown. After the sealant solidifies, stable sealing is achieved to prevent water and dust from entering the interior of the optical electrical connector.

[0061] When the plug 100 needs to be pulled out, the locking member 120 is rotated in the reverse direction to disengage the locking member 120 from the socket 200, releasing the mechanical locking. Subsequently, the ejector rod 300 is rotated so that the ejector rod 300 abuts against the top plate 213, as Figure 2 shown. Finally, the plug 100 is ejected from the socket 200 by the ejector rod 300, causing the sealant to rupture. After removing the sealant, a new capsule can be installed for the next insertion.

[0062] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. An optoelectronic connector, characterized in that, It includes a plug (100), a socket (200) and a capsule; The plug (100) is inserted into the socket (200), and the capsule is arranged inside the socket (200); An airbag storage groove (20b) and a first annular groove (20a) are arranged on the end face of the socket (200), and the airbag storage groove (20b) communicates with the first annular groove (20a); A first convex ring (111) and a lancet (112) are arranged on the end face of the plug (100); The lancet (112) is inserted into the airbag storage groove (20b), and the first convex ring (111) is inserted into the first annular groove (20a); The capsule is arranged inside the airbag storage groove (20b), and sealant is contained in the capsule; The lancet (112) is configured to pierce the capsule and squeeze the sealant into the first annular groove (20a); It further includes a push rod (300); The push rod (300) is screwed to the body (110) and is configured to move along the axial direction of the body (110); A top plate (213) is arranged on the socket (200), and the top plate (213) is configured to be able to abut against the push rod (300).

2. The optoelectronic connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, An annular first diversion groove (10a) is arranged on one side of the first convex ring (111) close to the airbag storage groove (20b), and the first diversion groove (10a) communicates with the airbag storage groove (20b).

3. The optical and electrical connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, A second annular groove (20c) is arranged on the socket (200), and a second convex ring (113) is arranged on the plug (100); The second convex ring (113) is inserted into the second annular groove (20c), and the second annular groove (20c) communicates with the airbag storage groove (20b); The second annular groove (20c) is coaxial with the first annular groove (20a), and the second convex ring (113) is coaxial with the first convex ring (111).

4. The optoelectronic connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, An annular second diversion groove (10b) is arranged on the second convex ring (113), and the second diversion groove (10b) communicates with the airbag storage groove (20b).

5. The optical and electrical connector according to claim 4, characterized in that, A guiding strip (115) is arranged on the plug (100), a guiding groove (20d) is arranged on the socket (200), and the guiding strip (115) is inserted into the guiding groove (20d).

6. The optoelectronic connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, The plug (100) includes a body (110) and a locking member (120), and the locking member (120) is sleeved on the body (110); The locking member (120) is configured to be able to move along the axial direction of the body (110); The locking member (120) is sleeved on the socket (200) and is screwed to the socket (200).

7. The optoelectronic connector according to claim 6, characterized in that, A first jack (10c) and a second jack (10d) are arranged on the plug (100), a first pin (211) and a second pin (212) are arranged on the socket (200); The first pin (211) is inserted into the first jack (10c), and the second pin (212) is inserted into the second jack (10d); The diameter of the first pin (211) is larger than that of the second pin (212).

8. The optoelectronic connector according to claim 7, wherein, A wing plate (114) is provided on the body (110), and a threaded hole is formed in the wing plate (114); The ejector rod (300) is inserted into the threaded hole.

9. The optoelectronic connector according to claim 8, wherein, The outer layers of the plug (100) and the socket (200) are coated with insulating rubber.

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