An MPO adapter with a lockable dustproof structure

Abstract

This invention discloses a lockable dustproof structure for an MPO adapter. The MPO adapter's spring arm has a limiting hook, and the insertion part of the MPO lockable dustproof cover has a limiting groove. When the lock cylinder of the MPO lockable dustproof cover pushes the spring arm of the MPO adapter, the limiting hook on the spring arm engages with the limiting groove on the insertion part, locking the MPO adapter and the MPO lockable dustproof cover. Without the pull rod, the lock cylinder of the MPO lockable dustproof cover cannot be pulled, meaning the MPO adapter and the MPO lockable dustproof cover cannot be unlocked. The MPO lockable dustproof cover effectively prevents dust from entering the MPO adapter and affecting network data performance, and also protects the MPO adapter from being arbitrarily inserted by other connectors, preventing data theft. Therefore, the MPO adapter lockable dustproof structure of this invention has the advantages of good security and excellent dustproof effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of network communication technology, and in particular to a lockable dustproof structure for an MPO adapter with good security and dustproof effect. Background Technology

[0002] MPO adapters, as common network connection devices, are widely used in fiber-to-fiber connections in network communication. MPO adapters employ a standardized jack latch structure, facilitating insertion and removal. However, in existing technologies, if the MPO adapter port is reserved, it remains open, frequently allowing dust or other impurities to enter, directly affecting its subsequent performance and network communication. Furthermore, the open port also poses a risk of malicious insertion of other connectors, leading to data theft or network intrusion, resulting in complete network security incidents. Therefore, it is necessary to propose an improvement to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems in the prior art and provide a lockable dustproof structure for an MPO adapter with good security and dustproof effect.

[0004] The technical solution of this invention is: an MPO adapter with a lockable dustproof structure, comprising an MPO adapter, an MPO lockable dustproof cover, and a pull rod; the MPO adapter includes a housing and a spring arm disposed within the housing, the end of the spring arm being provided with a limiting hook, and a gap being provided between the housing and the spring arm; the MPO lockable dustproof cover includes a main body and a lock cylinder, the main body including an insertion part for inserting into the MPO adapter and a flat part integrally disposed with the insertion part, the insertion part being provided with a limiting groove corresponding to the limiting hook, the lock cylinder being sleeved on the insertion part and slidable along the insertion part, the lock cylinder including a protrusion and a limiting hole, the flat part being provided with a first opening corresponding to the protrusion, the protrusion extending out of the flat part through the first opening, and the flat part also being provided with a second opening for inserting the pull rod; when the MPO lockable dustproof cover is inserted into the MPO adapter, pressing the protruding part of the flat part... The protruding portion allows the lock cylinder to move towards the MPO adapter along the insertion portion. The lock cylinder inserts into the gap between the spring arm and the outer shell, pushing the spring arm away from the outer shell. At this time, the limiting hook engages with the limiting groove to lock the MPO adapter and the MPO lockable dust cover. The end of the pull rod is provided with a hook. When unlocking is required, the pull rod is inserted into the MPO lockable dust cover through the second opening. The hook engages with the limiting hole of the lock cylinder. Pulling the pull rod moves the lock cylinder away from the MPO adapter, disengaging it from the gap between the outer shell and the spring arm. The spring arm moves towards the outer shell, disengaging the limiting hook from the limiting groove. The MPO adapter and the MPO lockable dust cover are unlocked, and the MPO lockable dust cover can be pulled out from the MPO adapter.

[0005] As a preferred technical solution, the length of the protrusion protruding from the flat portion is equal to the distance the lock cylinder slides along the insertion portion. When the protrusion is pressed, the lock cylinder is pushed into the gap between the MPO adapter housing and the spring arm. When the MPO adapter and the MPO lockable dust cover are locked together, the protrusion is flush with the flat portion.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution, there are two spring arms, two limiting hooks, and two corresponding limiting grooves.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution, two limiting holes are provided, and two corresponding hooks are also provided.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the flat part is provided with a storage cavity corresponding to the lock cylinder, and the lock cylinder slides in the storage cavity; a limit block is provided on the insertion part, and the lock cylinder slides to the gap between the MPO adapter housing and the spring arm. When the MPO adapter is locked with the MPO lockable dust cover, the lock cylinder abuts against the limit block.

[0009] This invention discloses a lockable dustproof structure for an MPO adapter. The MPO adapter's spring arm has a limiting hook, and the insertion part of the MPO lockable dustproof cover has a limiting groove. When the lock cylinder of the MPO lockable dustproof cover pushes the spring arm of the MPO adapter, the limiting hook on the spring arm engages with the limiting groove on the insertion part, locking the MPO adapter and the MPO lockable dustproof cover. Without the pull rod, the lock cylinder of the MPO lockable dustproof cover cannot be pulled, meaning the MPO adapter and the MPO lockable dustproof cover cannot be unlocked. The MPO lockable dustproof cover effectively prevents dust from entering the MPO adapter and affecting network data performance. It also protects the MPO adapter from being arbitrarily inserted by other connectors, preventing data theft. Therefore, this invention's lockable dustproof structure for an MPO adapter has the advantages of good security and excellent dustproof performance. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of a specific embodiment of the lockable dustproof structure for an MPO adapter according to the present invention;

[0011] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a specific embodiment of the lockable dustproof structure of an MPO adapter according to the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0012] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0013] The terminology used in the embodiments of this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in the embodiments of this invention and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. “Multiple” generally includes at least two, but does not exclude the inclusion of at least one.

[0014] It should be understood that the term "and / or" used in this article is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0015] Depending on the context, the words “if” or “suppose” as used here can be interpreted as “when” or “in response to determination” or “in response to detection.” Similarly, depending on the context, the phrases “if determination” or “if detection (of the stated condition or event)” can be interpreted as “when determination” or “in response to determination” or “when detection (of the stated condition or event)” or “in response to detection (of the stated condition or event).”

[0016] It should also be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a product or system comprising a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a product or system. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the product or system that includes said element.

[0017] like Figure 1 The image shows a specific embodiment of a lockable dustproof structure for an MPO adapter according to the present invention. This embodiment of the lockable dustproof structure for an MPO adapter includes an MPO adapter 1, an MPO lockable dustproof cover 2, and a pull rod 3. As shown... Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the MPO adapter 1 includes a housing 11 and a spring arm 12 disposed within the housing 11. The end of the spring arm 12 is provided with a limiting hook 13, and a gap is provided between the housing 11 and the spring arm 12. The other main structures of the MPO adapter 1 in this embodiment are the same as those of the MPO adapter in the prior art, and will not be described in detail here. The MPO lockable dust cover 2 includes a main body and a lock cylinder 21. The main body includes an insertion part 22 inserted into the MPO adapter 1 and a flat part 23 integrally disposed with the insertion part 22. The insertion part is provided with a limiting groove 24 corresponding to the limiting hook 13 of the spring arm 12 of the MPO adapter 1. The lock cylinder 21 is sleeved on the insertion part 22 and can slide along the insertion part 22. The lock cylinder 22 includes a protrusion 25 and a limiting hole 26. The flat part 24 is provided with a first opening 27 corresponding to the protrusion 25, and the protrusion 25 can extend out of the flat part 23 through the first opening 27. The flat part 23 is also provided with a second opening 28 for the pull rod 3 to be inserted. When the MPO lockable dust cover 2 is inserted into the MPO adapter 1, the protrusion 25 of the extended flat part 23 is pressed, causing the lock cylinder 21 to move along the insertion part 22 toward the MPO adapter 1. The lock cylinder 21 is inserted into the gap between the spring arm 12 of the MPO adapter and the outer shell 11. The lock cylinder 21 squeezes the spring arm 12, pushing the spring arm 12 away from the outer shell 11. At this time, the limiting hook 13 on the spring arm 12 cooperates with the limiting groove 24 on the insertion part 22 to lock the MPO adapter 1 and the MPO lockable dust cover 2 together. The end of the lever 3 is provided with a hook 31. When unlocking is required, the lever 3 extends into the MOP lockable dust cover 2 through the second opening 28 of the flat part 23. The hook 31 engages with the limiting hole 26 of the lock cylinder 21. When the lever 3 is pulled, the lock cylinder 21 moves away from the MPO adapter 1 and disengages from the gap between the outer shell 11 and the spring arm 12. The spring arm 12 is no longer compressed and moves towards the outer shell 11. The limiting hook 13 on the spring arm 12 disengages from the limiting groove 24 on the insertion part 22. The MPO adapter 1 and the MPO lockable dust cover are unlocked. At this time, the MPO lockable dust cover 2 can be pulled out from the MPO adapter 1. The present invention discloses a locking dustproof structure for an MPO adapter. When the protruding part of the lock cylinder is pushed to lock the MPO adapter and the MPO locking dustproof cover, the MPO locking dustproof cover cannot be pulled out of the MPO adapter without a pull rod. The MPO locking dustproof cover can effectively prevent dust from entering the inside of the MPO adapter and affecting network data performance. It can also protect the MPO adapter from being arbitrarily inserted by other connectors and prevent data theft.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment, in this embodiment, the length of the protrusion 25 protruding from the flat portion 23 is equal to the distance the lock cylinder 12 slides along the insertion portion 22. When the protrusion 25 is pressed, pushing the lock cylinder 21 into the gap between the housing 11 and the spring arm 12 of the MPO adapter 1, and the MPO adapter 1 and the MPO lockable dust cover are locked together, the protrusion 25 is flush with the flat portion 23. At this time, the protrusion 25 no longer protrudes from the flat portion, which can effectively prevent others from pulling out the lock cylinder 21 by pinching the protrusion 25, ensuring that the MPO adapter 1 and the MPO lockable dust cover 2 can only be unlocked by pulling the lever 3.

[0019] In order to ensure the locking effect between the MPO adapter 1 and the MPO lockable dust cover 2, in this embodiment, two spring arms 12 are provided, two limit hooks 13 are also provided, and two limit slots 24 of the insertion part 22 are also provided accordingly.

[0020] In order to ensure the pulling force of the lever 3 on the lock cylinder 21, in this embodiment, two limiting holes 26 are provided, and two hooks 31 of the lever 3 are also provided.

[0021] like Figure 2 As shown, in order to ensure that the lock cylinder 21 slides within the main body of the MPO lockable dust cover, in this embodiment, the flat part 23 is provided with a storage cavity 231 corresponding to the lock cylinder 21. The lock cylinder 21 slides within the storage cavity 231. At the same time, in order to prevent the lock cylinder 21 from falling off the insertion part 22, a limiting block 221 is provided on the insertion part 22. When the lock cylinder 21 slides to the position closest to the MPO adapter 1, that is, when the lock cylinder 21 slides into the gap between the outer shell 11 and the spring arm 12 of the adapter 1, and the MPO adapter 1 and the MOP lockable dust cover 2 are locked together, the end of the lock cylinder 21 near the MPO adapter 1 abuts against the limiting block 221.

[0022] This invention discloses a lockable dustproof structure for an MPO adapter. The MPO adapter's spring arm has a limiting hook, and the insertion part of the MPO lockable dustproof cover has a limiting groove. When the lock cylinder of the MPO lockable dustproof cover pushes the spring arm of the MPO adapter, the limiting hook on the spring arm engages with the limiting groove on the insertion part, locking the MPO adapter and the MPO lockable dustproof cover. Without the pull rod, the lock cylinder of the MPO lockable dustproof cover cannot be pulled, meaning the MPO adapter and the MPO lockable dustproof cover cannot be unlocked. The MPO lockable dustproof cover effectively prevents dust from entering the MPO adapter and affecting network data performance. It also protects the MPO adapter from being arbitrarily inserted by other connectors, preventing data theft. Therefore, this invention's lockable dustproof structure for an MPO adapter has the advantages of good security and excellent dustproof performance.

[0023] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. All equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of the claims of this invention should fall within the technical scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A lockable dustproof structure for an MPO adapter, characterized in that: The system includes an MPO adapter, an MPO lockable dust cover, and a pull rod. The MPO adapter includes a housing and a spring arm disposed within the housing. A limit hook is provided at the end of the spring arm, and a gap is provided between the housing and the spring arm. The MPO lockable dust cover includes a main body and a lock cylinder. The main body includes an insertion part for inserting into the MPO adapter and a flat part integrally formed with the insertion part. The insertion part has a limit groove corresponding to the limit hook. The lock cylinder is fitted onto the insertion part and can slide along the insertion part. The lock cylinder includes a protrusion and a limiting hole. A first opening is provided on the flat part corresponding to the protrusion, allowing the protrusion to extend out of the flat part through the first opening. A second opening is also provided on the flat part for inserting the pull rod. When the MPO lockable dust cover is inserted into the MPO adapter, pressing the protrusion extending out of the flat part causes the lock cylinder to slide along the insertion part. The locking cylinder moves towards the MPO adapter, inserts into the gap between the spring arm and the outer shell, and pushes the spring arm away from the outer shell. At this time, the limiting hook engages with the limiting groove to lock the MPO adapter and the MPO lockable dust cover. The end of the pull rod is provided with a hook. When unlocking is required, the pull rod is inserted into the MPO lockable dust cover through the second opening. The hook engages with the limiting hole of the lock cylinder. Pulling the pull rod moves the lock cylinder away from the MPO adapter, disengaging it from the gap between the outer shell and the spring arm. The spring arm moves towards the outer shell, disengaging the limiting hook from the limiting groove. The MPO adapter and the MPO lockable dust cover are unlocked, and the MPO lockable dust cover can be pulled out from the MPO adapter.

2. The MPO adapter with lockable dustproof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the protrusion protruding from the flat portion is equal to the distance the lock cylinder slides along the insertion portion; Press the protrusion to push the lock cylinder into the gap between the MPO adapter housing and the spring arm. When the MPO adapter and the MPO lockable dust cover are locked together, the protrusion is flush with the flat part.

3. The MPO adapter with lockable dustproof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two spring arms, two limit hooks, and two corresponding limit slots.

4. The MPO adapter with lockable dustproof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two limiting holes and two corresponding hooks.

5. The MPO adapter with lockable dustproof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flat portion has a storage cavity corresponding to the lock cylinder, and the lock cylinder slides within the storage cavity; a limit block is provided on the insertion portion, and the lock cylinder slides to the gap between the MPO adapter housing and the spring arm. When the MPO adapter is locked with the MPO lockable dust cover, the lock cylinder abuts against the limit block.

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