An optical fiber active connector with fast positioning of optical port, an optical fiber active connector assembly and a method for implementing the same

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of communication equipment, and provides an optical fiber active connector for fast positioning of an optical port, an optical fiber active connector assembly and an implementation method thereof, which has a structure of an optical fiber active connector main body, the optical fiber active connector main body comprising a shell (1), a connector main body (2), a plug core (9) and a tail sleeve (3); a sleeve (4) is arranged on the shell (1) and sleeved on the shell (1), a readable information label (14) storing identification information of the optical fiber active connector main body is embedded on an upper end surface of the sleeve (4), clamping grooves (13) are arranged around the sleeve (4), all the clamping grooves (13) are connected in a head-to-tail mode to form an adjusting groove (5), and a passive dustproof mechanism is arranged on the adjusting groove (5). The application adopts a structure design of a sleeve and a deformable sleeve, can realize fast positioning of a matching optical port of the optical fiber active connector, and can realize plug-in dustproof of the optical fiber active connector and the optical port.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of communication equipment technology, specifically, it relates to a fiber optic movable connector for rapid optical port positioning, a fiber optic movable connector assembly, and a method for implementing the same. Background Technology

[0002] A fiber optic active connector is a pluggable connector based on a single-core plug and an adapter. The structure of a fiber optic active connector mainly consists of a front shell, a middle connector body, and a tail nut or tail sleeve and a dust cap.

[0003] Currently, with the continuous development of communication technology, fiber optic lines are becoming increasingly dense. The positioning and identification of fiber optic active connectors and optical ports mainly rely on manual labor and paper labels, which is not only inefficient but also increases the clutter in the application scenarios of fiber optic active connectors. On the other hand, the dust caps of fiber optic active connectors are mainly for dust prevention when the fiber optic active connectors are not in use. However, after the fiber optic active connectors are plugged in, dust can easily enter the equipment through the connection, resulting in poor dust prevention after the fiber optic active connectors are plugged in. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a fiber optic movable connector for rapid optical port positioning, so as to achieve efficient and rapid positioning of the optical port and passive dust prevention of the connector port, thereby solving the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0006] A fiber optic movable connector for rapid optical port positioning includes a fiber optic movable connector body, which includes a shell, a connector body, a ferrule, and a tail sleeve. A sleeve is provided on the shell and fitted onto it. A readable information tag storing identification information of the fiber optic movable connector body is embedded in the upper end face of the sleeve. Slots are provided around the sleeve, and all slots are connected end to end to form an adjustment groove. A passive dustproof mechanism is provided on the adjustment groove.

[0007] Furthermore, the passive dustproof mechanism includes a sliding sleeve that is snapped into the slot and can slide relative to the slot, and a deformable sleeve disposed on the sliding sleeve. The lower end of the deformable sleeve is open and connected to the sliding sleeve, and its upper end is an openable and closable part. When the optical fiber movable connector body is inserted into the optical port, the deformable sleeve is squeezed and forms a dustproof sealing structure at the connection between the optical fiber movable connector body and the optical port.

[0008] Furthermore, the readable information label is a QR code label.

[0009] Furthermore, the opening and closing part is composed of several fan-shaped parts arranged in a circular array.

[0010] Furthermore, the deformable sleeve is made of rubber.

[0011] Furthermore, a connecting groove is provided on the outer shell, and the inner wall of the sleeve is provided with a limiting block that matches the connecting groove.

[0012] Furthermore, the readable information tag is located at the right end of the slot on the upper end face of the sleeve.

[0013] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention also provides an optical fiber movable connector assembly for rapid optical port positioning, including an optical fiber movable connector for rapid optical port positioning, a plurality of optical port indicator lights disposed at the optical port and corresponding one-to-one with the optical port, a microcontroller for controlling the opening and closing of the optical port indicator lights, and a communication module, wherein the microcontroller communicates with a mobile phone through the communication module.

[0014] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention also provides a method for implementing a fiber optic movable connector assembly with rapid optical port positioning, configuring a cloud server and a mobile phone with a WeChat mini-program installed for controlling the opening and closing of indicator lights; including the following steps:

[0015] (1) After the optical fiber active connector body is plugged into the optical port, the pairing information of the optical fiber active connector body and the optical port is uploaded to the cloud server.

[0016] (2) Access the WeChat mini-program on your mobile device to communicate with the cloud server and update the pairing information;

[0017] (3) Scan the readable information label on the main body of the fiber optic active connector using the WeChat mini program;

[0018] (4) Read the identification information of the fiber optic active connector body on the readable information label;

[0019] (5) After successful reading, the paired optical port indicator information is matched, and at the same time, the mobile phone and the microcontroller communicate.

[0020] (6) The mobile phone controls the paired optical port indicator light to flash via a microcontroller.

[0021] Furthermore, the pairing information includes the identification information of the fiber optic active connector body and the information of the optical port indicator light that it is paired with.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] (1) The present invention adopts a combination of sleeve and deformable sleeve. A readable information tag storing the main body identification information of the optical fiber active connector is set on the end face of the sleeve. It is used in conjunction with a smartphone and optical port indicator light. By reading the readable information tag and optical port indicator light, the matching optical port of the optical fiber active connector can be quickly located.

[0024] (2) Based on the structure of the sleeve, the present invention provides a sliding sleeve and a deformable sleeve. When the main body of the optical fiber active connector is inserted into the optical port, on the one hand, the deformable sleeve is squeezed and forms a dustproof sealing structure at the connection between the main body of the optical fiber active connector and the optical port, thereby achieving passive dustproofing at the connection between the optical fiber active connector and the optical port. On the other hand, when the optical fiber active connector is pulled out from the optical port, the sliding sleeve is slid to the left, and the deformable sleeve returns to its original shape and its left end is closed, thus preventing dust from the end face of the optical fiber active connector. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Figure 3 .

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the upper end face structure of the sleeve in this invention.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the opening and closing part in this invention.

[0030] Figure 6 This is a flowchart of Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

[0031] The names corresponding to the reference numerals in the attached drawings are as follows: 1-outer shell, 2-connector body, 3-tail sleeve, 4-sleeve, 5-adjustment groove, 6-sliding sleeve, 7-deformable sleeve, 8-opening and closing part, 9-ferrule, 10-optical port, 11-dustproof sealing structure, 12-fan-shaped part; 13-card slot; 14-readable information tag, 15-limiting block, 16-optical fiber. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To enable those skilled in the art to have a clearer understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described below are merely for illustrative purposes and to facilitate understanding. The technical solutions provided by the present invention are not limited to those provided in the following embodiments, nor should they limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this application shall have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. The terms "comprising" or "including," and similar expressions used in this application, mean that the element or object preceding the term encompasses the elements or objects listed following the term and their equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. Positional relation terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," and "rear" are determined based on the layout orientation of the accompanying drawings and are used only to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0034] Example 1

[0035] like Figures 1-5 As shown, this embodiment provides a fiber optic movable connector for rapid optical port positioning. The fiber optic movable connector includes a fiber optic movable connector body, which can adopt a mature structure currently available on the market. In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution provided in this embodiment, the structure of the fiber optic movable connector body is described here. It mainly consists of a shell, a connector body, a ferrule, and a tail sleeve. The optical fiber is inserted into the fiber optic movable connector. The connector body, ferrule, and tail sleeve mentioned above can all adopt mature structures currently available on the market.

[0036] In this embodiment, a sleeve is provided on the outer shell of the fiber optic connector body. The sleeve is located at the rear end of the outer shell, and its position should ensure that the fiber optic connector can be properly inserted into the optical port. The sleeve is generally made of the same material as the outer shell, and the shape of the sleeve matches the external shape of the outer shell. For example, if the external shape of the outer shell is circular, the cross-section of the sleeve is circular; if the external shape of the outer shell is rectangular, the sleeve has a rectangular structure.

[0037] The specific connection method between the sleeve and the main body of the fiber optic connector is as follows: A connecting groove is provided on the outer shell, and a limiting block matching the connecting groove is provided on the inner wall of the sleeve. The connecting groove has a trapezoidal structure, and the shape of the limiting block matches it. Preferably, the limiting block is made of a material with a certain deformation capability, such as plastic, and is hollow inside. The sleeve is snapped onto the outer shell of the main body of the fiber optic connector. At the beginning of the snapping, the limiting block is squeezed to move the sleeve to the rear end of the outer shell. The limiting block and the connecting groove correspond, and the limiting block returns to its original shape, completing the snapping of the sleeve and the outer shell. In another embodiment, the sleeve and the outer shell can be integrally formed.

[0038] In this embodiment, a readable information tag storing the identification information of the main body of the fiber optic active connector is embedded on the upper end face of the sleeve. The readable information tag is used to scan and read its stored information using a smartphone. When used in conjunction with a smartphone, it can realize the rapid positioning and identification of the optical port matched to the main body of the fiber optic active connector. The readable information tag is preferably a QR code tag, which is not only convenient to implement, but also more effective than traditional paper tags and conventional electronic tags.

[0039] In conjunction with the sleeve, this embodiment also includes a dustproof mechanism based on the sleeve. Specifically, slots are provided around the sleeve, and all slots are connected end to end to form an adjustment groove. A passive dustproof mechanism is provided on the adjustment groove. The passive dustproof mechanism includes a sliding sleeve that is engaged in the slot and can slide relative to the slot, and a deformable sleeve provided on the sliding sleeve. The lower end of the deformable sleeve is open and connected to the sliding sleeve, and its upper end is an openable and closable part. When the fiber optic movable connector body is inserted into the optical port, the deformable sleeve is squeezed and forms a dustproof sealing structure at the connection between the fiber optic movable connector body and the optical port. The main functions of the passive dustproof mechanism are: firstly, to provide dustproof protection at the connection position after the fiber optic movable connector is inserted into the optical port; secondly, when the fiber optic movable connector is pulled out from the optical port, the sliding sleeve is slid to the left, and the deformable sleeve returns to its original shape, with its left end closed, thus preventing dust from entering the end face of the fiber optic movable connector.

[0040] In this embodiment, the deformable sleeve has a bag-like structure and is made of rubber with a certain deformation capacity; the lower end of the deformable sleeve (with Figure 2 The direction shown is referenced to the opening shape. The sleeve is fixedly connected to the sliding sleeve at its port, and the sliding sleeve enables the deformable sleeve to slide left and right relative to the main body of the fiber optic connector. The specific implementation structure is as follows: a slot is provided around the sleeve. All the slots are connected end to end to form an adjustment groove. The cross-section of the adjustment groove is a closed shape, and its cross-sectional shape matches the shape of the sleeve, which is annular or rectangular. The sliding sleeve is engaged in the adjustment groove and can slide left and right relative to the adjustment groove. The shape of the sliding sleeve matches the shape of the adjustment groove, which is annular or rectangular. The readable information tag is located at the right end of the slot on the upper end face of the sleeve.

[0041] The upper end of the deformable sleeve (with) Figure 2 (The direction shown is the reference) is a variable end structure. Figure 2 and Figure 3 This refers to its two changing states. Specifically, the left end of the deformable sleeve is designed as an openable / closable section, which consists of several sector-shaped sections arranged in a circular array. Adjacent sector-shaped sections are connected only at their tails, with the remaining parts not connected, to ensure that the openable / closing section can open with its center as the reference. The sides and tops of adjacent sector-shaped sections are in close contact with each other or partially overlap. In the normal state (when the fiber optic connector is not plugged in), the deformable sleeve is in an extended state. At this time, the openable / closing section is in a closed state and located at the front end of the fiber optic connector, protecting the end face of the fiber optic connector from dust. When the fiber optic connector is in a closed state... When the connector is inserted into the optical port, the sliding sleeve slides to the right along the adjustment groove, and the front end of the fiber optic movable connector opens the opening and closing part, exposing the connection end. After being inserted into the optical port, the deformable sleeve is squeezed and forms a dustproof sealing structure at the connection between the fiber optic movable connector body and the optical port. It is generally in the form of a capsule structure. At this time, the dustproof sealing structure prevents dust from entering the connection between the fiber optic movable connector and the optical port. After the fiber optic movable connector is pulled out from the optical port, the sliding sleeve slides to the left, and the deformable sleeve returns to its original shape. The opening and closing part is in a closed state and is located at the front end of the fiber optic movable connector, preventing dust from entering the end face of the fiber optic movable connector.

[0042] Example 2

[0043] This embodiment provides a fiber optic movable connector assembly for rapid optical port positioning, including the fiber optic movable connector for rapid optical port positioning as described in Embodiment 1, several optical port indicator lights disposed at the optical ports and corresponding to each optical port, a microcontroller for controlling the opening and closing of the optical port indicator lights, and a communication module. The microcontroller communicates with a mobile phone via the communication module. One microcontroller and one communication module are provided to control multiple sets of optical port indicator lights. The communication module is a 4G or 5G communication module. The optical port indicator lights, microcontroller, and communication module are powered by AC mains electricity. The mobile phone is a smartphone. The mobile phone scans a readable information tag. After successful identification, it communicates with the microcontroller via the communication module and sends control commands to the microcontroller to open and close the optical port indicator lights. This controls the optical port indicator lights corresponding to the optical ports connected to the fiber optic movable connector. The optical port indicator lights turn on and off according to the control commands, thereby achieving the positioning of the optical ports connected to the fiber optic movable connector.

[0044] Example 3

[0045] like Figure 6 As shown, this embodiment provides a method for implementing a fiber optic movable connector assembly with rapid optical port positioning. This method configures a cloud server and a mobile phone with a WeChat mini-program installed for controlling the opening and closing of indicator lights. The cloud server is used for data services, and the WeChat mini-program is used for program control. The specific implementation of the above method is as follows:

[0046] First, after the staff plugs the main body of the fiber optic connector into the optical port, they upload the pairing information of the main body of the fiber optic connector and the optical port to the cloud server via a WeChat mini program. The pairing information includes the identification information of the main body of the fiber optic connector and the information of the optical port indicator light that it is paired with. The identification information is fixed and uniquely corresponds to the fiber optic connector. The optical port indicator light information can be a numbered information. For example, the pairing information can be edited as follows: connector 38 and optical port indicator light 4. Those skilled in the art can also use other pairing information, which is not particularly limited here.

[0047] After the pairing information is uploaded, you need to access the WeChat mini program on your mobile phone to communicate with the cloud server and update the pairing information.

[0048] When locating fiber optic active connectors and their corresponding optical ports during maintenance, staff can access a WeChat mini-program on their smartphones and scan the readable information label on the fiber optic active connector body to read the identification information of the connector body from the label.

[0049] If the reading is successful, the WeChat mini program will automatically match the paired optical port indicator information. At the same time, the mobile phone and the microcontroller will communicate. The information can be displayed directly as a number or as an image.

[0050] After the WeChat mini program displays pairing information and establishes a connection with the microcontroller, it enters the control interface of the optical port indicator light. According to the displayed pairing information, the staff operates the mobile phone to control the paired optical port indicator light to flash through the microcontroller, thereby achieving rapid positioning of the optical port.

[0051] The above description represents the preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements without departing from the design principles and technical solutions of the present invention, and these improvements should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fiber optic movable connector for rapid optical port positioning, comprising a fiber optic movable connector body, characterized in that, The main body of the fiber optic active connector includes a shell (1), a connector body (2), a ferrule (9), and a tail sleeve (3); a sleeve (4) is provided on the shell (1) and fitted onto the shell (1); a readable information label (14) storing the identification information of the fiber optic active connector body is embedded in the upper end face of the sleeve (4); a slot (13) is provided around the sleeve (4); all the slots (13) are connected end to end to form an adjustment groove (5); a passive dustproof mechanism is provided on the adjustment groove (5); The passive dustproof mechanism includes a sliding sleeve (6) that is snapped into the slot (13) and can slide relative to the slot (13), and a deformable sleeve (7) disposed on the sliding sleeve (6). The lower end of the deformable sleeve (7) is open and connected to the sliding sleeve (6), and its upper end is an openable and closable opening and closing part (8). When the optical fiber active connector body is inserted into the optical port (10), the deformable sleeve (7) is squeezed and forms a dustproof sealing structure (11) at the connection between the optical fiber active connector body and the optical port (10).

2. The fiber optic movable connector for rapid optical port positioning according to claim 1, characterized in that: The readable information label (14) is a QR code label.

3. The fiber optic movable connector for rapid optical port positioning according to claim 2, characterized in that: The opening and closing part (8) is composed of several fan-shaped parts (12) arranged in a ring array.

4. The fiber optic movable connector for rapid optical port positioning according to claim 3, characterized in that: The deformable sleeve (7) is made of rubber.

5. The fiber optic movable connector for rapid optical port positioning according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: A connecting groove is provided on the outer shell (1), and the inner wall of the sleeve (4) is provided with a limiting block (15) that matches the connecting groove.

6. The fiber optic movable connector for rapid optical port positioning according to claim 5, characterized in that: The readable information tag (14) is located at the right end of the slot (13) on the upper end face of the sleeve (4).

7. A fiber optic movable connector assembly for rapid optical port positioning, characterized in that: The device includes a fiber optic movable connector for rapid optical port positioning as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, a plurality of optical port indicator lights disposed at the optical port and corresponding one-to-one with the optical port, a microcontroller for controlling the opening and closing of the optical port indicator lights, and a communication module, wherein the microcontroller communicates with the mobile phone through the communication module.

8. The method for implementing the fiber optic movable connector assembly with rapid optical port positioning as described in claim 7, characterized in that, Configure a cloud server and a mobile app with a WeChat mini-program installed to control the indicator lights; including the following steps: (1) After the optical fiber active connector body is plugged into the optical port, the pairing information of the optical fiber active connector body and the optical port is uploaded to the cloud server. (2) Access the WeChat mini-program on your mobile device to communicate with the cloud server and update the pairing information; (3) Scan the readable information label on the main body of the fiber optic active connector using the WeChat mini program; (4) Read the identification information of the fiber optic active connector body on the readable information label; (5) After successful reading, the paired optical port indicator information is matched, and at the same time, the mobile phone and the microcontroller communicate. (6) The mobile phone controls the paired optical port indicator light to flash via a microcontroller.

9. The method for implementing the optical fiber movable connector assembly with rapid optical port positioning according to claim 8, characterized in that, The pairing information includes the identification information of the fiber optic active connector body and the information of the optical port indicator light that it is paired with.

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