A clamp for disassembling a fiber connector outer frame sleeve

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of fiber connector matching devices, in particular to a clamp for disassembling a fiber connector outer frame sleeve, which comprises an upper clamp body, a lower clamp body, a clamp rotating shaft, a placing groove and a positioning groove. The upper clamp body comprises an upper clamp plate, an upper clamp arm and a lower clamp handle, and the upper clamp plate is connected with the upper clamp arm through a first detachable assembly; the lower clamp body comprises a lower clamp plate, a lower clamp arm and an upper clamp handle, and the lower clamp plate is connected with the lower clamp arm through a second detachable assembly; the upper clamp arm and the lower clamp arm are cross-linked and hinged through the clamp rotating shaft, so that the upper clamp arm can rotate relative to the lower clamp arm with the clamp rotating shaft as the axis; the placing groove is arranged at one end of the lower clamp plate far away from the upper clamp arm, the placing groove is used for abutting against one end of the fiber connector after clamping the one end, and the positioning groove is arranged on the upper clamp plate; after the upper clamp plate abuts against the other end of the fiber connector, the bottom of the positioning groove abuts against the ferrule, and the application has the effect of improving the disassembling process efficiency of the fiber connector.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of fiber optic connector accessories, and in particular to a clamp for disassembling the outer frame of a fiber optic connector. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, fiber optic connectors are pluggable connectors based on single-core plugs and adapters, used for fiber optic connections in fiber optic communication and network systems. The advantages of fiber optic connectors include fast and reliable connection and disconnection, making fiber optic installation, configuration, and maintenance more convenient. They are widely used in fiber optic communication and network systems, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), data centers, and telecommunications networks.

[0003] A fiber optic patch cord is a fiber optic cable used to connect fiber optic equipment. It typically consists of fiber optic cores, fiber optic connectors, and a protective sleeve. The fiber optic connector features a rectangular structure and a flexible locking mechanism, a compact design suitable for high-density installations, and provides excellent mating and removal performance. Existing fiber optic connectors are assembled from an outer frame and ferrules, among other components. When performing wall-penetrating or conduit-running operations, due to the size limitations of existing fiber optic connectors, it is necessary to enable easy and repeated assembly and disassembly of the connector's outer frame and ferrules, among other components.

[0004] However, the disassembly and reassembly of fiber optic connectors is primarily done manually. Because the outer frame and ferrule are tightly fitted, on-site disassembly and reassembly are very inconvenient for workers. If many fiber optic connectors are lined up together, the difficulty of manually disassembling a single connector increases. Careless handling can easily damage the internal ferrule, rendering the connector unusable, increasing production costs, and resulting in low efficiency. This situation needs improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To improve the efficiency of the fiber optic connector disassembly process, this application provides a clamp for disassembling the outer frame of a fiber optic connector.

[0006] This application provides a clamp for disassembling the outer frame of a fiber optic connector, employing the following technical solution: A clamp for removing the outer frame of a fiber optic connector, comprising: The upper clamp body includes an upper clamp plate, an upper clamp arm, and a lower clamp handle. The upper clamp plate is connected to the upper clamp arm via a first detachable component, and the upper clamp arm and the lower clamp handle are integrally formed. The lower clamp body includes a lower clamp plate, a lower clamp arm, and an upper clamp handle. The lower clamp plate is connected to the lower clamp arm via a second detachable component. The lower clamp arm and the upper clamp handle are integrally formed. The clamp pivot is used to cross-hing the upper clamp arm and the lower clamp arm, so that the upper clamp arm can rotate relative to the lower clamp arm with the clamp pivot as the axis. A placement slot is provided at the end of the lower clamp plate away from the upper clamp arm. The placement slot is used to snap one end of the fiber optic connector and then abut against one end of the outer frame. The positioning groove is disposed on the upper clamp plate. After the upper clamp plate abuts against the other end of the optical fiber connector, the bottom of the positioning groove abuts against the ferrule. When the upper clamp arm and the lower clamp arm rotate toward each other around the clamping shaft, the upper clamp plate and the lower clamp plate cooperate to make the bottom of the positioning groove abut against the insert, so that after the insert moves toward the lower clamp plate, the upper clamp plate and the lower clamp plate clamp the two ends of the outer frame and remove the outer frame.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, after the upper clamp plate and lower clamp handle move away from each other, the placement slot on the lower clamp plate is engaged with one end of the fiber optic connector so that the lower clamp plate abuts against the outer frame. Then, the upper clamp arm and lower clamp arm rotate around the clamp pivot in a direction that brings them closer together so that the positioning slot abuts against the ferrule. After applying force to disengage the ferrule from the outer frame, the upper clamp plate and lower clamp plate clamp both ends of the outer frame and remove the outer frame. When fiber optic patch cords are pulled through walls or pipes, it is necessary to achieve simple and repeated disassembly and assembly of the outer frame of the fiber optic connector and other components such as the ferrule. This application designs corresponding clamps for disassembling the outer frame of the fiber optic connector, which improves the efficiency of the fiber optic connector disassembly process.

[0008] Optionally, the first detachable component includes a guide rail disposed on the side of the upper clamp plate near the upper clamp arm, a guide groove disposed on the side of the upper clamp arm near the guide rail for the guide rail to be embedded, a first positioning hole disposed on the upper clamp arm, a second positioning hole disposed on the guide rail and communicating with the first positioning hole, and a screw disposed on the upper clamp arm, wherein the screw passes through the first positioning hole and is threadedly connected to the second positioning hole.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, when assembling the clamp plate and the clamp arm, the guide rail on the clamp plate is first embedded into the guide groove opened in the clamp arm. When the second positioning hole matches the first positioning hole, the screw is passed through the first positioning hole and threaded into the second positioning hole to fix the clamp plate on the clamp arm. When the clamp plate and the positioning groove opened on the clamp plate are worn, or when the diameter of the ferrule corresponding to the different models of fiber optic connectors is different, the clamp plate can be replaced in time, which helps to improve the service life of the clamp.

[0010] Optionally, multiple positioning grooves are provided on the upper clamp plate, the multiple positioning grooves are distributed at intervals along the length direction of the upper clamp plate, the diameter of the multiple positioning grooves increases sequentially along the length direction of the upper clamp plate, and multiple second positioning holes are provided on the guide rail.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, multiple positioning slots are provided on the upper clamp plate. These positioning slots are spaced apart along the length of the upper clamp plate, and the diameter of each positioning slot is different to accommodate the ferrules on different models of fiber optic connectors. Therefore, each positioning slot is matched with a corresponding second positioning hole. The appropriate positioning slot can be selected by sliding the guide rail, and the corresponding second positioning hole can be locked by screws, so that the clamp can be used for different models of fiber optic connectors, thereby improving the practicality of the clamp.

[0012] Optionally, the second detachable component includes a first fixing hole disposed on the lower clamp arm, a second fixing hole disposed on the lower clamp plate and communicating with the first fixing hole, a first bolt disposed in the first fixing hole, a second bolt disposed in the second fixing hole, and a third fixing hole disposed on the first bolt and for the second bolt to be inserted. The diameter of the first fixing hole is larger than the diameter of the second fixing hole, and the diameter of the third fixing hole is equal to the diameter of the second fixing hole. After the first bolt is threadedly connected to the first fixing hole, the third fixing hole communicates with the second fixing hole. After the second bolt passes through the second fixing hole, it is threadedly connected to the third fixing hole.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, when fixing the lower clamp arm and the lower clamp plate, the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole are matched first, the first bolt is embedded in the first fixing hole, and the inner wall of the first fixing hole is threaded to fix the first bolt in the first fixing hole. The third fixing hole on the first bolt is connected to the second fixing hole. After the second bolt passes through the second fixing hole, it is threaded to the third fixing hole. At this time, the second bolt is threaded to the second fixing hole and the second bolt is threaded to the third fixing hole, which helps to improve the stability of the lower clamp plate installed on the lower clamp arm.

[0014] Optionally, the first bolt includes a first screw threadedly connected to a first fixing hole and a first bolt head disposed on the first screw. The lower clamp arm is provided with a first receiving groove for the first bolt head to be embedded. The second bolt includes a second screw threadedly connected to a second fixing hole and a second bolt head disposed on the second screw. The upper clamp plate is provided with a second receiving groove for the second bolt head to be embedded.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the first bolt head of the first bolt is stored in the first storage groove, so that the surface of the first bolt head is flush with the surface of the lower clamp arm. The second bolt head of the second bolt is stored in the second storage groove, so that the surface of the second bolt head is flush with the surface of the lower clamp plate. When the clamp is used, it helps to reduce the protrusion of the first and second bolts and prevent damage to the cables of other fiber optic connectors that do not need to be disassembled.

[0016] Optionally, a return spring is provided between the upper clamp and the lower clamp.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, a return spring is installed between the upper and lower clamp handles. After use, the upper and lower clamp handles can automatically reset, which helps to improve the efficiency of use and facilitates the quick processing of the next fiber optic connector that needs to be disassembled.

[0018] Optionally, a first silicone layer is provided on the side of the placement groove away from the lower clamp plate, and a second silicone layer is provided on the side of the positioning groove away from the upper clamp plate.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, a first silicone layer is installed in the placement groove to avoid damaging the cable surface of the optical front connector during clamping, and a second silicone layer is installed in the positioning groove to avoid damaging the ferrule during clamping, thus preventing the optical fiber connector from being scrapped.

[0020] Optionally, the upper clamp handle is provided with a first anti-slip groove, and the lower clamp handle is provided with a second anti-slip groove.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, and by providing a first anti-slip groove on the first clamp handle and a second anti-slip groove on the second clamp handle, it is beneficial to enhance the friction between the user and the upper and lower clamp handles, and reduce the probability of the upper and lower clamp handles slipping out of the user's hand.

[0022] Optionally, a first silicone sleeve is provided on the upper clamp handle, and a second silicone sleeve is provided on the lower clamp handle.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, a first silicone sleeve is installed on the upper jaw handle and a second silicone sleeve is installed on the lower jaw handle, which helps to protect the upper and lower jaw handles and also enhances the comfort of using the clamps.

[0024] Optionally, the guide rail is provided with limiting parts on both sides, and the guide groove is provided with a limiting groove on the side near the limiting part for the limiting part to be inserted.

[0025] By adopting the above technical solution, and by installing limiting parts on both sides of the guide rail along its length, it is beneficial to improve the stability of the guide rail sliding in the guide groove, while reducing the probability of the guide rail detaching from the guide groove.

[0026] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: 1. When fiber optic patch cords are pulled through walls or conduits, it is necessary to easily and repeatedly disassemble and assemble the outer frame of the fiber optic connector and other components such as the ferrule. This application designs a corresponding clamp for disassembling the outer frame of the fiber optic connector. Specifically, the upper clamp arm and the lower clamp arm rotate around the clamp pivot in a direction that brings them closer to each other so that the positioning groove and the ferrule abut. After applying force to make the ferrule detach from the outer frame, the upper clamp plate and the lower clamp plate clamp the two ends of the outer frame and remove the outer frame, which improves the efficiency of the fiber optic connector disassembly process. 2. The upper clamp plate has multiple positioning slots, which are spaced apart along the length of the upper clamp plate. The diameter of each positioning slot is different to accommodate the ferrules on different models of fiber optic connectors. Therefore, each positioning slot is matched with a corresponding second positioning hole. The appropriate positioning slot can be selected by sliding the guide rail, and the corresponding second positioning hole can be locked by screws, so that the clamp can be used for different models of fiber optic connectors, thereby improving the practicality of the clamp. 3. When fixing the lower clamp arm and the lower clamp plate, first match the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole, insert the first bolt into the first fixing hole, and thread the inner wall of the first fixing hole so that the first bolt is fixed in the first fixing hole. The third fixing hole on the first bolt is connected to the second fixing hole. After the second bolt passes through the second fixing hole, it is threaded to the third fixing hole, which helps to improve the stability of the lower clamp plate installed on the lower clamp arm. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the clamp and fiber optic connector in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the first and second silicone sleeves in the embodiments of this application; Figure 4 This is an embodiment of the present application. Figure 2 Enlarged view of section A; Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the upper clamp plate and upper clamp arm in an embodiment of this application; Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the lower clamp plate and lower clamp arm in an embodiment of this application; Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the lower clamp plate and the lower clamp arm in an embodiment of this application; Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the first and second bolts in the embodiments of this application; Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Upper clamp body; 2. Upper clamp plate; 3. Upper clamp arm; 4. Lower clamp handle; 5. Lower clamp body; 6. Lower clamp plate; 7. Lower clamp arm; 8. Upper clamp handle; 9. Clamp pivot; 10. Placement slot; 11. Positioning slot; 12. Guide rail; 13. Guide groove; 14. First positioning hole; 15. Second positioning hole; 16. Screw; 17. First fixing hole; 18. Second fixing hole; 19. First bolt; 20. Second bolt; 21. Third fixing hole; 22. First screw; 23. First bolt head; 24. First storage slot; 25. Second screw; 26. Second bolt head; 27. Second storage slot; 28. Return spring; 29. ​​First anti-slip groove; 30. Second anti-slip groove; 31. First silicone sleeve; 32. Second silicone sleeve; 34. Limiting part; 35. Limiting groove. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0029] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0030] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0031] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0033] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0034] This application discloses a clamp for disassembling the outer frame of a fiber optic connector. (Refer to...) Figure 1 and Figure 2The clamp includes an upper clamp body 1, a lower clamp body 5, a clamping shaft 9, a placement slot 10, and a positioning slot 11. The upper clamp body 1 and the lower clamp body 5 are hinged together by the clamping shaft 9. Specifically, the upper clamp body 1 includes an upper clamp plate 2, an upper clamp arm 3, and a lower clamp handle 4, and the lower clamp body 5 includes a lower clamp plate 6, a lower clamp arm 7, and a lower clamp handle 4. Since the upper clamp plate 2 and the lower clamp plate 6 are used to clamp the outer frame and have a certain wear rate, the upper clamp plate 2 is connected to the upper clamp arm 3 through a first detachable component. If the upper clamp plate 2 is worn, the user can replace it with a new one in time. Similarly, the lower clamp plate 6 is connected to the lower clamp arm 7 through a second detachable component. If the lower clamp plate 6 is worn, a new lower clamp plate 6 can be replaced in time. To improve the stability of the clamp, the upper clamp arm 3 and the lower clamp handle 4 are integrally formed, and the lower clamp arm 7 and the upper clamp handle 8 are integrally formed. The upper clamp arm 3 and the lower clamp arm 7 are hinged to each other via the clamp pivot 9, so that the upper clamp arm 3 can rotate relative to the lower clamp arm 7 with the clamp pivot 9 as the axis. To facilitate the reset of the clamp after use, a return spring 28 is installed between the upper clamp handle 8 and the lower clamp handle 4.

[0035] Fiber optic connectors are assembled by a tight fit of the outer frame and ferrule, making on-site disassembly and assembly very inconvenient for workers. Therefore, this application designs a clamp for disassembling the outer frame. A placement slot 10 is located at the end of the lower clamp plate 6 away from the upper clamp arm 3. The placement slot 10 is used to clamp one end of the fiber optic connector and abut against one end of the outer frame. A positioning slot 11 is located on the upper clamp plate 2. After the upper clamp plate 2 abuts against the other end of the fiber optic connector, the bottom of the positioning slot 11 abuts against the ferrule. When the upper clamp arm 3 and the lower clamp arm 7 rotate around the clamp pivot 9 in a direction that brings them closer together, the upper clamp plate 2 and the lower clamp plate 6 cooperate to make the bottom of the positioning slot 11 abut against the ferrule. After the ferrule moves towards the lower clamp plate 6, the upper clamp plate 2 and the lower clamp plate 6 clamp both ends of the outer frame and remove the outer frame. When fiber optic patch cords are pulled through walls or conduits, it is necessary to easily and repeatedly disassemble and assemble the outer frame of the fiber optic connector and other components such as the ferrule. This application designs corresponding clamps for disassembling the outer frame of the fiber optic connector, which improves the efficiency of the fiber optic connector disassembly process.

[0036] To prevent damage to the ferrule during clamping, which could render the fiber optic connector unusable, a first silicone layer is provided on the side of the placement slot 10 away from the lower clamp plate 6, and a second silicone layer is provided on the side of the positioning slot 11 away from the upper clamp plate 2. This reduces the risk of the clamps damaging the ferrule or cable in the fiber optic connector during clamping.

[0037] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3To increase the friction between the upper clamp handle 8 and the lower clamp handle 4, and reduce the probability of the clamp handle 8 and the lower clamp handle 4 slipping out of the hand, a first anti-slip groove 29 is provided on the upper clamp handle 8, and a second anti-slip groove 30 is provided on the lower clamp handle 4. In some embodiments, to improve the service life of the clamps, a first silicone sleeve 31 is fitted onto the upper clamp handle 8 to protect it, and a second silicone sleeve 32 is fitted onto the lower clamp handle 4 to protect it, which helps to enhance the comfort of using the clamps. Anti-slip textures can be added to the first silicone sleeve 31 and the second silicone sleeve 32 to reduce the probability of the clamps slipping out of the hand during use.

[0038] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 The first detachable component includes a guide rail 12, a guide groove 13, a first positioning hole 14, a second positioning hole 15, and a screw 16. The guide rail 12 is fixed to the upper clamp plate 2 near the upper clamp arm 3. The upper clamp arm 3 has a guide groove 13 on the side near the guide rail 12 for the guide rail 12 to be inserted, so that the guide rail 12 can slide and adjust within the guide groove 13. In order to improve the stability of the guide rail 12 sliding within the guide groove 13, limiting parts 34 are fixed on both sides of the guide rail 12. The limiting parts 34 are fixed on both sides of the guide rail 12 along the length direction. The guide groove 13 has a limiting groove 35 on the side near the limiting parts 34 for the limiting parts 34 to be inserted. By installing limiting parts 34 on both sides of the guide rail 12 along the length direction, it is beneficial to improve the stability of the guide rail 12 sliding within the guide groove 13, and at the same time reduce the probability of the guide rail 12 disengaging from the guide groove 13. The first positioning hole 14 is formed on the upper clamp arm 3, and the second positioning hole 15 is formed on the guide rail 12 and communicates with the first positioning hole 14. When assembling the upper clamp plate 2 and the upper clamp arm 3, the guide rail 12 on the upper clamp plate 2 is first inserted into the guide groove 13 formed on the upper clamp arm 3. The limiting part 34 restricts the sliding direction of the guide rail 12. After adjusting the position of the guide rail 12 so that the corresponding second positioning hole 15 matches the first positioning hole 14, the screw 16 is passed through the first positioning hole 14 and threadedly connected to the second positioning hole 15, thereby fixing the upper clamp plate 2 on the upper clamp arm 3.

[0039] Specifically, the upper clamp plate 2 has multiple positioning slots 11, and each positioning slot 11 corresponds to a corresponding second positioning hole 15. The multiple positioning slots 11 are spaced apart along the length of the upper clamp plate 2, and the diameter of each positioning slot 11 is different to accommodate ferrules on different types of fiber optic connectors. In some embodiments, the diameters of the multiple positioning slots 11 increase or decrease sequentially along the length of the upper clamp plate 2. When the corresponding second positioning hole 15 is locked with the first positioning hole 14 by screws 16, the positioning slot 11 corresponding to the second positioning hole 15 serves as the positioning slot 11 that abuts against the ferrule. Therefore, this application can select a suitable positioning slot 11 using the sliding guide rail 12, so that the clamp can fit different types of fiber optic connectors, improving the practicality of the clamp.

[0040] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 The second detachable component includes a first fixing hole 17, a second fixing hole 18, a first bolt 19, a second bolt 20, and a third fixing hole 21. The first fixing hole 17 is formed on the lower clamp arm 7, the second fixing hole 18 is formed on the lower clamp plate 6 and communicates with the first fixing hole 17, the first bolt 19 is installed in the first fixing hole 17, the second bolt 20 is installed in the second fixing hole 18, and the third fixing hole 21 is formed on the first bolt 19 and allows the second bolt 20 to be inserted. When assembling the lower clamp plate 6 onto the lower clamp arm 7, first match the first fixing hole 17 with the corresponding second fixing hole 18, then insert the first bolt 19 into the first fixing hole 17. The inner wall of the first fixing hole 17 is threaded to fix the first bolt 19 within it. The third fixing hole 21 on the first bolt 19 communicates with the second fixing hole 18. After passing the second bolt 20 through the second fixing hole 18, it is threaded into the third fixing hole 21. This threaded connection between the second bolt 20 and the second fixing hole 18, as well as the third fixing hole 21, improves the stability of the lower clamp plate 6 mounted on the lower clamp arm 7. Specifically, the diameter of the first fixing hole 17 is smaller than the diameter of the second fixing hole 18, and the diameter of the third fixing hole 21 is equal to the diameter of the second fixing hole 18.

[0041] Among them, reference Figure 8 The first bolt 19 includes a first screw 22 and a first bolt head 23. The first screw 22 is threaded to the first fixing hole 17, and the first bolt head 23 is fixed to the first screw 22, with the diameter of the first bolt head 23 being larger than the diameter of the first screw 22. The second bolt 20 includes a second screw 25 and a second bolt head 26. The second screw 25 is threaded to the second fixing hole 18, and the second bolt head 26 is fixed to the second screw 25. If many fiber optic connectors are arranged together, in order to reduce the damage to other fiber optic connectors when the clamps are removing the outer frame of the fiber optic connectors, the present application provides a first storage groove 24 on the lower clamp arm 7 for the first bolt head 23 to be inserted, and a second storage groove 27 on the upper clamp plate 2 for the second bolt head 26 to be inserted, so that the first bolt head 23 on the first bolt 19 and the second bolt head 26 on the second bolt 20 are stored, so that the upper surface of the first bolt head 23 is flush with the surface of the lower clamp arm 7, and the upper surface of the second bolt head 26 is flush with the surface of the lower clamp arm 7.

[0042] The implementation principle of a clamp for disassembling the outer frame of a fiber optic connector according to an embodiment of this application is as follows: After the upper clamp plate 2 and the lower clamp handle 4 move away from each other, the placement slot 10 on the lower clamp plate 6 is engaged with one end of the fiber optic connector, abutting against the outer frame. Then, the upper clamp arm 3 and the lower clamp arm 7 are rotated around the clamp pivot 9 in a direction that brings them closer together, so that the positioning slot 11 abuts against the ferrule. Force is then applied to disengage the ferrule from the outer frame. The upper clamp plate 2 and the lower clamp plate 6 then clamp both ends of the outer frame and remove it. Since the upper clamp plate 2 and the lower clamp plate 6 are used to clamp the outer frame and are subject to wear, the upper clamp plate 2 is connected to the upper clamp arm 3 via a first detachable component. If the upper clamp plate 2 is worn, the user can replace it with a new one. Similarly, the lower clamp plate 6 is connected to the lower clamp arm 7 via a second detachable component. If the lower clamp plate 6 is worn, a new lower clamp plate 6 can be replaced. The upper clamp plate 2 has multiple positioning slots 11, and each positioning slot 11 corresponds to a second positioning hole 15. The diameter of each positioning slot 11 is different to accommodate the ferrules on different models of fiber optic connectors. This application allows selection of a suitable positioning slot 11 via a sliding guide rail 12, enabling the clamp to fit different models of fiber optic connectors and improving its practicality. When fiber optic patch cords are being pulled through walls or conduits, easy and repeated disassembly and assembly of the fiber optic connector's outer frame and ferrules is required. This application designs a corresponding clamp for disassembling the outer frame of the fiber optic connector, and allows switching between the appropriate positioning slots 11 depending on the model of the fiber optic connector. Therefore, the solution in this application can improve the efficiency of the fiber optic connector disassembly process.

[0043] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A clamp for disassembling the outer frame of a fiber optic connector, characterized in that, include: Upper clamp body (1), the upper clamp body (1) includes an upper clamp plate (2), an upper clamp arm (3) and a lower clamp handle (4), the upper clamp plate (2) is connected to the upper clamp arm (3) through a first detachable component, and the upper clamp arm (3) and the lower clamp handle (4) are integrally formed; The lower clamp body (5) includes a lower clamp plate (6), a lower clamp arm (7) and an upper clamp handle (8). The lower clamp plate (6) is connected to the lower clamp arm (7) through a second detachable component. The lower clamp arm (7) and the upper clamp handle (8) are integrally formed. The clamp pivot (9) is used to hinge the upper clamp arm (3) and the lower clamp arm (7) together so that the upper clamp arm (3) can rotate relative to the lower clamp arm (7) with the clamp pivot (9) as the axis. Placement slot (10), the placement slot (10) is located at one end of the lower clamp plate (6) away from the upper clamp arm (3), the placement slot (10) is used to snap one end of the fiber optic connector and then abut against one end of the outer frame; Positioning groove (11), the positioning groove (11) is set on the upper clamp plate (2), after the upper clamp plate (2) abuts against the other end of the optical fiber connector, the bottom of the positioning groove (11) abuts against the ferrule; When the upper clamp arm (3) and the lower clamp arm (7) rotate toward each other around the clamp pivot (9), the upper clamp plate (2) and the lower clamp plate (6) cooperate to make the bottom of the positioning groove (11) abut against the insert, so that after the insert moves toward the lower clamp plate (6), the upper clamp plate (2) and the lower clamp plate (6) clamp the two ends of the outer frame and take out the outer frame. The first detachable component includes a guide rail (12) disposed on the side of the upper clamp plate (2) near the upper clamp arm (3), a guide groove (13) disposed on the side of the upper clamp arm (3) near the guide rail (12) and into which the guide rail (12) is embedded, a first positioning hole (14) disposed on the upper clamp arm (3), a second positioning hole (15) disposed on the guide rail (12) and communicating with the first positioning hole (14), and a screw (16) disposed on the upper clamp arm (3), wherein the screw (16) passes through the first positioning hole (14) and is threadedly connected to the second positioning hole (15); The positioning grooves (11) are provided on the upper clamp plate (2) in multiple ways. The multiple positioning grooves (11) are distributed at intervals along the length direction of the upper clamp plate (2). The diameter of the multiple positioning grooves (11) increases sequentially along the length direction of the upper clamp plate (2). The second positioning holes (15) are provided on the guide rail (12) in multiple ways.

2. The clamp for disassembling the outer frame of a fiber optic connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second detachable component includes a first fixing hole (17) disposed on the lower clamp arm (7), a second fixing hole (18) disposed on the lower clamp plate (6) and communicating with the first fixing hole (17), a first bolt (19) disposed in the first fixing hole (17), a second bolt (20) disposed in the second fixing hole (18), and a third fixing hole (21) disposed on the first bolt (19) and for the second bolt (20) to be inserted. The diameter of the first fixing hole (17) is larger than the diameter of the second fixing hole (18), and the diameter of the third fixing hole (21) is equal to the diameter of the second fixing hole (18). After the first bolt (19) is threadedly connected to the first fixing hole (17), the third fixing hole (21) communicates with the second fixing hole (18). After the second bolt (20) passes through the second fixing hole (18), it is threadedly connected to the third fixing hole (21).

3. A clamp for disassembling the outer frame of a fiber optic connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first bolt (19) includes a first screw (22) threadedly connected to the first fixing hole (17) and a first bolt head (23) disposed on the first screw (22). The lower clamp arm (7) is provided with a first receiving groove (24) for the first bolt head (23) to be embedded. The second bolt (20) includes a second screw (25) threadedly connected to the second fixing hole (18) and a second bolt head (26) disposed on the second screw (25). The upper clamp plate (2) is provided with a second receiving groove (27) for the second bolt head (26) to be embedded.

4. The clamp for disassembling the outer frame of a fiber optic connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, A return spring (28) is provided between the upper clamp (8) and the lower clamp (4).

5. A clamp for disassembling the outer frame of a fiber optic connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The placement groove (10) is provided with a first silicone layer on the side away from the lower clamp plate (6), and the positioning groove (11) is provided with a second silicone layer on the side away from the upper clamp plate (2).

6. A clamp for disassembling the outer frame of a fiber optic connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper clamp handle (8) is provided with a first anti-slip groove (29), and the lower clamp handle (4) is provided with a second anti-slip groove (30).

7. A clamp for disassembling the outer frame of a fiber optic connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper clamp handle (8) is provided with a first silicone sleeve (31), and the lower clamp handle (4) is provided with a second silicone sleeve (32).

8. A clamp for disassembling the outer frame of a fiber optic connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide rail (12) is provided with limiting parts (34) on both sides, and the guide groove (13) is provided with a limiting groove (35) for the limiting part (34) to be inserted into.

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