A fast fiber optic connector

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of fiber optic connector technology, and more particularly to a fast fiber optic connector. The technical solution includes a panel, a connector, compression rods, and a spring. The panels are equidistantly distributed, with two mounting slots (I and II) distributed inside both ends of the panel, connected by a spring. Mounting slots (I and II) are respectively located on both sides of the upper end of the panel. A rotating seat is embedded in the inner wall of the lower end of each mounting slot. A rotating shaft is rotatably mounted inside the upper end of the rotating seat. A rotating rod is provided at the upper end of the rotating shaft, and symmetrically distributed compression rods are provided on the outer wall of the rotating shaft. Equidistantly distributed interfaces are provided at both ends of the panel, and connectors are inserted into these interfaces. One end of each connector is provided with a fiber optic tubing. This invention, by elastically connecting multiple panels together and expanding the spacing between the panels through compression, saves time and improves the safety of fiber optic connector insertion and removal.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of fiber optic connector technology, and more particularly to a fast fiber optic connector. Background Technology

[0002] A fiber optic connector is an optical device used at the end of an optical cable. By precisely aligning the cores of two optical fibers, it enables low-loss and high-reliability transmission of optical signals. Fiber optic connectors are typically inserted into the interfaces of optical modules to transmit optical signals from switches and routers to the fiber optic link. 40G / 100G networks require MPO multi-core connectors. A single panel can integrate dozens of ports to meet the centralized cabling needs of TOR switches. For example, FTTH splitters require multiple SC / LC interfaces to support the connection of user-side and central office optical cables on the same panel.

[0003] Because the gaps between connectors are too small, it is difficult to apply force with fingers or tools, which may damage the latches. Using push-pull high-density connectors may cause adjacent connectors to detach from the panel, and accidental contact with adjacent connectors may cause link interruption, affecting the insertion and removal efficiency of fiber optic connectors. To address these issues, we propose a fast fiber optic connector. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the problems in the prior art where the gaps between connectors are too small, making it difficult to apply force with fingers or tools, which may damage the latches. Furthermore, the use of push-pull high-density connectors may cause adjacent connectors to detach from the panel, leading to accidental contact with adjacent connectors and resulting in link interruption, thus affecting the insertion and removal efficiency of fiber optic connectors. This invention proposes a fast fiber optic connector.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a fast fiber optic connector, comprising a panel, a connector, compression rods, and springs. The panel is equidistantly distributed, and two mounting slots are provided inside both ends of the panel. A spring connects the two mounting slots. Mounting slots are provided on both sides of the upper end of the panel. A rotating seat is embedded in the inner wall of the lower end of the mounting slot. A rotating shaft is rotatably mounted inside the upper end of the rotating seat. A rotating rod is provided at the upper end of the rotating shaft. Compression rods are symmetrically distributed on the outer wall of the rotating shaft. Both ends of the panel have equidistantly distributed interfaces, and connectors are inserted into the interfaces. One end of the connector is provided with a fiber optic tube.

[0006] Preferably, both mounting groove one and mounting groove two have guide surfaces that are distributed in opposite directions inside. During the rotation of the extrusion rod, the guide surfaces guide the rotating extrusion rod, causing the extrusion rod to press the panels that are pressed together to move outwards and away from each other.

[0007] Preferably, a support groove is provided between the guide surfaces, and the distance between the guide surfaces gradually decreases from the center to the support groove. Both ends of the pressing rod are located inside the support groove. When the panel is being laminated, the two ends of the pressing rod are located inside the support groove, and the support groove is used to position the pressing rod, preventing the pressing rod from applying pressure to the panel.

[0008] Preferably, each of the guide surfaces has a slot, and the connection between the slot and the guide surface has an arc surface. After the extrusion rod enters the slot through the guide surface, it is positioned, thus temporarily positioning the extrusion rod. At this time, the panels that are attached together are also temporarily positioned after unfolding. The process of the guide surface entering the slot through the arc surface reduces the resistance when the extrusion rod enters and exits the slot.

[0009] Preferably, a sleeve groove is formed on the inner wall of one side of the second mounting groove, and the sleeve groove is fitted onto the outside of the rotating seat. When the panels are attached together, the first mounting groove and the second mounting groove are fitted together, and the sleeve groove is fitted onto the outside of the rotating seat. After the first mounting groove and the second mounting groove are fitted together, the rotating seat is effectively positioned.

[0010] Preferably, one end of the first assembly slot is provided with a guide rod inserted into the spring, and one end of the second assembly slot is provided with a sleeve fitted over the spring and the guide rod. During the extension and retraction of the spring, the guide rod slides inside the sleeve, limiting the extension and retraction of the spring and preventing spring deviation. Furthermore, the guide rod and the sleeve are slidably installed to guide the panel that moves relative to or away from each other.

[0011] Preferably, a pressure block is provided on one side of the upper end of the connector, and anti-slip particles are provided on the upper end of the pressure block at equal intervals. By pressing the pressure block and applying force to the connector, the connector can be inserted and removed. During insertion and removal, the anti-slip particles enhance the anti-slip properties of the skin and increase the tightness of the fit with the hand.

[0012] Preferably, a central block is provided on one side of the panel, a locking block is provided at one end of the central block, and an extrusion block is provided on the outer wall of one side of the panel located on the side of the locking block.

[0013] Preferably, one end of the panel is provided with a bracket symmetrically distributed on one side of the interface, and the central block has a mounting shaft that is rotatably installed inside the bracket at both ends. The bracket provides rotational support for the mounting shaft. When the connector is squeezed by the extrusion block during the insertion and removal process, it drives the central block to rotate around the mounting shaft. The locking block provides a positioning effect for the extrusion block that passes through.

[0014] Preferably, the rotating shaft is fitted with symmetrically distributed torsion springs, each end of which is connected to the central block and the support, respectively. When the mounting shaft rotates, a torsional force is applied to the torsion springs, so that the locking block is subjected to torsional elastic support, thereby positioning the squeezing block.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0016] 1. In this invention, the optical fiber installed inside the optical fiber tube and connected to the connector is assembled with the panel by inserting the connector into the interface of the panel. When the optical fiber connector is pulled out, the panel is connected by several single-interface panels through spring elastic connection. The gripping screw drives the squeezing rod to squeeze the panel connection, so that the panels at the connector are relatively open, expanding the spacing between the connectors and expanding the assembly space of the optical fiber connector. This avoids pulling out the adjacent optical fiber connector when pulling out the optical fiber connector, making the insertion and removal of the optical fiber connector stable and convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a top-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a front-view three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a top-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the bracket of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a top-view perspective view of the internal three-dimensional structure of mounting slot one and mounting slot two of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a side sectional view of the three-dimensional structure of the sleeve of the present invention.

[0022] Reference numerals: 1. Panel; 2. Mounting slot one; 3. Interface; 4. Connector; 5. Fiber optic tubing; 6. Pressure block; 7. Anti-slip particles; 8. Shelf groove; 9. Guide surface; 10. Slot; 11. Arc surface; 12. Rotating seat; 13. Rotating shaft; 14. Rotating rod; 15. Extrusion rod; 16. Spring; 17. Assembly slot one; 18. Guide rod; 19. Sleeve; 20. Assembly slot two; 21. Bracket; 22. Torsion spring; 23. Center block; 24. Mounting shaft; 25. Slot; 26. Extrusion block; 27. Socket groove; 28. Mounting slot two. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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, and 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.

[0024] like Figures 1-5As shown, the present invention proposes a fast fiber optic connector, including a panel 1, a connector 4, a compression rod 15, and a spring 16. The panel 1 is equidistantly distributed, and the two ends of the panel 1 are provided with an assembly groove 17 and an assembly groove 20. The spring 16 connects the assembly groove 17 and the assembly groove 20. The upper ends of the panel 1 are provided with an installation groove 2 and an installation groove 28 respectively. The lower end of the installation groove 2 is fitted with a rotating seat 12. The upper end of the rotating seat 12 is rotatably mounted with a rotating shaft 13. The upper end of the rotating shaft 13 is provided with a rotating rod 14. The outer wall of the rotating shaft 13 is provided with symmetrically distributed compression rods 15. The two ends of the panel 1 are provided with equidistantly distributed interfaces 3. The interfaces 3 are inserted into the connector 4. One end of the connector 4 is provided with an optical fiber tube 5.

[0025] Both mounting slot 1 2 and mounting slot 2 28 have guide surfaces 9 that are relatively distributed inside;

[0026] A support groove 8 is provided between the guide surfaces 9, and the spacing between the guide surfaces 9 gradually decreases from the center to the support groove 8. Both ends of the extrusion rod 15 are located inside the support groove 8.

[0027] Each guide surface 9 is provided with a slot 10, and an arc surface 11 is provided at the connection between the slot 10 and the guide surface 9.

[0028] A sleeve groove 27 is provided on one side of the inner wall of the mounting groove 28, and the sleeve groove 27 is sleeved on the outside of the rotating seat 12.

[0029] One end of the assembly slot 17 is provided with a guide rod 18 inserted into the spring 16, and one end of the assembly slot 20 is provided with a sleeve 19 sleeved on the outside of the spring 16 and the guide rod 18.

[0030] A pressure block 6 is provided on one side of the upper end of connector 4, and anti-slip particles 7 are provided on the upper end of pressure block 6 at equal intervals.

[0031] A central block 23 is provided on one side of panel 1, a locking block 25 is provided at one end of the central block 23, and a squeezing block 26 located on one side of the locking block 25 is provided on the outer wall of one side of panel 1.

[0032] One end of the panel 1 is provided with a bracket 21 symmetrically distributed on one side of the interface 3, and the center block 23 is inserted with a mounting shaft 24 that is rotatably installed inside the bracket 21 at both the top and bottom ends.

[0033] A torsion spring 22 is symmetrically distributed on the outside of the rotating shaft 13 and connected at both ends to the center block 23 and the bracket 21 respectively;

[0034] Based on the implementation steps of Embodiment 1: Before use, the optical fiber is connected to the connector 4 and located inside the optical fiber tube 5. The optical fiber tube 5 is connected to the connector 4 to ensure that the optical fiber can be firmly inserted into the connector 4 and to protect the optical fiber. Then, the connector 4 is aligned with the interface 3 on the panel 1 and the connector 4 is gently inserted. When it is necessary to pull out the connector 4, the rotating rod 14 is grasped and rotated to drive the rotating shaft 13 and the pressing rod 15 on it to rotate. During the rotation, the pressing rod 15 moves along the guide surface 9 inside the mounting groove. Since the distance between the guide surfaces 9 gradually decreases from the center to the resting groove 8, the two ends of the pressing rod 15 gradually move outward under the guidance of the guide surface 9, thereby applying a pressing force to the connection of the panel 1, so that the originally tightly fitted panel 1 is relatively opened, and the distance between the connectors 4 is expanded.

[0035] Utilizing the elasticity of spring 16, spring 16 is installed between the first assembly groove 17 and the second assembly groove 20 inside both ends of panel 1. When the pressing rod 15 applies a pressing force to panel 1, spring 16 is compressed, and a gap appears between panels 1, providing sufficient operating space for the connector 4 to be pulled out. At the same time, the setting of guide rod 18 and sleeve 19 ensures the stability of spring 16 during the extension and retraction process, avoids deviation, and provides guidance for the relative or opposite movement of panel 1.

[0036] The advantages of this quick fiber optic connector 4 are that it significantly improves the insertion and removal efficiency of the fiber optic connector 4. Through the design of the rotary rod 14 and the pressing rod 15, the operator does not need to apply force directly to the connector 4, avoiding the problem of difficulty in applying force or damage to the buckle due to the small gap of the connector 4. At the same time, the control of the panel 1 by the pressing rod 15 effectively prevents accidental contact with adjacent connectors 4, reducing the risk of link interruption. In addition, the pressure block 6 and its anti-slip particles 7 at the upper end of the connector 4 further improve the anti-slip and stability during the insertion and removal process.

[0037] To address the issues of small gaps and difficulty in insertion and removal of connector 4, the design of the compression rod 15 and panel 1 enables flexible adjustment of the spacing between connector 4, facilitating insertion and removal operations. Furthermore, it avoids the problem of adjacent connector 4 detaching that may occur with push-pull high-density connector 4, ensuring the stability and reliability of the fiber optic connection. Through precise control of the rotary rod 14 and compression rod 15, it effectively prevents accidental contact with adjacent connector 4, thereby improving the overall efficiency and safety of the fiber optic connector 4.

[0038] The above specific embodiments are merely several preferred embodiments of the present invention. Based on the technical solutions of the present invention and the relevant teachings of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can make various alternative improvements and combinations to the above specific embodiments.

[0039] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the present invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A fast fiber optic connector, comprising a faceplate (1), a connector (4), a compression rod (15), and a spring (16), characterized in that: The panel (1) is evenly distributed. Assembly slot 1 (17) and assembly slot 2 (20) are distributed inside both ends of the panel (1). A spring (16) is connected between assembly slot 1 (17) and assembly slot 2 (20). Mounting slot 1 (2) and mounting slot 2 (28) are respectively opened on both sides of the upper end of the panel (1). A rotating seat (12) is embedded in the inner wall of the lower end of mounting slot 1 (2). A rotating shaft (13) is rotatably installed inside the upper end of the rotating seat (12). A rotating rod (14) is provided at the upper end of the rotating shaft (13). A symmetrically distributed extrusion rod (15) is provided on the outer wall of the rotating shaft (13). An interface (3) is evenly distributed at both ends of the panel (1). A connector (4) is inserted into the interface (3). An optical fiber tube (5) is provided at one end of the connector (4). Both mounting slot 1 (2) and mounting slot 2 (28) have guide surfaces (9) that are relatively distributed inside; A support groove (8) is provided between the guide surfaces (9), and the distance between the guide surfaces (9) gradually decreases from the center to the support groove (8). Both ends of the extrusion rod (15) are located inside the support groove (8).

2. The fast fiber optic connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the guide surfaces (9) is provided with a slot (10), and the slot (10) and the guide surface (9) are provided with an arc surface (11).

3. A fast fiber optic connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the second mounting groove (28) is provided with a sleeve groove (27), which is sleeved on the outside of the rotating seat (12).

4. A fast fiber optic connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the first assembly slot (17) is provided with a guide rod (18) inserted into the spring (16), and one end of the second assembly slot (20) is provided with a sleeve (19) sleeved on the outside of the spring (16) and the guide rod (18).

5. A fast fiber optic connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pressure block (6) is provided on one side of the upper end of the connector (4), and anti-slip particles (7) are provided on the upper end of the pressure block (6) at equal intervals.

6. A fast fiber optic connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A central block (23) is provided on one side of the panel (1), a locking block (25) is provided at one end of the central block (23), and a squeezing block (26) is provided on the outer wall of one side of the panel (1) located on the side of the locking block (25).

7. A fast fiber optic connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: One end of the panel (1) is provided with a bracket (21) symmetrically distributed on one side of the interface (3), and the center block (23) is connected to a mounting shaft (24) that is rotatably installed inside the bracket (21) at both ends.

8. A fast fiber optic connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: The rotating shaft (13) is fitted with symmetrically distributed torsion springs (22) with its two ends connected to the center block (23) and the bracket (21) respectively.

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