Zero-buoyancy connector and zero-buoyancy connector assembly
By designing a buoyancy adjustment mechanism and a zero-buoyancy connector for lightweight liquids, the problem of insufficient resistance and mechanical strength of the connector in water is solved, and long-lasting zero-buoyancy and reliable signal transmission is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510587898.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-07
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-08
AI Technical Summary
In the working environment of the ocean and other waters, the connector has resistance during the winch retracting and release, and the large density of the existing connector housing material leads to insufficient mechanical strength or low-density materials that are easy to fall off, making it difficult to achieve zero buoyancy effect.
A zero-buoyancy connector is designed, including a connecting socket, a connecting plug and a buoyancy adjustment mechanism. The buoyancy adjustment mechanism composed of a adjustment block group and a connecting rope is combined with lightweight liquid and hollow microspheres to adjust the buoyancy and mechanical strength of the connector.
It realizes the long-lasting zero buoyancy effect of the connector in the water, while ensuring reliable transmission of mechanical strength and photoelectric signals, avoiding the reduction of the pressure bearing capacity of the pipe body and damage to the internal unit caused by changes in the position of the adjustment block.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of connectors, and in particular to a zero-buoyancy connector and a zero-buoyancy connector assembly. Background Art
[0002] In a working environment such as the ocean and other waters, in order to reduce the resistance generated by the connector on the winch during the winch retraction and extension process, it is necessary to make the connector float on the water surface and at the same time meet the strength requirements for winch retraction and extension. However, in order to ensure reliable optoelectronic connection, parts such as the connector housing and the optoelectronic connection structure are usually made of materials with a relatively high density such as metal, and a cavity for connecting an optical cable needs to be provided inside the connector. Assuming that a non-metallic material with a lower density is used as the connector housing, problems such as insufficient mechanical strength of the housing and damage may occur. Also, assuming that a low-density material such as a foaming material is bonded to the outside of the connector, there are also problems such as the easy detachment of the low-density material, resulting in the disappearance of the zero-buoyancy effect. Summary of the Invention
[0003] To solve the above problems, an embodiment of the present application provides a zero-buoyancy connector with a long-lasting and effective zero-buoyancy effect and high mechanical strength.
[0004] To achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted in the present application is as follows:
[0005] An embodiment of the present application provides a zero-buoyancy connector, which includes a connection socket, a connection plug, and a buoyancy adjustment mechanism; the connection socket includes a socket housing and an optoelectronic connection structure provided in the socket housing; the connection plug includes a plug housing and an optoelectronic connection structure provided in the plug housing; the buoyancy adjustment mechanism is connected between the connection socket and the connection plug, and the buoyancy adjustment mechanism includes a tube body, an adjustment block group provided in the tube body, and a connection rope passing through the adjustment block group. One adjustment block group is provided at each end of the tube body, and the adjustment block group includes an end adjustment block, a middle adjustment block, and a tail adjustment block that limits the end adjustment block and the middle adjustment block, which are arranged close to the end of the tube body.
[0006] Further, the tail adjustment block includes an adjustment block body, a clamping seat abutted against the middle adjustment block, and an elastic member located between the adjustment block body and the clamping seat.
[0007] Further, the adjustment block body includes a first body, a second body, and a fixing member. The fixing member is located inside the connection rope and forms a protrusion on the connection rope. After the first body and the second body are connected, a receiving space for receiving the protrusion is formed, and the protrusion is located inside the receiving space.
[0008] Further, at least one support block is further included in the buoyancy adjustment mechanism, and the support block is located between adjacent tail adjustment blocks in the tube body.
[0009] Furthermore, at least one of the connecting socket or the connecting plug further comprises a fluid valve, and the fluid valve is connected to the chamber formed by the tube body.
[0010] Furthermore, the buoyancy adjustment mechanism also includes a light liquid, which is located in the chamber formed by the tube body, and the density of the light liquid is less than 1 g / mL.
[0011] Furthermore, the end adjustment block, the middle adjustment block and the tail adjustment block contain hollow microspheres.
[0012] Further, the end adjustment block includes a slot for accommodating at least part of the connection socket or the connection plug.
[0013] Furthermore, the buoyancy adjustment mechanism also includes a connecting ring, which is arranged at both ends of the tube body and is used to connect the buoyancy adjustment mechanism with the connecting socket or the connecting plug.
[0014] Furthermore, one end of the connecting socket is provided with a photoelectric sealing structure for isolating a cavity formed by the tube body, and the other end of the connecting socket forms a socket cavity.
[0015] One end of the connecting plug is provided with a photoelectric sealing structure for isolating a cavity formed by the tube body, and the other end of the connecting plug forms a plug cavity.
[0016] Another aspect of an embodiment of the present application provides a zero buoyancy connector assembly, which includes at least two of the aforementioned zero buoyancy connectors, wherein a connection plug of one zero buoyancy connector is connected to a connection socket of another zero buoyancy connector.
[0017] Therefore, the embodiments of the present application have at least the following beneficial effects:
[0018] 1. In the present application, the overall buoyancy of the connector is controlled by setting a buoyancy adjustment mechanism. In addition, an adjustment block group capable of adjusting the number of adjustment blocks is set in the buoyancy adjustment mechanism, so that the buoyancy of the connector can be adjusted according to the specific water area in which it is used;
[0019] 2. In the present application, by passing the connecting rope through the adjusting block group, the connection reliability between the adjusting block group and other components is increased, and the connecting rope can also be reliably retracted and released on equipment such as a winch.
[0020] 3. In the present application, the tail adjustment block is provided to limit the movement of the end adjustment block and the middle adjustment block, so as to avoid the problem that the pressure bearing capacity of the tube body is reduced and the internal photoelectric unit is damaged due to the change of the adjustment block position during use, especially during the retraction and extension of the connector, resulting in the problem that the signal cannot be transmitted normally. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] Figure 1Schematic diagram of a structure of the connector provided by an embodiment of the present application;
[0022] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of a structure of the buoyancy adjustment mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present application;
[0023] Figure 3 For Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram at position A in
[0024] Figure 4 Partial structural cross-sectional schematic diagram of the tail adjustment block provided by an embodiment of the present application;
[0025] Figure 5 Partial structural schematic diagram in the buoyancy adjustment mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present application;
[0026] Figure 6 For Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram at position B in
[0027] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the structure after the connection plug and the buoyancy adjustment mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present application are connected to each other;
[0028] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of a structure of the connection socket provided by an embodiment of the present application;
[0029] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of a structure of the connection plug provided by an embodiment of the present application;
[0030] Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the structure after the connection socket and the connection plug provided by an embodiment of the present application are connected to each other;
[0031] Figure 11 Schematic diagram of a structure of the connector assembly provided by an embodiment of the present application;
[0032] Figure 12 Schematic diagram of a structure after the connection socket provided by an embodiment of the present application is connected to the socket end cap;
[0033] Figure 13 Schematic diagram of a structure after the connection plug provided by an embodiment of the present application is connected to the plug end cap;
[0034] Figure 14 Schematic diagram of a structure of the connector assembly with the socket end cap and the plug end cap connected to both ends provided by an embodiment of the present application
[0035] Figure 15 Schematic diagram of the structure of the connector assembly with drag ropes connected to both ends provided by an embodiment of the present application.
[0036] In the figure: Connector 100, connection socket 11, socket housing 111, optoelectronic connection structure 112, fluid valve 113, optoelectronic sealing structure 114, optical sealing structure 1141, electrical sealing structure 1142, socket chamber 115, socket end cap 116, connection plug 12, plug housing 121, plug chamber 122, plug end cap 123, buoyancy adjustment mechanism 13, pipe body 131, adjustment block group 132, end adjustment block 1321, card slot 1321a, middle adjustment block 1322, tail adjustment block 1323, adjustment block body 1323a, card holder 1323b, elastic member 1323c, first body 1323f, second body 1323g, fixing member 1323h, bolt 1323j, nut 1323k, accommodating space 1323m, connecting rope 133, support block 134, connecting ring 135, chamber 14; Connector assembly 200, optical cable 300, towing member 400. Detailed implementation manners
[0037] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of this application, the technical solutions in the specific implementation manners of this application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the implementation manners of this application.
[0038] One aspect of the embodiments of this application provides a zero-buoyancy connector 100, as Figure 1 shown. The connector 100 includes a connection socket 11, a connection plug 12, and a buoyancy adjustment mechanism 13. The buoyancy adjustment mechanism 13 is connected between the connection socket 11 and the connection plug 12, or in other words, the connection socket 11 is connected to one end of the buoyancy adjustment mechanism 13, and the connection plug 12 is connected to the other end of the buoyancy adjustment mechanism 13.
[0039] The connection socket 11 includes a socket housing 111 and an optoelectronic connection structure 112. The optoelectronic connection structure 112 is disposed inside the socket housing 111. Similarly, the connection plug 12 includes a plug housing 121 and an optoelectronic connection structure 112. The optoelectronic connection structure 112 is disposed inside the plug housing 121.
[0040] As Figure 2As shown, the buoyancy adjustment mechanism 13 includes a pipe body 131, an adjustment block group 132, and a connecting rope 133. The adjustment block group 132 is located inside the pipe body 131. Two sets of adjustment block groups 132 can be arranged inside the pipe body 131. One set of adjustment block groups 132 is arranged near the end of the connecting socket 11, and the other set of adjustment block groups 132 is arranged near the end of the connecting plug 12. When specifically arranged, the end of the adjustment block group 132 can be connected to the connecting socket 11 or the connecting plug 12, or the end of the adjustment block group 132 can also only abut against the connecting socket 11 or the connecting plug 12. The connecting rope 133 passes through the adjustment block group 132 and penetrates into the connecting socket 11 and the connecting plug 12. Such an arrangement enables the adjustment block group 132 to form a whole, and also enhances the connection strength and reliability between the adjustment block group 132 and the connecting socket 11 and the connecting plug 12. Most of the connecting rope 133 is arranged inside the buoyancy adjustment mechanism 13, which can also improve the overall strength and tensile capacity of the buoyancy adjustment mechanism 13, and increase the reliability during the retraction and deployment of the connector 100. Specifically, the connecting rope 133 can be an aramid rope.
[0041] As Figure 2As shown, the adjustment block group 132 includes an end adjustment block 1321, a middle adjustment block 1322, and a tail adjustment block 1323. The end adjustment block 1321 is disposed close to the connection socket 11 or the connection plug 12. Specifically, the end adjustment block 1321 can be connected to the connection socket 11 or the connection plug 12, or the end connection block can merely abut against the connection socket 11 or the connection plug 12. The tail adjustment block 1323 can be fixed to the pipe body 131 in the buoyancy adjustment mechanism 13 by itself. There is no relative movement between the tail adjustment block 1323 and the connection rope 133. At the same time, it can also play a role in fixing and restricting the end adjustment block 1321 and the middle adjustment block 1322, so that the adjustment block group 132 composed of the end adjustment block 1321, the middle adjustment block 1322, and the tail adjustment block 1323 can form a complete and firm whole, avoiding the movement of the end adjustment block 1321 and the middle adjustment block 1322 during use, avoiding the dispersion of the adjustment block group 132, and avoiding damage to the connection socket 11 or the connection plug 12 caused by the various components in the adjustment block group 132. During the retraction and deployment of the connector 100, the tail adjustment block 1323 and the connection rope 133 are fixed to each other. At the same time, there can be a relative displacement between the tail adjustment block 1323 and the pipe body 131, which can better realize the bending of the buoyancy adjustment mechanism 13 and realize the retraction and deployment of the connector 100. In the adjustment block group 132, the density of the middle adjustment block 1322 is relatively small, and the density of the buoyancy adjustment mechanism 13 can be adjusted by adjusting the number of the middle adjustment blocks 1322, and the density of the entire connector 100 can be adjusted so that the connector 100 can be in a zero-buoyancy state when applied in the corresponding water area. In addition, the end adjustment block 1321 and the tail adjustment block 1323 can also be of relatively small density to avoid having an adverse effect on the density adjustment of the middle adjustment block 1322. Further, the density of the end adjustment block 1321 and the tail adjustment block 1323 can also be set to be similar to or slightly larger than that of the middle adjustment block 1322 to further improve the effect and efficiency of the density adjustment of the middle adjustment block 1322. Furthermore, the end adjustment block 1321 can be made of a non-metallic material with high strength and low density for easy clamping with the connector, and the tail adjustment block 1323 can be made of the same material and have a similar structure as the middle adjustment block 1322. Such a setting can not only improve the effect and efficiency of the density adjustment of the middle adjustment block 1322, but also reduce the overall manufacturing cost of the adjustment block group 132. Specifically, the density of the middle adjustment block 1322 should be less than the density of water in general water areas to achieve the effect of making the connector 100 in a zero-buoyancy state in the water area by adjusting the number of the middle adjustment blocks 1322.
[0042] It can be understood that in the connector 100, the connection plug 12 and the connection socket 11 further include an optical unit (not shown in the figure) for optical signal transmission and an electrical unit (not shown in the figure) for electrical signal transmission or power supply. The optical unit realizes optical connection through fusion splicing in the optoelectronic connection structure 112, and the electrical unit realizes electrical connection through welding in the optoelectronic connection structure 112. The buoyancy adjustment mechanism 13 further includes an optoelectronic transmission unit (not shown in the figure) connecting the connection socket 11 and the connection plug 12 at both ends, so that optical connection and electrical connection are realized between the connection socket 11 and the connection plug 12 at both ends of the zero-buoyancy connector 100, and the above-mentioned optoelectronic transmission unit passes through the buoyancy adjustment mechanism 13. The technical solution of the embodiment of the present application does not involve improvements to the above-mentioned optical unit, electrical unit, optoelectronic transmission unit, etc., so no more detailed description of the above structure will be given.
[0043] As an optional implementation manner, such as Figure 3As shown, the tail adjustment block 1323 includes an adjustment block body 1323a, a clamping seat 1323b that abuts against the middle adjustment block 1322, and an elastic member 1323c located between the adjustment block body 1323a and the clamping seat 1323b. The tail adjustment block 1323 needs to play a role in fixing the middle adjustment block 1322 and the end adjustment block 1321, preventing the adjustment blocks in the adjustment block group 132 from separating and spreading, which may cause unnecessary troubles. For example, it can prevent the unfixed adjustment blocks from hitting the connection sockets 11 or connection plugs 12 at both ends during use and damaging the connection sockets 11 or connection plugs 12. In the embodiment of the present application, the tail adjustment block 1323 composed of the combination of the adjustment block body 1323a, the clamping seat 1323b, and the elastic member 1323c can not only play a fixing role, but also, due to the elastic telescopic function of the elastic member 1323c, endow a certain degree of freedom of movement. By selecting a suitable elastic member 1323c, the adjustment block group 132 can be bent flexibly. In the tail adjustment block 1323, the two ends of the elastic member 1323c can be fixedly connected or detachably connected to the clamping seat 1323b and the adjustment block body 1323a. In the tail adjustment block 1323, the clamping seat 1323b, the elastic member 1323c, and the adjustment block body 1323a can also be kept as three separate structures, and only abut against each other. Such a setting can improve the adaptability and stability of the adjustment block group 132. The appropriate type or size of the clamping seat 1323b, the elastic member 1323c, or the adjustment block body 1323a can be selected according to actual needs, which improves the freedom of use of the tail adjustment block 1323. Of course, it can be understood that in order to improve the connection reliability between the tail adjustment block 1323 and the middle adjustment block 1322, the clamping seat 1323b can also be connected to the side of the middle adjustment block 1322 close to the tail adjustment block 1323 in a connection manner. The specific connection manner can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection.
[0044] For the case where the tail adjustment block 1323 and the connection rope 133 are fixed to each other, the following methods or other fixing forms similar to the following methods can be adopted. As Figure 4As shown, the adjusting block body 1323a may further include a first body 1323f and a second body 1323g that can be separated from each other, and the dividing surface between the first body 1323f and the second body 1323g is perpendicular to the extending direction of the connecting rope 133. A fixing member 1323h is placed inside a corresponding part of the connecting rope 133, and at the same time, the fixing member 1323h and the connecting rope 133 are fixed to each other to form a raised structure (not shown in the figure) at the corresponding part of the connecting rope 133. Generally, the fixing member 1323h and the connecting rope 133 can be fixed by an adhesive, and the connection strength between the fixing member 1323h and the connecting rope 133 is increased by increasing the friction force between the fixing member 1323h and the connecting rope 133. The first body 1323f and the second body 1323g are respectively sleeved at both ends of the raised structure in the connecting rope 133 first, and then the first body 1323f and the second body 1323g are connected and fixed to each other to form a complete adjusting block body 1323a. The connection strength between the adjusting block body 1323a and the connecting rope 133 is enhanced by the way that the first body 1323f and the second body 1323g in the adjusting block body 1323a press the raised structure on the connecting rope 133, the displacement of the tail adjusting block 132 in the axial direction of the connecting rope 133 is restricted, and the connection stability of the tail adjusting block 1323 is improved. In addition, arranging the fixing member 1323h inside the connecting rope 133 can also play a role in positioning to determine the setting position of the tail adjusting block 1323 on the connecting rope 133. Specifically, the first body 1323f and the second body 1323g are connected by a fastener, and the fastener can be a combination of a bolt and a nut. As Figure 4As shown in the figure, the first body 1323f and the second body 1323g are connected together by bolts 1323j and nuts 1323k to form a complete adjusting block body 1323a. After the first body 1323f and the second body 1323g are connected, an accommodating space 1323m capable of accommodating the protruding structure on the connecting rope 133 can be formed inside them. After the protruding structures on the first body 1323f, the second body 1323g and the connecting rope 133 are fixed to each other, the protruding structure of the connecting rope 133 is fixed in the accommodating space 1323m formed by the first body 1323f and the second body 1323g, and they interact to restrict the displacement of the adjusting block body 1323a in the axial direction of the connecting rope. Specifically, the fixing member 1323h can be a spindle-shaped member. It can be understood that the above description is only an example of the mutual connection method between the tail adjusting block 1323 and the connecting rope 133 in this application, and does not mean that the connection method between the tail adjusting block 1323 and the connecting rope 133 is limited to the above method. Exemplarily, the tail adjusting block 1323 and the connecting rope 133 can also be connected by any feasible method such as bonding with an adhesive, expansion connection or interference connection. In addition, the shape of the fixing member 1323h can also be other feasible shapes except the spindle shape, such as spherical, spindle-shaped or ellipsoidal, etc.
[0045] As an alternative embodiment, as Figure 5 shown, the buoyancy adjustment mechanism 13 further includes at least one support block 134. The support block 134 is located at the middle position of the pipe body 131, and can be specifically arranged between adjacent tail adjusting blocks 1323. The adjusting block group 132 is basically only arranged at both ends of the buoyancy adjustment mechanism 13. For the case where the overall length of the buoyancy adjustment mechanism 13 is relatively long, a plurality of support blocks 134 can be arranged between adjacent tail adjusting blocks 1323 to support the pipe body 131 as a whole, avoiding situations such as depression in the middle section of the pipe body 131, and improving the safety and stability of the photoelectric transmission unit arranged in the pipe body 131. Further, the support block 134 can be in a relatively static state with the connecting rope 133, avoiding damage to the pipe body 131 or other components inside the pipe body 131 caused by the displacement of the support block 134. In addition, the structure of the support block 134 can also play a role in supporting the photoelectric transmission unit arranged in the buoyancy adjustment mechanism 13, avoiding problems such as damage to the photoelectric transmission unit due to lack of effective support during use. Specifically, the support block 134 can adopt a structure similar to the middle adjusting block 1322, and the support block 134 can be fixed on the connecting rope 133 by sewing to achieve reliable positioning.
[0046] As an alternative embodiment, as Figure 6An end portion of the shown end adjustment block 1321 further forms a slot 1321a for accommodating at least a part of the connection socket 11 or the connection plug 12. The slot 1321a is provided in the end adjustment block 1321, and the slot 1321a can function to be mutually snap-connected with the connection socket 11 or the connection plug 12, enhancing the connection stability between the adjustment block group 132 and the connection socket 11 or the connection plug 12. At the same time, through the connection between the end adjustment block 1321 and the connection socket 11 and the connection plug 12, the end adjustment block can prevent the optoelectronic sealing structure exposed outside the connection plug 11 or the connection socket 12 from being damaged during the bending process, and prevent the light-weight liquid in the pipe body 131 from seeping into the connector and affecting the optoelectronic performance.
[0047] As an alternative embodiment, at least one location of the connection socket 11 or the connection plug 12 further includes a fluid valve 113, and the fluid valve 113 communicates with a chamber formed by the pipe body 131. Figure 7 The structural schematic diagram of the fluid valve 113 located in the connection plug 12 is shown. When the fluid valve is located in the connection socket 11, the specific setting position of the fluid valve 113 in the connection socket 11 can also refer to the setting position of the fluid valve 113 in the connection plug 12 or other positions after appropriate adjustment. In the embodiments of the present application, not only can the overall density of the connector 100 be adjusted by the adjustment block group 132, but also the overall density can be adjusted by filling a light-weight liquid with a smaller density into the buoyancy adjustment mechanism 13 of the connector 100. By providing the fluid valve 113 in the connection socket 11 or the connection plug 12 and communicating with the chamber formed by the pipe body 131 in the buoyancy adjustment mechanism 13, the light-weight liquid can be injected into the chamber through the fluid valve 113 to adjust the overall density of the connector 100. Specifically, the fluid valve 113 can be provided only at one of the connection socket 11 or the connection plug 12. Taking advantage of the fact that all parts of the pipe body 131 communicate with each other, oil is filled at the end where the fluid valve 113 is installed, and air is extracted at the other end. By filling oil in this way, the oil filling efficiency can be improved, and the purpose of filling the light-weight liquid into the chamber formed by the pipe body 131 can be achieved. At the same time, the fluid valve 113 can be either a one-way valve that can prevent the backflow of the light-weight liquid or a two-way valve that can control the bidirectional flow of the light-weight liquid in the chamber.
[0048] As an alternative embodiment, the buoyancy adjustment mechanism 13 further includes a light liquid located in the chamber formed by the tube body 131, and the density of the light liquid is less than 1 g / mL. Injecting an appropriate type and amount of light liquid into the buoyancy adjustment mechanism 13 can better adjust the density of the buoyancy adjustment mechanism 13. When the density of the light liquid is less than 1 g / mL, the density of the light liquid can basically be less than the density of the liquid in the water area, and using such a light liquid can more easily and better adjust the density of the connector 100. Specifically, the light liquid can be selected as light wax oil. The density of light wax oil is usually about 0.8 g / mL, which has a relatively small density and can meet the density adjustment requirements of the connector 100 in this application. After adjustment with light wax oil, the connector 100 can be in a zero buoyancy state. In addition, filling the light liquid in the chamber formed by the tube body 131 can also play a role in balancing the liquid pressures on both sides of the tube body 131, avoiding the situation that the tube body 131 is damaged due to the liquid pressure difference on both sides of the tube body 131 during use.
[0049] As an alternative embodiment, the end adjustment block 1321, the middle adjustment block 1322, and the tail adjustment block 1323 contain hollow microspheres. Due to their hollow structure, the hollow microspheres have a relatively low density. By arranging the hollow microspheres in the end adjustment block 1321, the middle adjustment block 1322, and the tail adjustment block 1323 in the adjustment block group 132, the overall density of the end adjustment block 1321, the middle adjustment block 1322, the tail adjustment block 1323, and the adjustment block group 132 can be reduced, thereby reducing the density of the connector 100. By adjusting the number of hollow microspheres and correspondingly adjusting the number of the middle adjustment block 1322, the density of the connector 100 can be better adjusted to make the connector 100 in a relatively zero buoyancy state. Specifically, the end adjustment block 1321, the middle adjustment block 1322, and the tail adjustment block 1323 can be directly composed of hollow microspheres, or can be formed by filling hollow microspheres in a shell. More specifically, the hollow microspheres can be selected as glass microspheres. Glass microspheres are a common type of hollow microspheres with good performance, which can not only meet the usage requirements in the embodiments of this application, but also ensure the service life.
[0050] As an alternative embodiment, as Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, one end of the connection socket 11 is provided with an optoelectronic sealing structure 114 forming a chamber by an isolation tube body 131, and the other end of the connection socket 11 forms a socket chamber 115; one end of the connection plug 12 is provided with an optoelectronic sealing structure 114 forming a chamber by an isolation tube body 131, and the other end of the connection plug 12 forms a plug chamber 122. The optoelectronic sealing structure 114 can isolate the optoelectronic connection structure 112 in the connector 100 from the chamber formed by the tube body 131, avoiding the contact of light and light-weight liquids that may exist in the chamber with the optoelectronic connection structure 112 and affecting the optoelectronic connection structure 112, preventing the optical unit and the electrical unit from being contaminated, and also avoiding the contamination of optoelectronic signals during the use of the connector 100. Specifically, the optoelectronic sealing structure 114 may include an optical sealing structure 1141 and an electrical sealing structure 1142. In addition, as Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 shown, when two adjacent connectors 100 are connected to each other, the connection socket 11 of one connector 100 is connected to the connection plug 12 of the other connector 100, and the socket chamber 115 at one end of the connection socket 11 is also connected to the plug chamber 122 of the connection plug 12. After the socket chamber 115 and the plug chamber 122 are connected to each other, a substantially sealed chamber 14 can be formed. The chamber 14 is used to connect the optical unit and the electrical unit or store the optical units and electrical units that are not used or redundant in the connector 100, which can prevent the optical unit and the electrical unit from being contaminated, and also avoid the contamination of optoelectronic signals during the use of the connector 100.
[0051] As an optional implementation manner, the buoyancy adjustment mechanism 13 includes a connection ring 135. The connection ring 135 is disposed at both ends of the tube body 131 and is used for connecting the buoyancy adjustment mechanism 13 to the connection socket 11 or the connection plug 12 (as Figure 1 shown). The connection ring 135 on the buoyancy adjustment mechanism 13 can press the tube body 131 against the connection socket 11 and the connection plug 12, enabling the buoyancy adjustment mechanism 13 to be better connected to the connection socket 11 and the connection plug 12, enhancing the connection performance and eliminating the gap between the buoyancy adjustment mechanism 13 and the connection socket 11 and the connection plug 12, avoiding water seeping into the tube body 131 during the use of the connector 100 and causing the connector 100 to lose the zero-buoyancy effect. Specifically, the connection ring 135 may be a crimping ring or the like.
[0052] Another aspect of the embodiments of the present application further provides a method as Figure 11The zero-buoyancy connector assembly 200 shown, the zero-buoyancy connector assembly 200 includes at least two zero-buoyancy connectors 100 as described above, and the connection plug 12 of one zero-buoyancy connector 100 is connected to the connection socket 11 of another zero-buoyancy connector 100. In actual application, the connector 100 in the present application is usually used in a manner that multiple connectors 100 are connected to form a connector assembly 200. Specifically, the connection plug 12 of one connector 100 is connected to the connection socket 11 of another adjacent connector 100, and finally a connector assembly 200 is formed according to this setting. In the connector assembly 200, the connection socket 11 and the connection plug 12 are respectively at both ends. During the processes of retracting, deploying, dragging, etc. of the connector assembly 200, the connection socket 11 and the connection plug 12 at both ends can be sealed using the socket end cap 116 shown in Figure 12 and the plug end cap 123 shown in Figure 13 to form the structure shown in Figure 14 . At the same time, a dragging member 400 and other mechanisms that can facilitate dragging can also be provided on the socket end cap and the plug end cap to form the structure shown in Figure 15 . The dragging member 14 can specifically be components such as a dragging cable or a dragging rope.
[0053] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only some preferred embodiments of the present application and are not used to limit the present application. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those skilled in the art, they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A zero-buoyancy connector, characterized in that, Comprising: A connection socket, the connection socket including a socket housing and an optoelectronic connection structure provided in the socket housing; A connection plug, the connection plug including a plug housing and an optoelectronic connection structure provided in the plug housing; A buoyancy adjustment mechanism, the buoyancy adjustment mechanism being connected between the connection socket and the connection plug, the buoyancy adjustment mechanism including a tube body, an adjustment block group provided in the tube body, and a connection rope passing through the adjustment block group, with one adjustment block group provided at each end of the tube body, the adjustment block group including an end adjustment block, a middle adjustment block, and a tail adjustment block that restricts the end adjustment block and the middle adjustment block, the end adjustment block being disposed close to the end of the tube body.
2. The zero-buoyancy connector according to claim 1, wherein: The tail adjustment block includes an adjustment block body, a card seat abutting against the middle adjustment block, and an elastic member located between the adjustment block body and the card seat.
3. The zero-buoyancy connector according to claim 2, wherein: The adjustment block body includes a first body, a second body, and a fixing member, the fixing member being located inside the connection rope and forming a protrusion on the connection rope, and an accommodation space for accommodating the protrusion is formed after the first body and the second body are connected, and the protrusion is located inside the accommodation space.
4. The zero-buoyancy connector according to claim 1, wherein: At least one support block is further included in the buoyancy adjustment mechanism, and the support block is located between adjacent tail adjustment blocks in the tube body.
5. The zero-buoyancy connector according to claim 1, wherein: At least one of the connection socket or the connection plug further includes a fluid valve, and the fluid valve communicates with the chamber formed by the tube body.
6. The zero-buoyancy connector according to claim 1, wherein: The buoyancy adjustment mechanism further includes a light liquid, the light liquid is located in the chamber formed by the tube body, and the density of the light liquid is less than 1 g / mL.
7. The zero-buoyancy connector according to claim 1, wherein: The end adjustment block, the middle adjustment block, and the tail adjustment block contain hollow microspheres.
8. The zero-buoyancy connector according to claim 1, wherein: The buoyancy adjustment mechanism further includes a connection ring, the connection ring is provided at both ends of the tube body and is used for connecting the buoyancy adjustment mechanism with the connection socket or the connection plug.
9. The zero-buoyancy connector according to claim 1, wherein: One end of the connection socket is provided with an optoelectronic sealing structure that isolates the chamber formed by the tube body, and the other end of the connection socket forms a socket chamber; One end of the connection plug is provided with an optoelectronic sealing structure that isolates the chamber formed by the tube body, and the other end of the connection plug forms a plug chamber.
10. A zero-buoyancy connector assembly, wherein: The zero-buoyancy connector assembly includes at least two zero-buoyancy connectors according to any one of claims 1 to 9, and the connection plug of one zero-buoyancy connector is connected to the connection socket of another zero-buoyancy connector.