A multi-path optical fiber connection mechanism

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of multi-path optical fiber connecting mechanisms, it is related to optical fiber connection technical field, including connecting seat and base, the connecting seat is placed in base interior center position, the connecting seat interior is equipped with installation slot, the installation slot is equipped with multiple clamping blocks inside, the clamping block is equipped with the fixed cylinder for fixed optical fiber inside, the fixed cylinder bottom is equipped with multiple transmission grooves, the base outer wall is rotationally arranged with carousel, the carousel is provided with multiple movable columns, the movable column top end is inserted into transmission groove inside and with its sliding fit, the base top is provided with fixed column, the fixed column outside is equipped with sliding slot, the sliding slot is slidably provided with support plate inside, one end of multiple groups of optical fiber is close to each other, lifting disc drives installation rod to descend, cutter mechanism is cut to optical fiber, installation rod is fused to optical fiber by electrode piece being set on bottom, so that the connection operation of multiple optical fibers is more simple.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of optical fiber connection technology, specifically a multi-optical fiber connection mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Optical fiber, short for optical waveguide fiber, is a thin, long fiber made of glass or plastic. It uses the principle of total internal reflection to transmit light signals efficiently in the fiber core. When light travels from the high-refractive-index core to the low-refractive-index cladding, if the angle of incidence is greater than the critical angle, total internal reflection will occur at the interface between the core and the cladding, thus propagating along the fiber axis. Optical fiber is the core carrier of modern communication technology.

[0003] Fiber optic connectors can connect two optical fibers to enable data transmission between them. Existing connection mechanisms cannot simultaneously splice multiple optical fibers. They require sequential cutting, cleaning, and splicing of the fibers. Connecting and securing multiple optical fibers is cumbersome and inconvenient, affecting the speed of laying multiple optical fibers. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a multi-fiber connection mechanism to solve the problem of the inconvenience of existing multi-fiber connections.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A multi-fiber connection mechanism includes a connector and a base, and further includes:

[0007] The fixed cylinder has a connecting seat placed at the center of the base. The connecting seat has an installation groove inside, and multiple locking blocks are set inside the installation groove. A fixed cylinder for fixing optical fibers is set inside each locking block. Multiple transmission grooves are set at the bottom of the fixed cylinder. A turntable is rotatably set on the outer wall of the base. Multiple movable columns are set on the turntable. The top of each movable column passes through the transmission groove and slides with it. A fixed column is set on the top of the base. A sliding groove is set on the outside of the fixed column. A support plate is slidably set inside the sliding groove. A guide cylinder is set at one end of the support plate that protrudes from the fixed column. The fixed cylinder slides into the guide cylinder.

[0008] The lifting plate has a movable cylinder rotatably mounted on the guide cylinder, a groove is provided on the movable cylinder, a slider is slidably mounted inside the groove, a support rod is rotatably mounted on the slider, the lifting plate is mounted at the top of the support rod, an installation rod is mounted at the bottom of the lifting plate, an electrode plate for splicing optical fibers is mounted at the bottom of the installation rod, a retaining plate is mounted inside the installation groove, and a connecting seat extends from the top of the retaining plate and is provided with a spring piece.

[0009] The cutting mechanism is mounted on the guide cylinder. The connecting seat fixes the inserted optical fiber by cooperating with the fixed cylinder. The turntable drives multiple movable columns to rotate. The movable columns drive multiple fixed cylinders to move closer to each other by cooperating with the transmission groove. The fixed cylinders drive the optical fiber to move. The lifting plate drives the mounting rod to descend. The movable cylinders cut the optical fiber by cooperating with the cutting mechanism.

[0010] Based on the above technical solutions, the present invention also provides the following optional technical solutions:

[0011] In one alternative: the cutting mechanism includes a pressure plate and a cutter. A pressure plate is slidably disposed on the outside of the guide cylinder. A cutter is disposed on one side of the two pressure plates that are close to each other. A guide groove is provided on the outside of the pressure plate to cooperate with the movable cylinder. The movable cylinder drives the two cutters to move closer to each other by squeezing the guide groove.

[0012] In one alternative: a limiting plate is slidably provided at the bottom of the card block, and an inclined groove is provided at one end of the limiting plate that penetrates into the inside of the card block. A reset spring is provided outside the limiting plate, and one end of the reset spring is connected to the card block.

[0013] In one alternative: the card block has a movable groove on its outside, and the card block is slidably disposed inside the connecting seat through the movable groove. The connecting seat is provided with sealing plates on both the upper and lower sides.

[0014] In one alternative: a support column is provided at the bottom of the base, a support sleeve is slidably fitted at the bottom of the support column, a mounting base is provided on the outside of the support sleeve, and a fixing frame is provided on both sides of the mounting base.

[0015] In one alternative: the fixing frame is provided with legs at both ends, the support sleeve is provided with a connecting block on the outside, and the base is provided with a column at the bottom, the column passing through the connecting block and slidingly engaging with it.

[0016] In one alternative: the connecting block is provided with a locking bolt on its exterior, and the column is provided with a plurality of screw holes that mate with the locking bolt on its exterior.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0018] The multi-fiber connection mechanism can simultaneously cut and splice multiple sets of optical fibers, making it convenient to use. The connector fixes the inserted optical fiber by cooperating with the fixed cylinder. The turntable drives multiple movable columns to rotate, and the movable columns, in cooperation with the transmission groove, drive multiple fixed cylinders to move closer together. The fixed cylinders move the optical fibers, bringing one end of multiple sets of optical fibers closer together. The lifting plate drives the mounting rod to descend, and the movable cylinders, in cooperation with the cutting mechanism, cut the optical fiber. The mounting rod, through the electrode plates set at the bottom, splices the optical fiber, making the connection operation of multiple optical fibers simpler, reducing the error caused by manual connection of multiple optical fibers, and improving the operation speed of optical fiber connection. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a multi-fiber connection mechanism.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the turntable in a multi-fiber connection mechanism.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the base in a multi-fiber connection mechanism.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connector in a multi-fiber optic connection mechanism.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the connector in a multi-fiber optic connection mechanism.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the guide cylinder in a multi-fiber connection mechanism.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed cylinder in a multi-fiber connection mechanism.

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting plate in a multi-fiber connection mechanism.

[0027] Figure reference numerals: 1-Connecting seat, 101-Mounting groove, 2-Fiber optic body, 3-Fixed cylinder, 301-Transmission groove, 4-Clamping block, 401-Movable groove, 5-Clamping plate, 6-Turntable, 7-Movable column, 8-Support sleeve, 9-Connecting block, 10-Locking bolt, 11-Column, 12-Screw hole, 13-Mounting seat, 14-Fixed frame, 15-Support leg, 16-Lifting plate, 17-Slanted groove, 18-Base, 19-Support column, 20-Guide cylinder, 21-Movable cylinder, 211-Groove, 22-Support rod, 23-Fixed column, 231-Sliding groove, 24-Support plate, 25-Spring, 26-Cutter, 27-Slider, 28-Rotating shaft, 29-Limiting plate, 30-Reset spring, 31-Mounting rod, 32-Pressure plate, 321-Guide groove, 33-Sealing plate. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the invention.

[0029] The specific implementation of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0030] like Figure 1-8 As shown, a multi-optical fiber connection mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a connector 1 and a base 18, and further comprises:

[0031] The fixing cylinder 3 and the connecting mechanism consist of the connecting seat 1, the locking block 4, and the fixing cylinder 3. They are capable of docking multiple sets of inserted optical fiber bodies 2. The structure after connection is as follows: Figure 1 As shown, the connector 1 consists of two sets of circular plates, rotatably connected on one side, and a retaining plate 5 on the other side. The retaining plate 5 is an elastic plate. The connector 1 has an internal mounting groove 101, which is an annular groove. Multiple retaining blocks 4 are located inside the mounting groove 101. Each retaining block 4 contains a fixing cylinder 3 for fixing optical fibers. The fixing cylinder 3 consists of two sets of square plates, each with a circular hole. The optical fiber body 2 passes between the two square plates. Retaining blocks 4 are fitted onto the outside of the fixing cylinder 3. The retaining blocks 4 are inserted into the connector 1 and can slide along the mounting groove 101, facilitating the adjustment of the angle between multiple sets of optical fiber bodies 2. After adjustment, the two sets of connectors 1 are pressed together, squeezing and fixing the inserted retaining blocks 4. The retaining plate 5 protrudes from the top of the connector 1, and a spring piece 25 pops out from inside the retaining plate 5, fixing the connector 1 and preventing the retaining blocks 4 from sliding along the mounting groove 101. This allows for the fixing of multiple sets of optical fibers. The main body 2 is limited in position. The bottom of the fixed cylinder 3 is provided with multiple transmission grooves 301, which are inclined grooves. The connecting seat 1 is placed in the center of the base 18. The outer wall of the base 18 is rotatably provided with a turntable 6. Multiple movable columns 7 are provided on the turntable 6. The top of the movable column 7 passes through the transmission groove 301 and slides with it. The movable column 7 slides along the transmission groove 301 and drives the turntable 6 to rotate. When one movable column 7 slides out of the transmission groove 301, the adjacent movable column 7 slides into the transmission groove 301. The top of the base 18 is fixedly provided with a fixed column 23. The outside of the fixed column 23 is provided with a sliding groove 231. The sliding groove 231 is slidably provided with a support plate 24. The end of the support plate 24 that passes through the fixed column 23 is provided with a guide cylinder 20. The fixed cylinder 3 slides into the guide cylinder 20. The guide cylinder 20 guides the sliding of the fixed cylinder 3.

[0032] The lifting plate 16 has a movable cylinder 21 mounted on the guide cylinder 20. The movable cylinder 21 is rotatably mounted via a rotating shaft 28. A support spring is provided between the movable cylinder 21 and the guide cylinder 20 to ensure that the movable cylinder 21 is in a stable position. Figure 6 In the initial position shown, the movable cylinder 21 is not in contact with the pressure plate 32 below. When the movable cylinder 21 rotates downward to the horizontal position, the movable cylinder 21 and the guide cylinder 20 form a square frame, which can guide the fixed cylinder 3 that slides inside. The movable cylinder 21 continues to descend and squeezes the pressure plate 32. The two sets of pressure plates 32 drive the cutter 26 to move closer to each other and cut the optical fiber body 2 that has passed through. The movable cylinder 21 has a groove 211. A slider 27 is slidably arranged inside the groove 211. A support rod 22 is rotatably arranged on the slider 27. A lifting plate 16 is arranged at the top of the support rod 22. A circular groove is arranged at the bottom of the lifting plate 16. The support rod 22 can rotate along the circular groove to facilitate the adjustment of the position of the guide cylinder 20 and the movable cylinder 21. An installation rod 31 is arranged at the bottom of the lifting plate 16. An electrode plate for splicing optical fibers is arranged at the bottom of the installation rod 31. A retaining plate 5 is arranged inside the installation groove 101. The top of the retaining plate 5 extends out of the connecting seat 1 and is provided with a spring piece 25.

[0033] The cutting mechanism is set on the guide cylinder 20. The connecting seat 1 fixes the inserted optical fiber by cooperating with the fixed cylinder 3. The turntable 6 drives multiple movable columns 7 to rotate. The movable columns 7 drive multiple fixed cylinders 3 to move closer to each other by cooperating with the transmission groove 301. The fixed cylinders 3 drive the optical fiber to move. The lifting plate 16 drives the mounting rod 31 to descend. The movable cylinder 21 cuts the optical fiber by cooperating with the cutting mechanism.

[0034] like Figure 1-6 As shown in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cutting mechanism includes a pressure plate 32 and a cutter 26. The pressure plate 32 is provided on the outside of the guide cylinder 20 and is elastically mounted on the guide cylinder 20. A cutter 26 is provided on the side of the two pressure plates 32 that are close to each other. The pressure plate 32 has a guide groove 321 that cooperates with the movable cylinder 21. The movable cylinder 21 drives the two cutters 26 to move closer to each other by squeezing the guide groove 321. The cutter 26 cuts the optical fiber body 2 that passes through, ensuring that the distance between the cut end of the multiple sets of optical fiber bodies 2 and the electrode plate is the same, which facilitates the subsequent optical fiber splicing.

[0035] like Figure 7-8As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a limiting plate 29 is slidably provided at the bottom of the card block 4. One end of the limiting plate 29 that penetrates into the inside of the card block 4 is provided with an inclined groove 17. A reset spring 30 is provided on the outside of the limiting plate 29. One end of the reset spring 30 is connected to the card block 4. The limiting plate 29 clamps the fixing cylinder 3 upward, so that the fixing cylinder 3 can only slide into the connector 1, preventing the fixing cylinder 3 from sliding out of the connector 1 after the optical fiber splicing is completed.

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the card block 4 has an external movable groove 401. The card block 4 is slidably disposed inside the connector 1 through the movable groove 401. Sealing plates 33 are provided on both the upper and lower sides of the connector 1. After the optical fiber body 2 is fused, the connector 1 can be removed and used independently. The connector 1 is sealed by two sets of sealing plates 33. Limiting blocks can be provided inside the sealing plates 33 to limit the movement of the fixing cylinder 3 and the card block 4.

[0037] like Figure 1-3 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a support column 19 is fixedly provided at the bottom of the base 18, and a support sleeve 8 is slidably sleeved at the bottom of the support column 19. A mounting base 13 is provided on the outside of the support sleeve 8, and a fixing frame 14 is provided on both sides of the mounting base 13. The support column 19 slides up and down along the support sleeve 8, which facilitates the adjustment of the working height of the base 18 and enables the splicing of optical fibers at different positions.

[0038] like Figure 1-3 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the fixed frame 14 is provided with support legs 15 at both ends, the support sleeve 8 is provided with connecting blocks 9 on the outside, and the base 18 is provided with a column 11 at the bottom. The column 11 passes through the connecting block 9 and slides with it, and the column 11 guides the base 18 that moves up and down.

[0039] like Figure 1-3 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the connecting block 9 is provided with a locking bolt 10 on its exterior, and the column 11 is provided with a plurality of screw holes 12 that cooperate with the locking bolt 10 on its exterior, so that the connecting block 9 is fixed by the locking bolt 10.

[0040] The above embodiments of the present invention provide a multi-fiber connection mechanism. The fiber bodies 2 to be connected are inserted into the fixed cylinder 3, and the fixed cylinder 3 is inserted into the locking block 4. Multiple sets of locking blocks 4 are sequentially placed into the connector seat 1. The positions between the fiber bodies 2 are adjusted. After adjustment, the connector seat 1 is pressed down, causing the locking plate 5 to pass through the connector seat 1 and be fixedly connected. The connector seat 1 is placed inside the base 18, and the turntable 6 outside the base 18 is rotated. The turntable 6 drives the fixed cylinder 3 to move via the movable column 7. The fixed cylinder 3 causes one end of the fiber body 2 to slide into the connector seat 1, bringing the ends of multiple sets of fiber bodies 2 closer together. When one end of the fixed cylinder 3 contacts the pressure plate 32... After contact, press down on the lifting plate 16. The movable cylinder 21 rotates downward and squeezes the pressure plate 32. The two sets of pressure plates 32 drive the cutter 26 to move closer to each other and cut the fiber body 2 that has passed through. After the cutting is completed, the lifting plate 16 and the cutter 26 are reset. The turntable 6 continues to rotate. Multiple fixed cylinders 3 drive the fiber body 2 to move, so that one end of the fiber body 2 contacts each other. The lifting plate 16 drives the mounting rod 31 to descend. The movable cylinder 21 rotates to a horizontal position. The bottom of the mounting rod 31 is provided with electrode plates for fusion splicing. An electric arc is generated between the electrode plates to heat the end face of the fiber. When the fiber is heated to the melting point, multiple sets of fibers will melt and fuse together, realizing the fusion splicing of multiple sets of fibers.

[0041] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this disclosure, but the scope of protection of this disclosure is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of this disclosure should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A multi-optical fiber connection mechanism, comprising a connector and a base, characterized in that, Also includes: The fixed cylinder has a connecting seat placed at the center of the base. The connecting seat has an installation groove inside, and multiple locking blocks are set inside the installation groove. The fixed cylinder is set inside the locking blocks. Multiple transmission grooves are set at the bottom of the fixed cylinder. A turntable is rotatably set on the outer wall of the base. Multiple movable columns are set on the turntable. The top of the movable columns passes through the transmission grooves and slides with them. A fixed column is set on the top of the base. A sliding groove is set on the outside of the fixed column. A support plate is slidably set inside the sliding groove. A guide cylinder is set at one end of the support plate that protrudes from the fixed column. The fixed cylinder slides into the guide cylinder. The lifting plate has a movable cylinder rotatably mounted on the guide cylinder, a groove is provided on the movable cylinder, a slider is slidably mounted inside the groove, a support rod is rotatably mounted on the slider, the lifting plate is mounted at the top of the support rod, an installation rod is mounted at the bottom of the lifting plate, an electrode plate for splicing optical fibers is mounted at the bottom of the installation rod, a retaining plate is mounted inside the installation groove, and a connecting seat extends from the top of the retaining plate and is provided with a spring piece. The cutting mechanism is mounted on the guide cylinder. The connecting seat fixes the inserted optical fiber by cooperating with the fixed cylinder. The turntable drives multiple movable columns to rotate. The movable columns drive multiple fixed cylinders to move closer to each other by cooperating with the transmission groove. The fixed cylinders drive the optical fiber to move. The lifting plate drives the mounting rod to descend. The movable cylinders cut the optical fiber by cooperating with the cutting mechanism.

2. The multi-optical fiber connection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cutting mechanism includes a pressure plate and a cutter. A pressure plate is slidably disposed on the outside of the guide cylinder. A cutter is disposed on one side of the two pressure plates that are close to each other. A guide groove is opened on the outside of the pressure plate to cooperate with the movable cylinder. The movable cylinder drives the two cutters to move closer to each other by squeezing the guide groove.

3. The multi-optical fiber connection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, A limiting plate is slidably provided at the bottom of the card block. One end of the limiting plate that penetrates into the inside of the card block has an inclined groove. A reset spring is provided on the outside of the limiting plate, and one end of the reset spring is connected to the card block.

4. The multi-optical fiber connection mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The card block has a movable groove on its outside, and the card block is slidably disposed inside the connecting seat through the movable groove. Sealing plates are provided on both the upper and lower sides of the connecting seat.

5. The multi-optical fiber connection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base has a support column at its bottom, a support sleeve is slidably fitted at the bottom of the support column, a mounting base is provided on the outside of the support sleeve, and a fixing frame is provided on both sides of the mounting base.

6. The multi-optical fiber connection mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, Both ends of the fixed frame are provided with support legs, the outside of the support sleeve is provided with a connecting block, and the bottom of the base is provided with a column, which passes through the connecting block and slides with it.

7. The multi-optical fiber connection mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The connecting block is provided with locking bolts on its exterior, and the column is provided with multiple screw holes that mate with the locking bolts on its exterior.

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