Optical fiber adapter based on RFID tag pairing

Through the fiber adapter based on RFID tags, the problems of low pairing efficiency and difficult positioning of fiber connectors are solved, and the rapid and accurate pairing of fibers and efficient positioning of fault points are achieved, which improves maintenance efficiency and assembly accuracy.

CN222147620UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-10CHONGQING YUXIN MICRO INFORMATION TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420862121.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-23
Publication Date
2024-12-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-23

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Technical Problem

Fiber optic connectors are prone to misconnection, and it takes a lot of time to find fault points during re-repair. Traditional fiber adapters are difficult to position and inaccurate, which makes pairing time-consuming and labor-intensive and prone to errors.

Method used

Using an RFID tag-based fiber adapter, the RFID pairing technology can achieve fast and accurate pairing of optical fibers, and use RFID positioning to find fault points to improve maintenance efficiency.

Benefits of technology

It realizes rapid and accurate docking of optical fibers, improves maintenance efficiency, reduces operating costs, and improves the accuracy and versatility of assembly positioning.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an optical fiber adapter based on RFID tag pairing. The optical fiber adapter comprises a cursor flange plate, a female tag PCB and a male tag tail tag. The female label PCB is connected with the cursor flange plate and is tightly attached to a provided optical fiber female label interface; the male tag tail tag comprises an optical fiber male tag interface and a fixing assembly, the optical fiber male tag interface is embedded and installed in the fixing assembly, and when the optical fiber male tag interface is connected with the optical fiber female tag interface, the fixing assembly and the female tag PCB are fixedly connected in an embedded mode; and an RFID tag is arranged in the fixing assembly and is used for realizing alignment and pairing of the optical fiber male and female tags. According to the utility model, based on RFID pairing, rapid and accurate butt joint of optical fiber heads is realized, and the maintenance efficiency is improved; the fault node can be quickly found through the fed-back abnormity of the optical fiber, and passive maintenance is changed into active maintenance. Compared with a traditional fixing mode, the main mark PCB is fixed through the side wall of the cursor flange plate, assembling and positioning can be better achieved, and the advantages of being accurate in positioning, good in universality and easier to assemble are achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of optical fiber adaptation, in particular to an optical fiber adapter based on RFID tag pairing. Background Art

[0002] At present, optical fiber connectors are prone to misconnection, and it takes a lot of time to find the fault point during repair. Conventional one-to-one pairing is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and prone to errors. At the same time, when a fault point occurs in the optical fiber, it needs to be checked one by one, which is easy to miss, and it is easy to make pairing errors during subsequent restoration.

[0003] At the same time, traditional fiber optic adapters use mother label cards to achieve positioning, but due to different needs of different users, it is easy to cause the mother label to be offset, resulting in difficult and inaccurate positioning. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, a fiber optic adapter based on RFID tag pairing is provided. Based on RFID pairing technology, fast and accurate pairing of optical fibers can be achieved quickly; based on RFID position positioning, the fault point can be found efficiently and accurately, thereby improving maintenance efficiency.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows: an optical fiber adapter based on RFID tag pairing, comprising a cursor flange, a mother label PCB, and a male label tail tag; the mother label PCB is connected to the cursor flange and is closely attached to the provided optical fiber mother label interface; the male label tail tag comprises an optical fiber male label interface and a fixing component, the optical fiber male label interface is embedded and installed in the fixing component, and when the optical fiber male label interface is connected to the optical fiber mother label interface, the fixing component and the mother label PCB complete the embedded fixed connection; the fixing component is built with an RFID tag for realizing the alignment pairing of the optical fiber male and female labels.

[0006] As a preferred solution, fixed spring sheet assemblies are respectively provided on both sides of the mother mark PCB, and the fixed spring sheet assemblies are used to fix the mother mark PCB on the cursor flange housing.

[0007] As a preferred solution, the cursor flange shell is square as a whole, and side walls are provided on both sides of the cursor flange shell. A front shell wall is provided on the front side of the cursor flange shell for mounting the mother mark PCB, and the front shell wall and the side walls are used to fix the fixed spring clip assembly to achieve a fixed connection with the mother mark PCB.

[0008] As a preferred solution, the fixed spring clip assembly includes a fixed plate, and a downward-opening snap-on is provided on the lower side of the fixed plate for embedding into the front shell wall of the cursor flange shell; a first spring clip is provided on one side of the upper side of the fixed plate, and the first spring clip cooperates with the fixed plate to clamp the side wall of the cursor flange shell, and a second spring clip, a third spring clip and a fourth spring clip are provided on the other side of the upper side of the fixed plate, and the second spring clip, the third spring clip and the fourth spring clip cooperate to clamp the mother mark PCB.

[0009] As a preferred solution, the fixing assembly includes a long strip main body structure, and a large and a small clip with a gap are arranged below the long strip main body structure, which are used to fix the head and the tail of the optical fiber public label interface respectively.

[0010] As a preferred solution, a groove is provided on the top of the long strip main structure for installing an RFID tag.

[0011] As a preferred solution, the long strip-shaped main body structure is further provided with a positioning column for fine-tuning the angle to adapt to the mother mark PCB.

[0012] As a preferred solution, a positioning step is also provided in the large buckle in the long strip main body structure to achieve precise alignment with the mother mark PCB.

[0013] As a preferred solution, the mother label PCB includes a plurality of arranged optical fiber mother label interfaces.

[0014] As a preferred solution, the mother label PCB also includes antennas, the number of which is consistent with the set optical fiber mother label interface, for achieving pairing with the RFID tag in the male label tail label.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0016] 1. Based on RFID pairing, the fiber optic heads can be quickly and accurately connected to improve maintenance efficiency.

[0017] 2. Through the feedback of optical fiber anomalies, the faulty node can be quickly found, and passive maintenance can be changed to active maintenance.

[0018] 3. The side wall of the cursor flange is used to fix the mother PCB. Compared with the traditional fixing method, it can better realize the assembly positioning, with the advantages of accurate positioning, good versatility and easier assembly.

[0019] 4. The width of the cursor flange is in accordance with the national standard. It is positioned by the side wall of the flange and is suitable for almost all types. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the optical fiber adapter based on RFID tag pairing proposed by the utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a top view of the optical fiber adapter based on RFID tag pairing proposed by the utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 The figure is a schematic diagram of the connection between the female label PCB and the male label tail label in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of a first fixing spring element assembly in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of a second fixing spring element assembly in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of a fixing assembly in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0026] Figure 7 It is a bottom view of a fixing assembly in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0027] Figure markings: 1-female label PCB, 2-male label tail label, 3-first fixed spring clip assembly, 4-second fixed spring clip assembly, 5-cursor flange, 6-fixing assembly, 7-long strip main structure, 8-RFID tag, 9-positioning column, 10-positioning step, 11-first spring clip, 12-second spring clip, 13-third spring clip, 14-fourth spring clip, 15-bayonet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] Embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar modules or modules with the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application, and cannot be construed as limitations on the present application. On the contrary, the embodiments of the present application include all changes, modifications and equivalents that fall within the spirit and connotation of the appended claims.

[0029] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3In order to improve the efficiency of fiber optic connector pairing and solve the problem of difficult fault location, the utility model proposes a fiber optic adapter based on RFID tag pairing, including a fiber optic flange, a mother label PCB1, and a male label tail label 2; the mother label PCB 1 is connected to the cursor flange and is close to the provided fiber optic mother label interface; the male label tail label 2 includes a fiber optic male label interface and a fixing component 6, the fiber optic male label interface is embedded and installed in the fixing component 6, and when the fiber optic male label interface is connected to the fiber optic mother label interface, the fixing component 6 and the mother label PCB1 are embedded and fixedly connected; the fixing component 6 has an RFID tag built in it for realizing the alignment pairing of the fiber male and female labels.

[0030] To install the mother PCB1, please refer to Figure 2 In this embodiment, a fixed spring assembly is used to connect the mother PCB1 and the cursor flange 5. During installation, the fixed spring assembly is divided into a first fixed spring assembly 3 and a second fixed spring assembly 4, which are respectively arranged on both sides of the mother PCB1. It should be noted that the first fixed spring assembly 3 and the second fixed spring assembly 4 have the same structure, and only the orientation of the spring is different. For details, please refer to Figure 4 The first fixed spring assembly 3 and Figure 5 The second fixed spring assembly 4 is shown.

[0031] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 The cursor flange 5 shell is square in shape as a whole, and side walls are provided on both sides of the cursor flange 5 shell. A front shell wall is provided on the front side of the cursor flange 5 shell for mounting the mother mark PCB1, and the front shell wall and the side walls are used to fix the fixed spring clip assembly to achieve a fixed connection with the mother mark PCB1.

[0032] The following takes the first fixed spring assembly 3 as an example to illustrate the specific structure. Figure 4 The first fixed spring clip assembly 3 includes a fixed plate, and a downward opening bayonet 15 is provided on the lower side of the fixed plate for embedding into the front shell wall of the cursor flange 5 housing; a first spring clip 11 is provided on one side of the upper side of the fixed plate, and the first spring clip 11 cooperates with the fixed plate to clamp the side wall of the cursor flange 5 housing, and a second spring clip 12, a third spring clip 13 and a fourth spring clip 14 are provided on the other side of the upper side of the fixed plate, and the second spring clip 12, the third spring clip 13 and the fourth spring clip 14 cooperate to clamp the mother mark PCB1. The first spring clip 11 and the opening realize the assembly with the cursor flange 5 housing, and the snap is convenient for disassembly, while the second spring clip 12, the third spring clip 13 and the fourth spring clip 14 are assembled with the mother mark PCB1, and are automatically pressed down and clamped, which can improve the recognition rate, and the snap is convenient for disassembly.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 7In order to realize the installation of the public label tail 2 and the mother label PCB1, in this embodiment, the fixing component 6 includes a long strip main body structure 7, and a large and a small clip with a gap are arranged below the long strip main body structure 7, which are respectively used to fix the head and the tail of the optical fiber public label interface. At the same time, a groove is opened above the long strip main body structure 7 for installing the RFID tag 8. In one embodiment, the mother label PCB1 includes a plurality of arranged optical fiber mother label interfaces, and the mother label PCB1 also includes an antenna, and the number of antennas is consistent with the set optical fiber mother label interface, which is used to achieve pairing with the RFID tag 8 in the public label tail 2.

[0034] Furthermore, a positioning column 9 is provided on the long strip main structure 7 for fine-tuning the angle to adapt to the mother mark PCB1. A positioning step 10 is also provided in the large buckle in the long strip main structure 7 to achieve precise alignment with the mother mark PCB1.

[0035] The utility model solves the problem of low efficiency and difficult maintenance of existing optical fiber connector pairing. It adopts RFID-based pairing technology to quickly and accurately pair optical fibers, improve work efficiency, and reduce maintenance and operating costs.

[0036] The utility model also solves the problem that the existing optical fiber connector has no positioning function. The position positioning based on RFID can efficiently and accurately find the fault point, thereby improving the maintenance efficiency.

[0037] Example 1

[0038] This embodiment proposes a fiber optic adapter based on RFID tag pairing, including a mother label PCB and a male label tail label; the mother label PCB provides a fiber mother label interface; the male label tail label includes a fiber male label interface and a fixing component, the fiber male label interface is embedded and installed in the fixing component, and when the fiber male label interface is connected to the fiber female label interface, the fixing component and the mother label PCB complete the embedded fixed connection; the fixing component has a built-in RFID tag for realizing the alignment pairing of the fiber male and female labels.

[0039] Example 2

[0040] On the basis of Example 1, fixed spring sheet assemblies are respectively provided on both sides of the mother mark PCB in this embodiment, and the fixed spring sheet assemblies are used to fix the mother mark PCB on the cursor flange housing that needs to provide an optical fiber interface.

[0041] Example 3

[0042] On the basis of Example 2, the flange shell in this embodiment is square in shape as a whole, and side walls are provided on both sides of the flange shell. A front shell wall is provided on the front side of the flange shell for mounting the mother PCB, and the front shell wall and the side walls are used to fix the fixed spring clip assembly to achieve a fixed connection with the mother PCB.

[0043] Example 4

[0044] On the basis of Example 3, the fixed spring clip assembly in this embodiment includes a fixed plate, and a downward-opening snap-on is provided on the lower side of the fixed plate for embedding into the front shell wall of the flange shell; a first spring clip is provided on one side of the upper side of the fixed plate, and the first spring clip cooperates with the fixed plate to clamp the side wall of the flange shell, and a second spring clip, a third spring clip and a fourth spring clip are provided on the other side of the upper side of the fixed plate, and the second spring clip, the third spring clip and the fourth spring clip cooperate to clamp the mother mark PCB.

[0045] Example 5

[0046] On the basis of Example 4, the fixing assembly in this embodiment includes a long strip main body structure, and a large and a small clip with a gap are arranged below the long strip main body structure, which are used to fix the head and the tail of the optical fiber male label interface respectively.

[0047] Example 6

[0048] On the basis of Example 4, a groove is provided on the top of the long strip main body structure in this embodiment for installing an RFID tag.

[0049] Example 7

[0050] On the basis of Example 6, a positioning column is further provided on the main structure in this embodiment for fine-tuning the angle to adapt to the mother mark PCB.

[0051] Example 8

[0052] On the basis of Example 7, a positioning step is further provided in the large buckle in the main structure of this embodiment to achieve precise alignment with the mother mark PCB.

[0053] Example 9

[0054] On the basis of Embodiment 8, the mother label PCB in this embodiment includes a plurality of arranged optical fiber mother label interfaces.

[0055] Example 10

[0056] On the basis of Example 9, the mother label PCB in this embodiment further includes antennas, the number of which is consistent with the set optical fiber mother label interface, for achieving pairing with the RFID tag in the male label tail label.

[0057] The present utility model can be better implemented through Examples 1 to 10.

[0058] It should be noted that in the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "setting" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances; the drawings in the embodiments are used to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present utility model, not all of the embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present utility model described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0059] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations on the present application. Ordinary technicians in this field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A fiber optic adapter based on RFID tag pairing, characterized in that: It includes a cursor flange, a mother label PCB, and a male label tail tag; the mother label PCB is connected to the cursor flange and is tightly attached to the provided optical fiber mother label interface; the male label tail tag includes an optical fiber male label interface and a fixing component, the optical fiber male label interface is embedded and installed in the fixing component, and when the optical fiber male label interface is connected to the optical fiber mother label interface, the fixing component and the mother label PCB are embedded and fixedly connected; the fixing component is built with an RFID tag for realizing the alignment and pairing of the optical fiber male and female labels.

2. The optical fiber adapter based on RFID tag pairing according to claim 1, characterized in that: Fixed spring sheet assemblies are respectively arranged on both sides of the mother mark PCB, and the fixed spring sheet assemblies are used to fix the mother mark PCB on the cursor flange housing.

3. The optical fiber adapter based on RFID tag pairing according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cursor flange shell is square in shape as a whole, and side walls are provided on both sides of the cursor flange shell. A front shell wall is provided on the front side of the cursor flange shell for mounting the mother mark PCB, and the front shell wall and the side walls are used to fix with the fixed spring clip assembly to achieve a fixed connection with the mother mark PCB.

4. The optical fiber adapter based on RFID tag pairing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixed spring clip assembly includes a fixed plate, and a downward-opening snap-on is provided on the lower side of the fixed plate for embedding into the front shell wall of the cursor flange shell; a first spring clip is provided on one side of the upper side of the fixed plate, and the first spring clip cooperates with the fixed plate to clamp the side wall of the cursor flange shell, and a second spring clip, a third spring clip and a fourth spring clip are provided on the other side of the upper side of the fixed plate, and the second spring clip, the third spring clip and the fourth spring clip cooperate to clamp the mother mark PCB.

5. The optical fiber adapter based on RFID tag pairing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing assembly comprises a long strip main body structure, and a large and a small clip with a gap are arranged below the long strip main body structure, which are respectively used to fix the head and the tail of the optical fiber public mark interface.

6. The optical fiber adapter based on RFID tag pairing according to claim 5, characterized in that: A groove is provided above the long strip main body structure for installing an RFID tag.

7. The optical fiber adapter based on RFID tag pairing according to claim 5, characterized in that: The long strip-shaped main body structure is also provided with a positioning column for fine-tuning the angle to adapt to the mother standard PCB.

8. The optical fiber adapter based on RFID tag pairing according to claim 5, characterized in that: A positioning step is also provided in the large buckle in the long strip main body structure to achieve precise alignment with the mother mark PCB.

9. The optical fiber adapter based on RFID tag pairing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mother label PCB includes a plurality of arranged optical fiber mother label interfaces.

10. The optical fiber adapter based on RFID tag pairing according to claim 9, characterized in that: The mother label PCB also includes antennas, the number of which is consistent with the set optical fiber mother label interface, and is used to achieve pairing with the RFID tag in the male label tail label.