Positioning mechanism and prefabricated end-forming butterfly-shaped leading-in optical cable
By designing a positioning mechanism in the butterfly optical cable connector, and using the coordination of the positioning member and the pushback member, the problem of the connector being easily disconnected when dragged externally is solved, and a stable connection is achieved to prevent the optical cable signal from being interrupted.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421154524.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-24
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-20
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-05-24
AI Technical Summary
The butterfly optical cable connector is easily disconnected when dragged by external force, resulting in interruption of signal transmission.
A positioning mechanism is designed, including a first connector and a second connector. Through the coordination of the positioning member, the slider and the pushback member, the stable and fixed position connection of the connector is realized, ensuring that the connector is difficult to break even if dragged by external force. open.
Improves the stability of the connector, prevents the optical cable connection from being interrupted, and ensures the continuity of signal transmission.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of optical cable positioning and connection, in particular to a positioning mechanism and a prefabricated butterfly-shaped lead-in optical cable. Background Art
[0002] In recent years, fiber to the home (FTTH) projects have become the ultimate solution for the development of fiber optic access networks. It not only meets the development requirements of optical communication technology, but also meets the high-speed and large-capacity transmission requirements of optical network signals for the majority of users. Butterfly optical cable is a new type of user access optical cable. According to the different application environments and laying conditions, the optical cable structure and various technical parameters are reasonably designed. It combines the characteristics of indoor soft optical cables and self-supporting optical cables. It is produced using special equipment and imported precision molds. It is the best alternative product for FTTX network solutions and plays a unique role in the establishment of intelligent buildings, digital communities, campus networks, local area networks and other networks.
[0003] Butterfly optical cables are usually connected by connectors. The plug and slot of the connector are generally directly plugged in or snap-connected. The connection is easy to disconnect when dragged by external force, resulting in interruption of the optical cable connection and affecting signal transmission. Therefore, a positioning mechanism and a prefabricated terminal butterfly introduction optical cable are proposed to solve the above problem. Utility Model Content
[0004] Some simplifications or omissions may be made in this section and the abstract of the specification and the title of the utility model of this application to avoid blurring the purpose of this section, the abstract of the specification and the title of the utility model, and such simplifications or omissions shall not be used to limit the scope of the utility model.
[0005] In view of the above-mentioned prior art problems, the present utility model is proposed.
[0006] The utility model aims to provide a positioning mechanism, which aims to solve the problem that the plug and the slot of the connector are generally directly plugged or snap-connected, and the connection is easy to be disconnected when being dragged by external force.
[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a positioning mechanism, which includes a first connector, including a first base and a plug arranged at one end of the first base, and the first base is symmetrically provided with card slots on both sides;
[0008] The second connector includes a second base, a slot arranged at one end of the second base and a pin arranged in the slot. Positioning pieces are arranged on both sides of the slot. The second connector is positioned and connected with the first connector through the positioning piece and the slot of the first connector.
[0009] As a preferred solution of the positioning mechanism of the utility model, the positioning member includes a positioning rod, a slider rotatably connected to the middle part of the positioning rod, a slide groove and a positioning groove arranged on the slot, a notch is arranged on both sides of the outer port of the slot, one end of the slide groove is located in the middle part of the notch, one end of the positioning groove is connected to the slide groove and is close to the other end thereof, and the slider in the middle part of the positioning rod is slidably arranged in the slide groove.
[0010] As a preferred solution of the positioning mechanism of the utility model, wherein: a placement groove is provided on the side of the positioning rod facing the slide groove, a spring piece is provided in the placement groove, and one end of the spring piece is fixedly connected to the positioning rod.
[0011] As a preferred solution of the positioning mechanism of the utility model, wherein: the positioning rod is a right-angle C-shaped structure, and the positioning rod is arranged in cooperation with the clamping slot.
[0012] As a preferred solution of the positioning mechanism of the utility model, a connecting rod is provided on one side of the slider, a slot hole is provided in the middle of the positioning rod, and the slider is pinned in the slot hole of the positioning rod through one end of the connecting rod to form a rotational connection.
[0013] As a preferred solution of the positioning mechanism of the utility model, wherein: the width of the notch is greater than the width of the positioning rod, and the side of the notch is provided with rounded corners.
[0014] As a preferred solution of the positioning mechanism of the utility model, wherein: the slide groove is a linear structure, the positioning groove is an L-shaped structure, the cross-sectional structures of the slide groove and the positioning groove are the same and are both convex-shaped, and the slide groove and the positioning groove are both arranged in cooperation with the slider.
[0015] As a preferred solution of the positioning mechanism of the utility model, wherein: a push-back member is also provided in the slot, and when the first connector is connected to the second connector, the second connector provides a push-back force for the first connector through the push-back member.
[0016] As a preferred solution of the positioning mechanism of the utility model, the push-back member includes a push plate and a spring, both of which are sleeved on the outside of the pin, one end of the spring is connected to the push plate, and the other end of the spring is fixed to the inner port of the slot.
[0017] The beneficial effect of the positioning mechanism of the utility model is that when the first connector is connected to the second connector, the positioning rod of the positioning member is embedded in the card slot, and the slider is moved into the positioning slot to achieve the positioning connection between the first connector and the second connector. The connection structure is convenient and stable. Even if the connector is dragged by external force, the connection is difficult to disconnect, thereby improving the stability of the connector.
[0018] Another object of the utility model is to provide a prefabricated butterfly-shaped lead-in optical cable, which aims to solve the problem of butterfly-shaped optical cable connection.
[0019] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model also provides the following technical solutions: a prefabricated terminated butterfly-shaped lead-in optical cable, which includes a positioning mechanism; and a butterfly-shaped cable, which is arranged at the connection terminals of the first connector and the second connector;
[0020] One end of the first base of the first connector away from the ferrule is a wiring terminal, and the butterfly cable is connected to the wiring terminal of the first base;
[0021] One end of the second base of the second connector away from the slot is a wiring terminal, and the butterfly cable is connected to the wiring terminal of the second base.
[0022] The beneficial effect of the prefabricated terminated butterfly-shaped lead-in optical cable of the utility model is that the butterfly-shaped optical cable is positioned and connected with the second connector through the first connector, thereby preventing the first connector and the second connector from being disconnected due to dragging by external force, and preventing the optical cable connection from being interrupted and affecting signal transmission. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work. Among them:
[0024] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model.
[0025] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the first connector of the utility model.
[0026] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the second base of the utility model.
[0027] Figure 4 It is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of the second connector of the utility model.
[0028] Figure 5 For this utility model Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of middle A.
[0029] Figure 6 It is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of the utility model when the first connector is connected to the second connector.
[0030] Figure 7 For this utility model Figure 6 A partial enlarged view of B. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0031] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and understandable, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0032] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention, but the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art may make similar generalizations without violating the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0033] Secondly, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The term "in one embodiment" that appears in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or selective embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.
[0034] Example 1
[0035] Reference Figure 1 to Figure 7 , which is the first embodiment of the utility model, and provides a positioning mechanism, including a first connector 100, including a first base 101 and a plug core 102 arranged at one end of the first base 101, and the first base 101 is symmetrically provided with card slots 101a on both sides;
[0036] The second connector 200 includes a second base 201, a slot 202 arranged at one end of the second base 201 and a pin 203 arranged in the slot 202. Positioning members 204 are arranged on both sides of the slot 202. The second connector 200 is positioned and connected with the card slot 101a of the first connector 100 through the positioning members 204.
[0037] Further, the positioning member 204 includes a positioning rod 204a, a slider 204b rotatably connected to the middle of the positioning rod 204a, a slide groove 204c and a positioning groove 204d arranged on the slot 202, a notch 202a is arranged on both sides of the outer end of the slot 202, one end of the slide groove 204c is located in the middle of the notch 202a, one end of the positioning groove 204d is connected to the slide groove 204c and close to the other end thereof, and the slider 204b in the middle of the positioning rod 204a is slidably arranged in the slide groove 204c;
[0038] It should be noted that the sliding grooves 204c on both sides of the slot 202 are axially symmetrically arranged, and the positioning grooves 204d on both sides of the slot 202 are rotationally symmetrically arranged.
[0039] Specifically, a connecting rod 204b-1 is provided on one side of the slider 204b, a slot 204a-2 is provided in the middle of the positioning rod 204a, and the slider 204b is pinned in the slot 204a-2 of the positioning rod 204a through one end of the connecting rod 204b-1 to form a rotation connection.
[0040] Furthermore, a placement groove 204a-1 is provided on the side of the positioning rod 204a facing the slide groove 204c, and a spring piece 204e is provided in the placement groove 204a-1, and one end of the spring piece 204e is fixedly connected to the positioning rod 204a. The size of the placement groove 204a-1 matches the size of the spring piece 204e. The spring piece 204e is an arc-shaped structure that is turned outward toward one side of the positioning rod 204a. When the positioning rod 204a slides to the outer port of the slot 202, the positioning rod 204a is pushed by the spring piece 204e to rotate and open the positioning rod 204a.
[0041] It should be noted that the positioning rod 204a is a right-angle C-shaped structure, and the positioning rod 204a is arranged in cooperation with the card slot 101a, so that the positioning rod 204a can be stably engaged in the card slot 101a;
[0042] The width of the notch 202a is greater than the width of the positioning rod 204a, and the side of the notch 202a is provided with rounded corners, so that the positioning rod 204a can be turned over when sliding to the outer end of the slot 202;
[0043] The slide groove 204c is a linear structure, and the positioning groove 204d is an L-shaped structure. The cross-sectional structures of the slide groove 204c and the positioning groove 204d are the same and are both convex-shaped. The slide groove 204c and the positioning groove 204d are both arranged in cooperation with the slider 204b.
[0044] When in use, the two positioning rods 204a of the second connector 200 are pulled to the end of the slot 202, and the two positioning rods 204a are flipped and opened by the spring piece 204e, and then the core 102 of the first connector 100 is aligned with the slot 202 of the second connector 200, and the card slot 101a is aligned with the positioning rod 204a, and then the first connector 100 is pushed so that the positioning rod 204a is inserted into the card slot 101a of the first connector 100, and the spring piece 204e is pressed into the placement slot 204a-1, and the first connector 100 is pushed continuously. Connector 100, so that the first connector 100 pushes the positioning rod 204a to move, and the positioning rod 204a drives the slider 204b to slide along the slide groove 204c until the port of the second connector 200 contacts the first base 101 of the first connector 100, at which time the core 102 is plugged into the pin 203, and then the first connector 100 is rotated and pulled back a part, so that the positioning rod 204a drives the slider 204b to be stuck in the positioning groove 204d for locking, thereby positioning and connecting the first connector 100 and the second connector 200.
[0045] In summary, the connection structure is convenient and stable, and the connection is difficult to disconnect even when the connector is dragged by external force, thereby improving the stability of the connector.
[0046] Example 2
[0047] Reference Figure 1 to Figure 7 , which is the second embodiment of the utility model, comprises a longitudinal buffer unit 100, comprising a first connector 100, comprising a first base 101 and a plug core 102 arranged at one end of the first base 101, and the first base 101 is symmetrically provided with card slots 101a on both sides;
[0048] The second connector 200 includes a second base 201, a slot 202 arranged at one end of the second base 201 and a pin 203 arranged in the slot 202. Positioning members 204 are arranged on both sides of the slot 202. The second connector 200 is positioned and connected with the card slot 101a of the first connector 100 through the positioning members 204.
[0049] Further, the positioning member 204 includes a positioning rod 204a, a slider 204b rotatably connected to the middle of the positioning rod 204a, a slide groove 204c and a positioning groove 204d arranged on the slot 202, a notch 202a is arranged on both sides of the outer end of the slot 202, one end of the slide groove 204c is located in the middle of the notch 202a, one end of the positioning groove 204d is connected to the slide groove 204c and close to the other end thereof, and the slider 204b in the middle of the positioning rod 204a is slidably arranged in the slide groove 204c;
[0050] It should be noted that the sliding grooves 204c on both sides of the slot 202 are axially symmetrically arranged, and the positioning grooves 204d on both sides of the slot 202 are rotationally symmetrically arranged.
[0051] Specifically, a connecting rod 204b-1 is provided on one side of the slider 204b, a slot 204a-2 is provided in the middle of the positioning rod 204a, and the slider 204b is pinned in the slot 204a-2 of the positioning rod 204a through one end of the connecting rod 204b-1 to form a rotation connection.
[0052] Furthermore, a placement groove 204a-1 is provided on the side of the positioning rod 204a facing the slide groove 204c, and a spring piece 204e is provided in the placement groove 204a-1, and one end of the spring piece 204e is fixedly connected to the positioning rod 204a. The size of the placement groove 204a-1 matches the size of the spring piece 204e. The spring piece 204e is an arc-shaped structure that is turned outward toward one side of the positioning rod 204a. When the positioning rod 204a slides to the outer port of the slot 202, the positioning rod 204a is pushed by the spring piece 204e to rotate and open the positioning rod 204a.
[0053] It should be noted that the positioning rod 204a is a right-angle C-shaped structure, and the positioning rod 204a is arranged in cooperation with the card slot 101a, so that the positioning rod 204a can be stably engaged in the card slot 101a;
[0054] The width of the notch 202a is greater than the width of the positioning rod 204a, and the side of the notch 202a is provided with rounded corners, so that the positioning rod 204a can be turned over when sliding to the outer end of the slot 202;
[0055] The slide groove 204c is a linear structure, and the positioning groove 204d is an L-shaped structure. The cross-sectional structures of the slide groove 204c and the positioning groove 204d are the same and are both convex-shaped. The slide groove 204c and the positioning groove 204d are both arranged in cooperation with the slider 204b.
[0056] Furthermore, a push-back member 205 is also provided in the slot 202 . When the first connector 100 is connected to the second connector 200 , the second connector 200 provides a push-back force for the first connector 100 through the push-back member 205 .
[0057] Furthermore, the push-back member 205 includes a push plate 205a and a spring 205b, both of which are sleeved on the outside of the pin 203, one end of the spring 205b is connected to the push plate 205a, and the other end of the spring 205b is fixed to the inner port of the slot 202.
[0058] When in use, the two positioning rods 204a of the second connector 200 are pulled to the port of the slot 202, and the two positioning rods 204a are flipped and opened by the spring piece 204e, and then the core 102 of the first connector 100 is aligned with the slot 202 of the second connector 200, and the card slot 101a is aligned with the positioning rod 204a, and then the first connector 100 is pushed, so that the positioning rod 204a is inserted into the card slot 101a of the first connector 100, and the spring piece 204e is pressed into the placement groove 204a-1, and the first connector 100 is continuously pushed, so that the first connector 100 pushes the positioning rod 204a moves, and the positioning rod 204a drives the slider 204b to slide along the slide groove 204c until the port of the second connector 200 contacts the first base 101 of the first connector 100. At this time, the core 102 is plugged into the pin 203, and the core 102 pushes the push plate 205a and compresses the spring 205b, and then the first connector 100 is rotated, and the first connector 100 is pushed back a part by the rebound force of the spring 205b, so that the positioning rod 204a drives the slider 204b to be stuck in the positioning groove 204d for locking, thereby positioning and connecting the first connector 100 and the second connector 200.
[0059] In summary, the connection structure is convenient and stable, and the connection is difficult to disconnect even when the connector is dragged by external force, thereby improving the stability of the connector.
[0060] Example 3
[0061] Reference Figure 1 , which is the third embodiment of the utility model, this embodiment further provides a prefabricated terminated butterfly-shaped lead-in optical cable, including a positioning mechanism, and a butterfly-shaped cable 300, which is arranged at the connection ends of the first connector 100 and the second connector 200;
[0062] One end of the first base 101 of the first connector 100 away from the ferrule 102 is a wiring terminal, and the butterfly cable 300 is connected to the wiring terminal of the first base 101;
[0063] One end of the second base 201 of the second connector 200 away from the slot 202 is a connection terminal, and the butterfly cable 300 is connected to the connection terminal of the second base 201 .
[0064] In summary, the butterfly optical cable is positioned and connected via the first connector and the second connector, thereby preventing the first connector and the second connector from being disconnected due to external force, and preventing the optical cable connection from being interrupted and affecting signal transmission.
[0065] Importantly, it should be noted that the construction and arrangement of the present application shown in a plurality of different exemplary embodiments are only exemplary. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, it should be readily understood by those who refer to this disclosure that many modifications are possible (e.g., the size, scale, structure, shape and ratio of various elements, and parameter values (e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), installation arrangements, use of materials, color, directional changes, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in the application. For example, the element shown as integrally formed can be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of the element can be inverted or otherwise changed, and the nature or number or position of the discrete element can be changed or changed. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included in the scope of the present utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps can be changed or reordered according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and is not only structurally equivalent but also an equivalent structure. Without departing from the scope of the present invention, other substitutions, modifications, changes and omissions may be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to a specific embodiment, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.
[0066] Additionally, in order to provide a concise description of example embodiments, all features of an actual embodiment (ie, those features that are not relevant to the best mode presently contemplated for carrying out the invention or those that are not relevant to implementing the invention) may not be described.
[0067] It will be appreciated that in the development of any actual implementation, as in any engineering or design project, numerous implementation-specific decisions may be made. Such a development effort may be complex and time-consuming, but will be a routine task of design, fabrication, and production for those of ordinary skill having the benefit of this disclosure without undue experimentation.
[0068] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, ordinary technicians in the field should understand that the technical solution of the utility model can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of the utility model, which should be included in the scope of the claims of the utility model.
Claims
1. A positioning mechanism, characterized in that: include, A first connector (100) comprises a first base (101) and a plug core (102) arranged at one end of the first base (101), wherein the first base (101) is symmetrically provided with card slots (101a); The second connector (200) comprises a second base (201), a slot (202) arranged at one end of the second base (201), and a pin (203) arranged in the slot (202); positioning members (204) are arranged on both sides of the slot (202); the second connector (200) is positioned and connected to the first connector (100) by cooperating with the slot (101a) of the first connector (100) through the positioning members (204).
2. The positioning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning member (204) comprises a positioning rod (204a), a slider (204b) rotatably connected to the middle of the positioning rod (204a), a slide groove (204c) and a positioning groove (204d) arranged on the slot (202), a notch (202a) being arranged on both sides of the outer port of the slot (202), one end of the slide groove (204c) being located in the middle of the notch (202a), one end of the positioning groove (204d) being connected to the slide groove (204c) and close to the other end thereof, and the slider (204b) in the middle of the positioning rod (204a) being slidably arranged in the slide groove (204c).
3. The positioning mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: A placement groove (204a-1) is provided on the side of the positioning rod (204a) facing the slide groove (204c), a spring sheet (204e) is provided in the placement groove (204a-1), and one end of the spring sheet (204e) is fixedly connected to the positioning rod (204a).
4. The positioning mechanism according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The positioning rod (204a) is a right-angle C-shaped structure, and the positioning rod (204a) is arranged in cooperation with the clamping slot (101a).
5. The positioning mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: A connecting rod (204b-1) is provided on one side of the slider (204b), a slot hole (204a-2) is provided in the middle of the positioning rod (204a), and the slider (204b) is pinned in the slot hole (204a-2) of the positioning rod (204a) through one end of the connecting rod (204b-1) to form a rotational connection.
6. The positioning mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The width of the notch (202a) is greater than the width of the positioning rod (204a), and the side edge of the notch (202a) is provided with a rounded corner.
7. The positioning mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The slide groove (204c) is a linear structure, the positioning groove (204d) is an L-shaped structure, the cross-sectional structures of the slide groove (204c) and the positioning groove (204d) are the same and are both convex-shaped, and the slide groove (204c) and the positioning groove (204d) are both arranged in cooperation with the slider (204b).
8. The positioning mechanism according to claim 3 or 7, characterized in that: A push-back member (205) is also provided in the slot (202); when the first connector (100) is connected to the second connector (200), the second connector (200) provides a push-back force for the first connector (100) through the push-back member (205).
9. The positioning mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that: The push-back member (205) comprises a push plate (205a) and a spring (205b), wherein the push plate (205a) and the spring (205b) are both sleeved on the outside of the plug pin (203), one end of the spring (205b) is connected to the push plate (205a), and the other end of the spring (205b) is fixed to the inner port of the slot (202).
10. A prefabricated butterfly-shaped lead-in optical cable, characterized in that: comprising a positioning mechanism as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9; and A butterfly cable (300) is arranged at the connection terminals of the first connector (100) and the second connector (200); An end of the first base (101) of the first connector (100) away from the ferrule (102) is a wiring terminal, and the butterfly cable (300) is connected to the wiring terminal of the first base (101); One end of the second base (201) of the second connector (200) away from the slot (202) is a wiring terminal, and the butterfly cable (300) is connected to the wiring terminal of the second base (201).
