Four-in-one tool for SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) optical port test
By designing four-in-one tooling, the problem of low testing efficiency of SFP optical ports in the existing technology is solved, the ability to test four SFP optical ports simultaneously is realized, and the testing process is optimized through the cable finishing slot, which improves the testing efficiency and operation Simplicity.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202323566797.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-26
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2033-12-26
AI Technical Summary
The existing SFP optical port test tooling requires manual frequent plugging and unplugging of optical modules and cables, resulting in low testing efficiency, especially when facing multiple SFP optical ports.
Design a four-in-one tooling, including an upper cover, a middle support member, a lower base, four optical modules and four optical fiber cable assemblies. The upper cover and a lower base are installed on both sides of the middle support member respectively to realize four The optical module inserts four SFP optical ports at the same time, and optimizes cable management through structures such as cable finishing slots and limit slots to improve testing efficiency.
The ability to test four SFP optical ports simultaneously is realized, which significantly improves the testing efficiency and avoids cable interference through the cable finishing slot, simplifying the operation process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of switch testing, in particular to a four-in-one tool for SFP optical port testing. Background Art
[0002] With the continuous development of switch technology, SFP optical port testing technology has also become a necessary test item for switch manufacturers. SFP optical port refers to the SFP slot, which stands for Small Form Factor Pluggable Optical Module Slot. It is a slot used to insert the corresponding optical module. Under normal circumstances, each SFP optical port needs to go through a testing and inspection process.
[0003] Chinese patent CN202475427U discloses a tool and a tool assembly for testing an SFP optical port, which includes a PCB board, on which a gold finger is provided for cooperating with an SFP guide slot to perform data testing on a communication device. A gold finger is inserted into an SFP optical port for testing.
[0004] However, if there are many SFP optical ports involved, the tooling for testing the SFP optical ports must test the SFP optical ports one by one, requiring frequent manual plugging and unplugging of optical modules and cables, resulting in cumbersome operation and low test efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of this, the utility model proposes a four-in-one tool for SFP optical port testing to solve the problem of low efficiency of SFP optical port testing.
[0006] The technical solution of the utility model is achieved in this way:
[0007] The utility model provides a four-in-one tool for SFP optical port testing, which includes an upper cover, a middle support, a lower base, four optical modules and four optical fiber cable assemblies;
[0008] The upper cover is installed on one side of the middle support member, the two optical modules are installed on the upper cover, and the two optical fiber cable assemblies are arranged between the upper cover and the middle support member, and the two optical fiber cable assemblies are respectively connected to the two optical modules;
[0009] The lower base is installed on the other side of the middle support member, the other two optical modules are installed on the lower base, and the other two optical fiber cable assemblies are arranged between the lower base and the middle support member, and the other two optical fiber cable assemblies are respectively connected to the other two optical modules.
[0010] On the basis of the above technical solution, preferably, the upper cover is provided with a first placement groove and two first limiting grooves, the two first limiting grooves are connected to the first placement groove, the two optical modules are respectively installed in the two first limiting grooves, and the two optical fiber cable assemblies are installed in the first placement grooves.
[0011] On the basis of the above technical solution, preferably, a support wall is provided in the first limiting groove, the optical module is installed in the first limiting groove, and the optical module abuts against the support wall.
[0012] On the basis of the above technical solution, preferably, an avoidance groove is provided in the first limit groove, the optical fiber cable assembly includes an optical fiber head and a cable connected to each other, a buckle is provided on the optical fiber head, the optical fiber head is connected to the optical module, and the buckle is clamped with the avoidance groove, and the cable portion is located in the first placement groove.
[0013] On the basis of the above technical solution, preferably, the upper cover is further provided with a cable organizing groove, the cable organizing groove is connected to the first placement groove, and the plurality of cables are regularly arranged from the first placement groove to the cable organizing groove.
[0014] On the basis of the above technical solution, preferably, a guide wall is provided in the first placement groove, the guide wall obliquely extends to the connecting port of the first placement groove and the cable organizing groove, and the guide wall is used to guide the plurality of cables to gather at the connecting port.
[0015] On the basis of the above technical solution, preferably, a guide slope is provided at the bottom of the cable organizing groove, and the guide slope is connected to the first placement groove, and the guide slope is used to guide the multiple cables to be arranged in the cable organizing groove.
[0016] On the basis of the above technical solution, preferably, the four-in-one tooling for SFP optical port testing also includes multiple connecting parts, the upper cover is provided with multiple mounting through holes, the lower base is provided with multiple threaded mounting holes, the multiple mounting through holes and the multiple threaded mounting holes are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, each of the connecting parts is inserted into the corresponding mounting through hole and the threaded mounting hole, and the connecting part and the threaded mounting hole are threadedly connected.
[0017] On the basis of the above technical solution, preferably, a plurality of connecting through holes are provided on the middle support member, and the plurality of connecting through holes are respectively arranged one by one corresponding to the plurality of mounting through holes, and each of the connecting members is inserted into the corresponding mounting through hole, the connecting through hole and the threaded mounting hole in sequence.
[0018] On the basis of the above technical solution, preferably, the lower base is provided with a second placement groove and two second limiting grooves, the two second limiting grooves are connected to the second placement groove, the two optical modules are respectively installed in the two second limiting grooves, and the two optical fiber cable assemblies are installed in the second placement grooves.
[0019] The four-in-one tooling for SFP optical port testing of the utility model has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:
[0020] (1) By providing an upper cover and a lower base, the upper cover and the lower base are respectively installed on opposite sides of the middle support member, and two optical modules are installed on the upper cover, and the other two optical modules are installed on the lower base, two optical fiber cable assemblies are arranged between the upper cover and the middle support assembly, and the other two optical fiber cable assemblies are arranged between the lower base and the middle support assembly, and the four optical modules are respectively connected to the four optical fiber cable assemblies. When performing an SFP optical port test, the four optical modules can be respectively inserted into the four SFP optical ports at the same time, so that the four SFP optical ports can be tested at the same time, so that the test efficiency is significantly improved;
[0021] (2) The present application sets a cable organizing groove on the upper cover, and the cable organizing groove is connected to the first placement groove. Multiple cables located in the first placement groove can be organized in the cable organizing groove, and multiple cables can be organized into bundles. During the test, the cables will not interfere with the test. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.
[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional diagram of a four-in-one tooling for SFP optical port testing of the utility model;
[0024] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the upper cover of the utility model;
[0025] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of a four-in-one tooling for SFP optical port testing of the utility model;
[0026] Figure 4 The utility model is an exploded view of a four-in-one tooling for SFP optical port testing.
[0027] Reference numerals:
[0028] 1. Upper cover; 11. First placement slot; 111. Guide wall; 12. First limit slot; 13. Support wall; 14. Avoidance slot; 15. Cable arrangement slot; 151. Guide slope; 16. Mounting through hole; 2. Middle support member; 21. Connecting through hole; 3. Lower base; 31. Second placement slot; 32. Second limit slot; 33. Threaded mounting hole; 4. Optical module; 5. Fiber optic cable assembly; 51. Fiber optic head; 511. Buckle; 52. Cable; 6. Connector. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0029] The following will be combined with the implementation of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the implementation of the utility model. Obviously, the described implementation is only a part of the implementation of the utility model, not all of the implementations. Based on the implementation of the utility model, all other implementations obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0030] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the utility model is a four-in-one tool for SFP optical port testing, which includes an upper cover 1, a middle support 2, a lower base 3, four optical modules 4 and four optical fiber cable assemblies 5;
[0031] The upper cover 1 is installed on one side of the middle support member 2, the two optical modules 4 are installed on the upper cover 1, and the two optical fiber cable assemblies 5 are arranged between the upper cover 1 and the middle support member 2, and the two optical fiber cable assemblies 5 are respectively connected to the two optical modules 4;
[0032] The lower base 3 is installed on the other side of the middle support member 2, the other two optical modules 4 are installed on the lower base 3, and the other two optical fiber cable assemblies 5 are arranged between the lower base 3 and the middle support member 2, and the other two optical fiber cable assemblies 5 are respectively connected to the other two optical modules 4.
[0033] Specifically, the upper cover 1 and the lower base 3 are components with similar shapes and structures, except that the upper cover 1 and the lower base 3 are installed at different positions. The upper cover 1 and the lower base 3 are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the middle support member 2. From top to bottom, the upper cover 1 is installed above the middle support member 2, and the lower base 3 is installed below the middle support member 2. The upper cover 1, the middle support member 2 and the lower base 3 are assembled into a four-in-one tooling frame.
[0034] In this embodiment, there are four optical modules 4 and four optical fiber cable assemblies 5, wherein two optical modules 4 are inserted and installed on the upper cover 1, and the other two optical modules 4 are inserted and installed on the lower base 3, two optical fiber cable assemblies 5 are arranged between the upper cover 1 and the middle support member 2, and the other two optical fiber cable assemblies 5 are arranged between the lower base 3 and the middle support member 2, and the four optical fiber cable assemblies 5 are respectively connected to the four optical modules 4. When performing SFP optical port testing, the four optical modules 4 can be respectively inserted into the four SFP optical ports at the same time, so that the four SFP optical ports can be tested at the same time, which significantly improves the testing efficiency.
[0035] In other embodiments, other numbers of optical modules 4 and optical fiber cable assemblies 5 may be provided. Preferably, an integral multiple of four optical modules 4 and optical fiber cable assemblies 5 are provided.
[0036] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the upper cover 1 is provided with a first placement groove 11 and two first limiting grooves 12, the two first limiting grooves 12 are connected to the first placement groove 11, the two optical modules 4 are respectively installed in the two first limiting grooves 12, and the two optical fiber cable assemblies 5 are installed in the first placement groove 11.
[0037] Specifically, the upper cover 1 can be provided with a first placement groove 11 and two first limiting grooves 12. In this embodiment, the upper cover 1 is provided with two first limiting grooves 12. The two first limiting grooves 12 are spaced apart at the edge of the upper cover 1, and the two first limiting grooves 12 are connected to the outside of the upper cover 1. The two optical modules 4 can be respectively inserted into the two first limiting grooves 12. The first placement groove 11 is set in the middle area of the upper cover 1, and the first placement groove 11 is connected to the two first limiting grooves 12. The two optical fiber cable assemblies 5 are both installed in the first placement groove 11. The two optical fiber cable assemblies 5 can be respectively inserted into the two first limiting grooves 12, and the two optical fiber cable assemblies 5 are respectively connected to the two optical modules 4. Two optical modules 4 can be installed on the upper cover 1.
[0038] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, a support wall 13 is provided in the first limiting groove 12 , the optical module 4 is installed in the first limiting groove 12 , and the optical module 4 abuts against the support wall 13 .
[0039] Specifically, a support wall 13 may be provided in the first limiting groove 12, and the support arm is arranged relative to the direction in which the optical module 4 is inserted into the first limiting groove 12. When the optical module 4 is inserted into the first limiting groove 12, the support wall 13 may abut against the optical module 4, thereby limiting the optical module 4 from passing through the first limiting groove 12, and the optical module 4 may be fixed in the first limiting groove 12.
[0040] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, an avoidance groove 14 is provided in the first limiting groove 12, and the optical fiber cable assembly 5 includes an optical fiber head 51 and a cable 52 connected to each other, and a buckle 511 is provided on the optical fiber head 51, the optical fiber head 51 is connected to the optical module 4, and the buckle 511 is engaged with the avoidance groove 14, and the cable 52 is partially located in the first placement groove 11.
[0041] Specifically, an avoidance groove 14 may be provided in the first limiting groove 12. In the present embodiment, the avoidance groove 14 is arranged at the bottom of the first limiting groove 12. The optical fiber cable assembly 5 includes an optical fiber head 51 and a cable 52. The optical fiber head 51 and the cable 52 are connected. A buckle 511 is provided on the optical fiber head 51. When the optical fiber head 51 is inserted into the first limiting groove 12 and connected to the optical module 4, the buckle 511 can be engaged with the avoidance groove 14, so that the optical fiber head 51 is firmly fixed in the first limiting groove 12, and the cable 52 is located in the first placement groove 11, so that the optical fiber cable assembly 5 can be conveniently installed.
[0042] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the upper cover 1 is further provided with a cable organizing groove 15 , the cable organizing groove 15 is connected to the first placement groove 11 , and the plurality of cables 52 are arranged from the first placement groove 11 to the cable organizing groove 15 .
[0043] Specifically, the upper cover 1 can also be provided with a cable organizing groove 15. The cable organizing groove 15 and the first limiting groove 12 are respectively arranged on the opposite sides of the first placement groove 11. The cable organizing groove 15 is connected with the first placement groove 11. The shape of the cable organizing groove 15 is a long strip-shaped groove. Multiple cables 52 extending from the first placement groove 11 can be organized in the cable organizing groove 15. The cable organizing groove 15 can organize multiple cables 52 into a bundle. During the test, the cables 52 will not interfere with the test.
[0044] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, a guide wall 111 is provided in the first placement groove 11, and the guide wall 111 extends obliquely to the connecting port of the first placement groove 11 and the cable organizing groove 15, and the guide wall 111 is used to guide the multiple cables 52 to gather at the connecting port.
[0045] Specifically, a guide wall 111 may be provided in the first placement groove 11. The guide wall 111 may be inclined relative to the side wall of the first placement groove 11 toward the cable organizing groove 15, and the guide wall 111 may extend to the connecting port of the first placement groove 11 and the cable organizing groove 15. In this embodiment, two guide walls 111 are provided in the first placement groove 11. The two guide walls 111 are respectively located on opposite sides of the connecting port. Multiple cables 52 in the first placement groove 11 may extend to the connecting port along the guide wall 111. The guide wall 111 may guide multiple cables 52 to converge at the connecting port.
[0046] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, a guide slope 151 is provided at the bottom of the cable organizing groove 15 , and the guide slope 151 is connected to the first placement groove 11 , and the guide slope 151 is used to guide the plurality of cables 52 to be arranged in the cable organizing groove 15 .
[0047] Specifically, a guide slope 151 may be provided at the bottom of the cable organizing groove 15, and the guide slope 151 is connected to the first placement groove 11. The guide slope 151 is located at the connection point between the cable organizing groove 15 and the first placement groove 11. When multiple cables 52 are gathered at the connection point, the multiple cables 52 can extend into the cable organizing groove 15 along the guide slope 151, so that the multiple cables 52 can be better organized in the cable organizing groove 15.
[0048] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the four-in-one tooling for SFP optical port testing also includes a plurality of connectors 6, the upper cover 1 is provided with a plurality of mounting through holes 16, the lower base 3 is provided with a plurality of threaded mounting holes 33, the plurality of mounting through holes 16 and the plurality of threaded mounting holes 33 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence, each of the connectors 6 is inserted into the corresponding mounting through hole 16 and the threaded mounting hole 33, and the connectors 6 and the threaded mounting holes 33 are threadedly connected.
[0049] Specifically, the upper cover 1 may be provided with a plurality of mounting through holes 16 , the lower base 3 may be provided with a plurality of threaded mounting holes 33 , a threaded structure is provided in the threaded mounting holes 33 , and the plurality of mounting through holes 16 may be arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of threaded mounting holes 33 .
[0050] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, in this embodiment, the upper cover 1 is provided with seven mounting through holes 16, and the lower base 3 is provided with seven threaded mounting holes 33. Seven connecting members 6 can be respectively inserted into the seven mounting through holes 16 and the seven threaded mounting holes 33, and the connecting members 6 can be threadedly connected to the threaded mounting holes 33, so that the upper cover 1 and the lower base 3 can be connected together, and the upper cover 1 and the lower base 3 can clamp the middle support member 2, so that the upper cover 1, the middle support member 2 and the lower base 3 are firmly connected together.
[0051] Preferably, the connector 6 is a countersunk screw, and the mounting through hole 16 is a countersunk hole. When the connector 6 is inserted into the mounting through hole 16, the head of the connector 6 can be completely sunk into the stepped hole of the part, which can increase the aesthetics.
[0052] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the middle support member 2 is provided with a plurality of connecting through holes 21, and the plurality of connecting through holes 21 are respectively arranged one by one corresponding to the plurality of mounting through holes 16, and each of the connecting members 6 is inserted in turn into the corresponding mounting through hole 16, the connecting through hole 21 and the threaded mounting hole 33.
[0053] Specifically, a plurality of connecting through holes 21 may be provided on the middle support member 2, and the plurality of connecting through holes 21 may be respectively arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of mounting through holes 16, or it can be said that the plurality of connecting through holes 21 may be respectively arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of threaded mounting holes 33, and each connecting member 6 may be inserted into a corresponding mounting through hole 16, a connecting through hole 21 and a threaded mounting hole 33 in sequence, so that the upper cover 1, the middle support member 2 and the lower base 3 may be connected in sequence, which may further make the connection between the upper cover 1, the middle support member 2 and the lower base 3 more firmly.
[0054] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the lower base 3 is provided with a second placement groove 31 and two second limiting grooves 32, the two second limiting grooves 32 are connected to the second placement groove 31, the two optical modules 4 are respectively installed in the two second limiting grooves 32, and the two optical fiber cable assemblies 5 are installed in the second placement grooves 31.
[0055] Specifically, the structure of the lower base 3 is similar to that of the upper cover 1. A second placement groove 31 and two second limiting grooves 32 are provided on the lower base 3. The two second limiting grooves 32 are connected to the second placement groove 31, and the two optical modules 4 can be respectively inserted into the two second limiting grooves 32, and the two optical fiber cable assemblies 5 can be installed in the second placement grooves 31. Two optical modules 4 and two optical fiber cable assemblies 5 can be firmly installed on the lower base 3.
[0056] When the four-in-one tooling for SFP optical port testing provided by the utility model is used, the upper cover 1, the middle support member 2 and the lower base 3 can be assembled together, and two optical modules 4 are installed on the upper cover 1, and the other two optical modules 4 are installed on the lower base 3, two optical fiber cable assemblies 5 are installed between the upper cover 1 and the middle support member 2, and two optical fiber cable assemblies 5 are installed between the lower base 3 and the middle support member 2. The four optical fiber cable assemblies 5 are respectively connected to the four optical modules 4. When performing the SFP optical port test, the four optical modules 4 can be respectively inserted into the four SFP optical ports at the same time, so that the four SFP optical ports can be tested at the same time, which significantly improves the test efficiency.
[0057] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A four-in-one tool for SFP optical port testing, characterized by: It comprises an upper cover (1), a middle support member (2), a lower base (3), four optical modules (4) and four optical fiber cable assemblies (5); The upper cover (1) is mounted on one side of the middle support member (2), the two optical modules (4) are mounted on the upper cover (1), and the two optical fiber cable assemblies (5) are arranged between the upper cover (1) and the middle support member (2), and the two optical fiber cable assemblies (5) are respectively connected to the two optical modules (4); The lower base (3) is installed on the other side of the middle support member (2), the other two optical modules (4) are installed on the lower base (3), and the other two optical fiber cable assemblies (5) are arranged between the lower base (3) and the middle support member (2), and the other two optical fiber cable assemblies (5) are respectively connected to the other two optical modules (4).
2. The four-in-one tool for SFP optical port testing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper cover (1) is provided with a first placement groove (11) and two first limiting grooves (12); the two first limiting grooves (12) are connected to the first placement groove (11); the two optical modules (4) are respectively installed in the two first limiting grooves (12); and the two optical fiber cable assemblies (5) are installed in the first placement grooves (11).
3. The four-in-one tool for SFP optical port testing as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: A support wall (13) is provided in the first limiting groove (12), the optical module (4) is installed in the first limiting groove (12), and the optical module (4) abuts against the support wall (13).
4. The four-in-one tool for SFP optical port testing as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: An avoidance groove (14) is provided in the first limiting groove (12); the optical fiber cable assembly (5) comprises an optical fiber head (51) and a cable (52) connected to each other; a buckle (511) is provided on the optical fiber head (51); the optical fiber head (51) is connected to the optical module (4), and the buckle (511) is engaged with the avoidance groove (14); and a portion of the cable (52) is located in the first placement groove (11).
5. The four-in-one tool for SFP optical port testing according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper cover (1) is also provided with a cable organizing groove (15), the cable organizing groove (15) is connected to the first placement groove (11), and the plurality of cables (52) are arranged from the first placement groove (11) into the cable organizing groove (15).
6. The four-in-one tool for SFP optical port testing according to claim 5, characterized in that: A guide wall (111) is provided in the first placement groove (11), and the guide wall (111) extends obliquely to the connecting opening between the first placement groove (11) and the cable organizing groove (15), and the guide wall (111) is used to guide the plurality of cables (52) to gather at the connecting opening.
7. The four-in-one tool for SFP optical port testing according to claim 6, characterized in that: A guide slope (151) is provided at the bottom of the cable organizing groove (15), and the guide slope (151) is connected to the first placement groove (11), and the guide slope (151) is used to guide the plurality of cables (52) to be arranged in the cable organizing groove (15).
8. The four-in-one tool for SFP optical port testing according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a plurality of connecting members (6), the upper cover (1) is provided with a plurality of mounting through holes (16), the lower base (3) is provided with a plurality of threaded mounting holes (33), the plurality of mounting through holes (16) and the plurality of threaded mounting holes (33) are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, each of the connecting members (6) is inserted into the corresponding mounting through hole (16) and the threaded mounting hole (33), and the connecting member (6) and the threaded mounting hole (33) are threadedly connected.
9. The four-in-one tool for SFP optical port testing according to claim 8, characterized in that: The middle support member (2) is provided with a plurality of connecting through holes (21), the plurality of connecting through holes (21) are respectively arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of mounting through holes (16), and each of the connecting members (6) is inserted into the corresponding mounting through hole (16), the connecting through hole (21) and the threaded mounting hole (33) in sequence.
10. The four-in-one tool for SFP optical port testing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower base (3) is provided with a second placement groove (31) and two second limiting grooves (32); the two second limiting grooves (32) are connected to the second placement groove (31); the two optical modules (4) are respectively installed in the two second limiting grooves (32); and the two optical fiber cable assemblies (5) are installed in the second placement grooves (31).