Waterproof optical fiber adapter
By adopting the sealing structure of iron absorber blocks and sealing rings in optical fiber adapters, as well as real-time monitoring of humidity sensors and indicator lights, the problems of waterproofing and dustproofing of existing optical fiber adapters are solved, and stable use and timely use in multiple scenarios are achieved. Maintenance extends the life of the equipment and ensures communication quality.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421166131.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-24
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-05-24
AI Technical Summary
The existing fiber optic adapters lack waterproof, dustproof and UV protection functions, and cannot detect damage caused by rainwater erosion in time, limiting their use scenarios and communication quality.
A waterproof fiber adapter is designed, using iron absorber blocks and sealing rings to achieve sealing. The built-in humidity sensor and indicator light monitor humidity in real time, and the fiber optic wire is organized through the wire processor and partition to ensure the seal at the connection and the fiber optic wire. Neatness.
It effectively prevents the invasion of rainwater, dust and ultraviolet rays, extends the service life of the adapter, promptly detects humidity abnormalities, avoids damage to communication quality, and expands the scope of use of the adapter.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of optical fiber communication, in particular to a waterproof optical fiber adapter. Background Art
[0002] Fiber optic adapters are the most widely used optical passive devices in fiber optic communication systems. They are components that connect two sections of optical fiber. They can precisely connect the two end faces of the optical fiber so that the light energy output by the transmitting optical fiber can be coupled to the receiving optical fiber to the maximum extent. They are widely used in the connection of optical fiber links such as telecommunication systems, local area networks, optical area networks, FTTH fiber-to-the-home, video transmission, and test instruments.
[0003] After searching, it is found that the existing fiber optic adapter has a structure of a shell, a ceramic sleeve and a fiber optic connection end. By connecting the shells, two sections of optical fiber can be simply connected. The crystal structure of ceramic is very hard and will not deform over time like metal. However, the above existing fiber optic adapters still have shortcomings. First, they are not waterproof, dustproof and UV-proof, which greatly limits the use of the adapter. Secondly, it is impossible to detect the problem of the adapter being damaged by rain erosion in time.
[0004] Therefore, the utility model provides a waterproof optical fiber adapter to solve the problems raised in the above background technology. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the shortcomings of the prior art and to propose a waterproof fiber optic adapter that can provide good protection against rain, dust and ultraviolet radiation and can be used in multiple scenarios such as indoors and outdoors. At the same time, the humidity of the adapter can be monitored in real time through a humidity sensor, and the adapter can be cleaned and repaired in time.
[0006] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a waterproof optical fiber adapter, comprising an adapter box, a second magnetic block is fixedly arranged on the four walls of the adapter box, a box cover is magnetically arranged on the upper end of the adapter box, a first magnetic block is fixedly arranged inside the box cover, and a first sealing ring is fixedly arranged at the lower end of the box cover;
[0007] A humidity sensor is fixedly arranged inside the adapter box, and an indicator light is fixedly arranged on the upper end of the box cover;
[0008] Through the above technical solution, the box cover is adsorbed onto the adapter box through the first magnetic block and the second magnetic block. At the same time, a first sealing ring is arranged on the box cover to form a good seal for the entire adapter. At the same time, the indicator light on the adapter box is connected to the sensor to monitor the humidity in the adapter box in real time.
[0009] Furthermore, cable organizers are fixedly arranged on both sides of the inner wall of the adapter box;
[0010] Through the above technical solution, the cable organizer can introduce the optical fiber cables into the first optical fiber connector in an orderly manner, thereby avoiding the problem of confusion or entanglement of the optical fiber cables.
[0011] Furthermore, a partition is fixedly arranged in the middle of the adapter box;
[0012] Through the above technical solution, the partition separates a special position for the optical fiber line, and the communication and maintenance will not be affected by the entanglement of the optical fiber line.
[0013] Further, a first optical fiber connector is fixedly provided on one side of the interior of the adapter box, an internal thread is fixedly provided on the inner wall of the first optical fiber connector, a ceramic sleeve is fixedly provided on the interior of the first optical fiber connector, a pin body is fixedly provided on the interior of the ceramic sleeve, and a second sealing ring is fixedly provided on one side of the outer wall of the first optical fiber connector;
[0014] Through the above technical solution, the crystal structure of ceramics is very hard and will not deform over time like metal materials.
[0015] Furthermore, a second optical fiber connector is threadedly sleeved on one side of the first optical fiber connector, an external thread is fixedly arranged on one side of an outer wall of the second optical fiber connector, and a third sealing ring is fixedly arranged on the outer wall of the second optical fiber connector;
[0016] Through the above technical solution, the second optical fiber connector is connected to the first optical fiber connector through a spiral connection, and the sealing ring ensures that rainwater will not leak from the connection.
[0017] Furthermore, a fourth sealing ring is fixedly provided on one side of the adapter box, and a waterproof plug is clamped and provided on the other side of the adapter box;
[0018] Through the above technical solution, when the adapter is not in working state, the waterproof plug is inserted to prevent the entry of rain and dust.
[0019] Furthermore, one end of the first optical fiber connector is fixedly connected to an optical fiber line;
[0020] Through the above technical solution, optical signals are transmitted through optical fiber lines.
[0021] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0022] 1. The utility model provides a waterproof optical fiber adapter. When the adapter is in use, the box cover is adsorbed on the adapter box through the first magnetic block and the second magnetic block. At the same time, the box cover is provided with a first sealing ring. The cooperation between the adapter box and the box cover forms a good seal for the entire adapter. When the adapter is in use, it will not be disturbed by rain, dust and ultraviolet radiation, thereby extending the service life of the adapter, expanding the use range of the adapter, and enabling the adapter to be used normally both indoors and outdoors.
[0023] 2. The utility model proposes a waterproof optical fiber adapter, in which a humidity sensor is fixedly arranged inside the adapter box, and an indicator light on the adapter box is connected to the sensor to monitor the humidity inside the adapter box in real time. When the humidity inside the adapter box is normal, the indicator light on the adapter box is off; when the humidity inside the adapter box exceeds the range, the indicator light on the adapter box is on, indicating that the adapter needs to be cleaned and repaired, thereby effectively avoiding the situation in which water ingress into the adapter is not discovered in time, affecting the communication quality or breaking the optical fiber. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the axial side of a waterproof optical fiber adapter of the utility model;
[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a waterproof optical fiber adapter of the utility model;
[0026] Figure 3 It is a schematic internal cross-sectional view of a first optical fiber connector and a second optical fiber connector of a waterproof optical fiber adapter of the utility model;
[0027] Figure 4 The utility model is a schematic diagram of the axial side of the other end of a waterproof optical fiber adapter.
[0028] Legend:
[0029] 1. Box cover; 2. Adapter box; 3. Optical fiber line; 4. Second optical fiber connector; 5. First optical fiber connector; 6. First sealing ring; 7. First magnetic block; 8. Second magnetic block; 9. Cable organizer; 10. Partition; 11. Humidity sensor; 12. Indicator light; 13. Second sealing ring; 14. Third sealing ring; 15. Ceramic sleeve; 16. Pin body; 17. Internal thread; 18. External thread; 19. Waterproof plug; 20. Fourth sealing ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0030] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0031] Reference Figure 1-4 , an embodiment provided by the utility model:
[0032] A waterproof optical fiber adapter comprises an adapter box 2, which plays a role in protecting the adapter body. A second magnetic block 8 is fixedly arranged on the four walls of the adapter box 2. A box cover 1 is magnetically arranged on the upper end of the adapter box 2. A first magnetic block 7 is fixedly arranged inside the box cover 1. The box cover 1 is adsorbed on the adapter box 2 through the first magnetic block 7 and the second magnetic block 8. A first sealing ring 6 is fixedly arranged on the lower end of the box cover 1. The first sealing ring 6 forms a good seal for the entire adapter. A humidity sensor 11 is fixedly arranged inside the adapter box 2. An indicator light 12 is fixedly arranged on the upper end of the box cover 1. The indicator light 12 is connected to the humidity sensor 11 to monitor the humidity in the adapter box 2 in real time.
[0033] Cable organizers 9 are fixedly arranged on both sides of the inner wall of the adapter box 2, and the cable organizers 9 can introduce the optical fiber lines 3 into the first optical fiber connector 5 in an orderly manner. A partition plate 10 is fixedly arranged in the middle of the adapter box 2, and a first optical fiber connector 5 is fixedly arranged on one side of the adapter box 2. An internal thread 17 is fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the first optical fiber connector 5. A ceramic sleeve 15 is fixedly arranged inside the first optical fiber connector 5. The crystal structure of ceramics is very hard and will not deform over time like metal materials. A pin body 16 is fixedly arranged inside the ceramic sleeve 15, and a second A sealing ring 13, a second optical fiber connector 4 is threadedly sleeved on one side of the first optical fiber connector 5, an external thread 18 is fixedly set on one side of the outer wall of the second optical fiber connector 4, the second optical fiber connector 4 is spirally connected to the first optical fiber connector 5, a third sealing ring 14 is fixedly set on the outer wall of the second optical fiber connector 4, the sealing ring ensures that rainwater will not leak at the connection, a fourth sealing ring 20 is fixedly set on one side of the adapter box 2, and a waterproof plug 19 is snap-fitted on the other side of the adapter box 2 to prevent the entry of rainwater and dust, one end of the first optical fiber connector 5 is fixedly connected to the optical fiber line 3, and optical signals are transmitted through the optical fiber line 3.
[0034] Working principle: During operation of the utility model, the waterproof plug 19 on the adapter box 2 is removed, the second optical fiber connector 4 is connected to the first optical fiber connector 5 by a spiral connection, and the box cover 1 is adsorbed on the adapter box 2. The setting of the adapter box 2 makes the entire adapter form a good seal, so that the adapter will not be disturbed by rain, dust and ultraviolet radiation when in use, expanding the use range of the adapter, so that the adapter can be used normally indoors and outdoors, and a cable organizer 9 is arranged in the adapter box 2 to introduce the optical fiber line 3 into the first optical fiber connector 5 in an orderly manner, and properly organize the overlong optical fiber line 3 to avoid the problem of the optical fiber line 3 being messy or entangled. A humidity sensor 11 is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the adapter box 2, and the indicator light 12 on the adapter box 2 is connected to the humidity sensor 11 to monitor the humidity in the adapter box 2 in real time. When the humidity in the adapter box 2 is normal, the indicator light 12 on the adapter box 2 is off. When the humidity in the adapter box 2 exceeds the range, the indicator light 12 on the adapter box 2 is on, indicating that the adapter needs to be cleaned and repaired, effectively avoiding the situation where the adapter is not discovered in time due to water ingress, affecting the communication quality or the optical fiber is broken.
[0035] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. 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 waterproof optical fiber adapter, comprising an adapter box (2), characterized in that: A second magnetic block (8) is fixedly arranged above the four walls of the adapter box (2); a box cover (1) is magnetically arranged at the upper end of the adapter box (2); a first magnetic block (7) is fixedly arranged inside the box cover (1); and a first sealing ring (6) is fixedly arranged at the lower end of the box cover (1); A humidity sensor (11) is fixedly arranged inside the adapter box (2), and an indicator light (12) is fixedly arranged on the upper end of the box cover (1).
2. A waterproof optical fiber adapter according to claim 1, characterized in that: Cable organizers (9) are fixedly arranged on both sides of the inner wall of the adapter box (2).
3. The waterproof optical fiber adapter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A partition plate (10) is fixedly arranged in the middle of the adapter box (2).
4. The waterproof optical fiber adapter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first optical fiber connector (5) is fixedly arranged on one side of the interior of the adapter box (2); an internal thread (17) is fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the first optical fiber connector (5); a ceramic sleeve (15) is fixedly arranged on the interior of the first optical fiber connector (5); a pin body (16) is fixedly arranged on the interior of the ceramic sleeve (15); and a second sealing ring (13) is fixedly arranged on one side of the outer wall of the first optical fiber connector (5).
5. The waterproof optical fiber adapter according to claim 4, characterized in that: A second optical fiber connector (4) is threadedly sleeved on one side of the first optical fiber connector (5), an external thread (18) is fixedly provided on one side of the outer wall of the second optical fiber connector (4), and a third sealing ring (14) is fixedly provided on the outer wall of the second optical fiber connector (4).
6. The waterproof optical fiber adapter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fourth sealing ring (20) is fixedly arranged on one side of the adapter box (2), and a waterproof plug (19) is clamped and arranged on the other side of the adapter box (2).
7. The waterproof optical fiber adapter according to claim 4, characterized in that: One end of the first optical fiber connector (5) is fixedly connected to an optical fiber line (3).
