Multi-union optical fiber connector

By introducing a fixing mechanism, connecting mechanism, sealing mechanism and dehumidification mechanism into the multi-connected fiber connector, combining the buffer device and glass wool material, the problems of inconvenience in use and easy damage to the optical fiber are solved, and the problem of inconvenience in the existing technology under extreme conditions is realized. Stable optical signal transmission in high temperature and high humidity environments.

CN222280889UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-31WUHAN WOLONG CLOUD NETWORK COMM TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420971816.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-06
Publication Date
2024-12-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-06

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Technical Problem

The existing multi-connected fiber connectors are inconvenient to use under extreme conditions such as high temperature and high humidity, and lack of buffering devices, which can easily lead to fiber damage.

Method used

A multi-connected fiber optic connector is designed, including a fixing mechanism, a connecting mechanism, a sealing mechanism and a dehumidification mechanism. It adopts a buffer device and a high-efficiency thermal insulation material glass wool to prevent heat and moisture from entering, reduce the impact of the fiber optic circuit, and pass the dehumidification mechanism. Absorb the surrounding moisture.

Benefits of technology

The use environment of optical fiber connectors is expanded, and it can work stably under extreme conditions such as high temperature and high humidity, preventing optical fibers from being damaged due to excessive stress, and improving the stability of optical signal transmission.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of optical fiber connectors, in particular to a multi-union optical fiber connector, which not only expands the use environment of the optical fiber connector so that the optical fiber connector can cope with extreme conditions such as high temperature, high humidity and the like, but also is additionally provided with a buffer device so as to prevent optical fibers from being damaged due to overlarge stress. Comprising a fixing mechanism; the device further comprises two sets of connecting mechanisms, two sets of output mechanisms, a sealing mechanism and a dehumidification mechanism, the two sets of connecting mechanisms are installed on the fixing mechanism and connected with the optical fibers, the two sets of output mechanisms are connected with the two sets of connecting mechanisms respectively and output optical signals, and the sealing mechanism is installed on the fixing mechanism and prevents moisture from entering the two sets of connecting mechanisms. The dehumidification mechanism is installed on the fixing mechanism and absorbs moisture around the device.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of optical fiber connectors, in particular to a multi-connected optical fiber connector. Background Art

[0002] A fiber optic connector is a device that makes detachable connections between optical fibers. It precisely connects 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 possible, and the impact on the system caused by its involvement in the optical link is minimized.

[0003] An existing multi-link optical fiber connector, such as a multi-link optical fiber connector disclosed in the utility model patent with application number 201720541742.4, has a main structure including a coupler, a connector, a positioning hole, a fixing pin, port No. 1, port No. 2, connector No. 1, connector No. 2, an optical cable outlet, a fixing plate, a positioning hole, a sleeve, and a buckle. An assembly hole is fixed on the upper surface of the connector, and port No. 1 and port No. 2 are buckled on the left side of the connector through the fixing pin; when in use, the connector of the optical cable is fixed by the coupler, and the multi-link optical fiber connection is performed through the connector, and then the sleeve is embedded in the interior of the connector, and the buckle is buckled to prevent it from falling off. The positioning hole is used to fix the fixing plate on the optical fiber equipment to prevent the connector from being exposed, and then the No. 1 connector and the No. 2 connector on the No. 1 port and the No. 2 port can be respectively connected to multiple optical fiber lines.

[0004] However, most of the existing multi-link optical fiber connectors can only be used in a relatively stable environment and are difficult to cope with extreme conditions such as high temperature and high humidity. Moreover, most of the existing connectors lack buffer devices, which can easily cause the optical fiber to be damaged due to excessive force. Utility Model Content

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a multi-connected optical fiber connector which not only expands the use environment of the optical fiber connector so that the optical fiber connector can cope with extreme conditions such as high temperature and high humidity, but also adds a buffer device to prevent the optical fiber from being damaged due to excessive force.

[0006] The utility model discloses a multi-link optical fiber connector, comprising a fixing mechanism; two groups of connection mechanisms, two groups of output mechanisms, a sealing mechanism and a dehumidification mechanism, wherein the two groups of connection mechanisms are mounted on the fixing mechanism and connected to the optical fibers, the two groups of output mechanisms are respectively connected to the two groups of connection mechanisms and output optical signals, the sealing mechanism is mounted on the fixing mechanism and prevents moisture from entering the two groups of connection mechanisms, and the dehumidification mechanism is mounted on the fixing mechanism and absorbs moisture around the device; the existing optical fiber lines are connected to the two groups of connection mechanisms, a buffer device is arranged on the connection mechanism, and the optical fibers are prevented from being damaged due to excessive force, and then the two groups of connection mechanisms output the received optical signals through the two groups of output mechanisms, the sealing mechanism converges the input ends of the two groups of connection mechanisms, and prevents moisture from entering the connection mechanisms and affecting the transmission of the optical signals, and the dehumidification mechanism is arranged to absorb moisture around the device.

[0007] Preferably, the fixing mechanism includes a bottom box, two sets of hinges, a top box and four sets of fixing bolts, the bottom end of the bottom box is placed on the work surface, the two sets of hinges are installed on the bottom box, the top box is installed on the two sets of hinges, four sets of positioning grooves are opened on the bottom box and the top box, and the four sets of fixing bolts are installed in the four sets of positioning grooves; the two sets of connecting mechanisms and the two sets of output mechanisms are installed in the enclosed space of the bottom box and the top box, and then the four sets of fixing bolts are tightened to prevent heat and moisture from entering the enclosed space, thereby providing a relatively stable working environment for the connecting mechanism and the output mechanism.

[0008] Preferably, the connecting mechanism includes a coupler, four groups of shock absorbers, four groups of springs, a card plate, a connecting sleeve, two groups of card strips and two groups of paddle plates. The coupler is installed in the enclosed space of the bottom box and the top box. The coupler is provided with a connecting groove, four groups of buffer grooves and two groups of fixed grooves. The four groups of couplers are respectively installed in the four groups of buffer grooves, the four groups of shock absorbers are respectively installed in the four groups of buffer grooves, the card plate is installed on the four groups of shock absorbers, the connecting sleeve is connected and installed between the coupler and the card plate, the two groups of card strips are both installed on the card plate, and the two groups of paddle plates are both installed on the card plate; the optical fiber line is inserted into the connecting groove of the coupler through the card plate, and the impact force between the optical fiber line and the card plate can be reduced by the four groups of shock absorbers and the four groups of springs to prevent the optical fiber from being damaged due to excessive force. At the same time, the card strip is provided to prevent dust from entering the connecting groove. The card plate is continuously pushed to insert the two groups of card strips into the fixed groove of the coupler, so that the optical fiber line and the coupler are fixed and clamped to prevent the optical fiber from falling off. When it needs to be removed, the two groups of paddle plates are pressed to withdraw the two groups of card strips from the fixed groove.

[0009] Preferably, the output mechanism includes a sealing sleeve, a telescopic sleeve and a connecting tube, the sealing sleeve is installed on the bottom box, the telescopic sleeve is installed on the sealing sleeve, and the connecting tube is installed on the telescopic sleeve and connected to the inside of the coupler; the connecting tube is connected to the optical fiber line, and the telescopic sleeve can be provided to prevent the optical fiber from being damaged due to excessive force, and the sealing sleeve can be provided to prevent high temperature and moisture from entering the enclosed space of the bottom box and the top box through the gap.

[0010] Preferably, the sealing mechanism includes a dust cover, a tightening belt and a buckle, the dust cover is installed on the bottom box and the top box, the tightening belt is installed on the dust cover, and the buckle is installed on the tightening belt; when the connecting mechanism is connected to the optical fiber line, the tightening belt is pulled to shrink the opening of the dust cover to reduce the entry of heat and moisture into the dust cover, and the buckle is used to facilitate the contraction and opening of the dust cover, thereby improving the flexibility of the device.

[0011] Preferably, the dehumidification mechanism includes a storage box, hinge 2, a grille and a handle. The storage box is installed on the top box. The interior of the storage box is provided with a cavity and a feed port is opened at the top. Hinge 2 is installed on the storage box, the grille is installed on hinge 2, and the handle is installed on the grille. The dehumidifier is placed in the storage box, and the staff pulls the handle to drive the grille to close to prevent the dehumidifier from spilling. The dehumidifier absorbs moisture around the device through the grille, thereby reducing the impact of moisture on the device and improving the stability of optical signal transmission.

[0012] Preferably, the interiors of the bottom box, top box and storage box are all paved with glass wool; glass wool is a highly efficient thermal insulation material having the properties of being lightweight, fireproof, heat-insulating and sound-absorbing, and can provide a stable environment for the transmission of optical signals, allowing the device to be used in various extremely complex situations.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: the existing optical fiber line is connected to two sets of connecting mechanisms, and a buffer device is provided on the connecting mechanism to prevent the optical fiber from being damaged due to excessive force. Then the two sets of connecting mechanisms output the received optical signals through two sets of output mechanisms. The sealing mechanism converges the input ends of the two sets of connecting mechanisms to prevent moisture from entering the connecting mechanism and affecting the transmission of the optical signal. The moisture around the device is absorbed by providing a dehumidification mechanism. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-section axonometric structure of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 It is an axonometric structural diagram of the fixing mechanism and the sealing mechanism of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 It is a partially enlarged cross-sectional axonometric structural schematic diagram of the connection mechanism of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 It is a partially enlarged isometric structural diagram of the output mechanism of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 It is an axonometric structural diagram of the dehumidification mechanism of the utility model.

[0019] Markings in the attached drawings: 01, fixing mechanism; 11, bottom box; 12, hinge one; 13, top box; 14, fixing bolt; 02, connecting mechanism; 21, coupler; 22, shock absorber; 23, spring; 24, clamping plate; 25, connecting sleeve; 26, clamping strip; 27, dial plate; 03, output mechanism; 31, sealing sleeve; 32, telescopic sleeve; 33, connecting pipe; 04, sealing mechanism; 41, dust cover; 42, tightening belt; 43, buckle; 05, dehumidification mechanism; 51, storage box; 52, hinge two; 53, grille; 54, handle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to facilitate the understanding of the utility model, the utility model will be described more comprehensively below with reference to the relevant drawings. The utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of the utility model more thorough and comprehensive.

[0021] Example 1

[0022] The utility model discloses a multi-link optical fiber connector, comprising a fixing mechanism 01; two groups of connecting mechanisms 02, two groups of output mechanisms 03, a sealing mechanism 04 and a dehumidifying mechanism 05. The two groups of connecting mechanisms 02 are installed on the fixing mechanism 01 and connected to the optical fibers. The two groups of output mechanisms 03 are respectively connected to the two groups of connecting mechanisms 02 and output optical signals. The sealing mechanism 04 is installed on the fixing mechanism 01 and prevents moisture from entering the two groups of connecting mechanisms 02. The dehumidifying mechanism 05 is installed on the fixing mechanism 01. and absorbs moisture around the device; the fixing mechanism 01 includes a bottom box 11, two sets of hinges 12, a top box 13 and four sets of fixing bolts 14, the bottom end of the bottom box 11 is placed on the work surface, the two sets of hinges 12 are installed on the bottom box 11, the top box 13 is installed on the two sets of hinges 12, the bottom box 11 and the top box 13 are provided with four sets of positioning grooves, and the four sets of fixing bolts 14 are installed in the four sets of positioning grooves; the connecting mechanism 02 includes a coupler 21, four sets of shock absorbers 22, four sets of springs 23, a card plate 24, a connecting The connector 25, two sets of card strips 26 and two sets of dial plates 27, the coupler 21 is installed in the enclosed space of the bottom box 11 and the top box 13, the coupler 21 is provided with a connection groove, four sets of buffer grooves and two sets of fixing grooves, the four sets of couplers 21 are respectively installed in the four sets of buffer grooves, the four sets of shock absorbers 22 are respectively installed in the four sets of buffer grooves, the card plate 24 is installed on the four sets of shock absorbers 22, the connector 25 is connected and installed between the coupler 21 and the card plate 24, the two sets of card strips 26 are installed on the card plate 24, and the two sets of dial plates 27 are installed on the bottom box 11 and the top box 13. 7 are all mounted on the card plate 24; the output mechanism 03 includes a sealing sleeve 31, a telescopic sleeve 32 and a connecting pipe 33, the sealing sleeve 31 is mounted on the bottom box 11, the telescopic sleeve 32 is mounted on the sealing sleeve 31, and the connecting pipe 33 is mounted on the telescopic sleeve 32 and communicates with the inside of the coupler 21; the sealing mechanism 04 includes a dust cover 41, a tightening belt 42 and a buckle 43, the dust cover 41 is mounted on the bottom box 11 and the top box 13, the tightening belt 42 is mounted on the dust cover 41, and the buckle 43 is mounted on the tightening belt 42;When it is working, firstly, the two groups of connection mechanisms 02 and the two groups of output mechanisms 03 are installed in the enclosed space of the bottom box 11 and the top box 13, and then the four groups of fixing bolts 14 are tightened to prevent heat and moisture from entering the enclosed space, providing a relatively stable working environment for the connection mechanism 02 and the output mechanism 03, and the optical fiber line is inserted into the connection groove of the coupler 21 through the card plate 24. The impact force between the optical fiber line and the card plate 24 can be reduced by four groups of shock absorbers 22 and four groups of springs 23 to prevent the optical fiber from being damaged due to excessive force. At the same time, the card strip 26 is set to prevent dust from entering the connection groove, and the card plate 24 is continuously pushed to insert the two groups of card strips 26 into the coupler 21. In the fixed groove, the optical fiber line and the coupler 21 are fixed and clamped to prevent the optical fiber from falling off. When it is necessary to remove it, press the two sets of dial plates 27 to withdraw the two sets of clamping strips 26 from the fixed groove, and connect the connecting tube 33 with the optical fiber line. By setting the telescopic sleeve 32, the optical fiber can be prevented from being damaged due to excessive force. By setting the sealing sleeve 31, high temperature and moisture can be prevented from entering the enclosed space of the bottom box 11 and the top box 13 through the gap. When the connection mechanism 02 is connected to the optical fiber line, pull the tightening belt 42 to shrink the opening of the dust cover 41 to reduce the heat and moisture entering the dust cover 41. The buckle 43 facilitates the tightening and opening of the dust cover 41, which improves the flexibility of the device. ;

[0023] Example 2

[0024] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, a multi-link optical fiber connector of the utility model is based on Example 1; the dehumidification mechanism 05 includes a storage box 51, a hinge 52, a grille 53 and a handle 54, the storage box 51 is installed on the top box 13, the storage box 51 is provided with a cavity inside and a feed port is opened at the top, the hinge 52 is installed on the storage box 51, the grille 53 is installed on the hinge 52, and the handle 54 is installed on the grille 53; the bottom box 11, the top box 13 and the storage box 51 are all paved with glass wool; when it is working, firstly, the two sets of connecting mechanisms are connected. 02 and the two sets of output mechanisms 03 are installed in the enclosed space of the bottom box 11 and the top box 13, and then tighten the four sets of fixing bolts 14 to prevent heat and moisture from entering the enclosed space. Glass wool is a highly efficient thermal insulation material with the characteristics of light weight, fire resistance, heat preservation, and sound absorption. It can provide a stable environment for the transmission of optical signals, so that the device can be used in various extremely complex situations. The optical fiber line is inserted into the connection slot of the coupler 21 through the card board 24. The four sets of shock absorbers 22 and the four sets of springs 23 can slow down the vibration between the optical fiber line and the card board 24. The impact force is prevented to prevent the optical fiber from being damaged due to excessive force. At the same time, the card strip 26 is set to prevent dust from entering the connection groove. The card plate 24 is continuously pushed to insert the two sets of card strips 26 into the fixed groove of the coupler 21, so that the optical fiber line and the coupler 21 are fixed and clamped to prevent the optical fiber from falling off. When it is necessary to remove it, the two sets of dial plates 27 are pressed to withdraw the two sets of card strips 26 from the fixed groove, and the connecting tube 33 is connected with the optical fiber line. The telescopic sleeve 32 can prevent the optical fiber from being damaged due to excessive force. The sealing sleeve 31 can prevent high temperature and moisture from entering the bottom through the gap. In the enclosed space of box 11 and top box 13, after the connection between connecting mechanism 02 and optical fiber line is completed, the tightening belt 42 is pulled to shrink the opening of dust cover 41 to reduce the heat and moisture entering into the dust cover 41. The buckle 43 facilitates the contraction and opening of dust cover 41, thereby improving the flexibility of the device. The dehumidifier is placed in the storage box 51, and the staff pulls the handle 54 to drive the grille 53 to close to prevent the dehumidifier from spilling. The dehumidifier absorbs moisture around the device through the grille 53, thereby reducing the influence of moisture on the device and improving the stability of optical signal transmission.

[0025] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principle of the present invention. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multi-connected optical fiber connector, comprising a fixing mechanism (01); characterized in that: The device also includes two groups of connection mechanisms (02), two groups of output mechanisms (03), a sealing mechanism (04) and a dehumidification mechanism (05). The two groups of connection mechanisms (02) are mounted on the fixing mechanism (01) and connected to the optical fiber. The two groups of output mechanisms (03) are respectively connected to the two groups of connection mechanisms (02) and output optical signals. The sealing mechanism (04) is mounted on the fixing mechanism (01) and prevents moisture from entering the two groups of connection mechanisms (02). The dehumidification mechanism (05) is mounted on the fixing mechanism (01) and absorbs moisture around the device.

2. A multi-connected optical fiber connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism (01) comprises a bottom box (11), two sets of hinges (12), a top box (13) and four sets of fixing bolts (14); the bottom end of the bottom box (11) is placed on a work surface; the two sets of hinges (12) are both mounted on the bottom box (11); the top box (13) is mounted on the two sets of hinges (12); four sets of positioning grooves are formed on the bottom box (11) and the top box (13); and the four sets of fixing bolts (14) are mounted in the four sets of positioning grooves.

3. A multi-connected optical fiber connector as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting mechanism (02) comprises a coupler (21), four groups of shock absorbers (22), four groups of springs (23), a card plate (24), a connecting sleeve (25), two groups of card strips (26) and two groups of dial plates (27). The coupler (21) is installed in the enclosed space of the bottom box (11) and the top box (13). The coupler (21) is provided with a connecting groove, four groups of buffer grooves and two groups of fixing grooves. The four groups of couplers (21) are respectively installed in the four groups of buffer grooves. The four groups of shock absorbers (22) are respectively installed in the four groups of buffer grooves. The card plate (24) is installed on the four groups of shock absorbers (22). The connecting sleeve (25) is connected and installed between the coupler (21) and the card plate (24). The two groups of card strips (26) are both installed on the card plate (24). The two groups of dial plates (27) are both installed on the card plate (24).

4. A multi-connected optical fiber connector as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The output mechanism (03) comprises a sealing sleeve (31), a telescopic sleeve (32) and a connecting pipe (33); the sealing sleeve (31) is mounted on the bottom box (11); the telescopic sleeve (32) is mounted on the sealing sleeve (31); and the connecting pipe (33) is mounted on the telescopic sleeve (32) and communicates with the interior of the coupler (21).

5. A multi-connected optical fiber connector as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The sealing mechanism (04) comprises a dust cover (41), a tightening belt (42) and a buckle (43); the dust cover (41) is installed on the bottom box (11) and the top box (13); the tightening belt (42) is installed on the dust cover (41); and the buckle (43) is installed on the tightening belt (42).

6. A multi-connected optical fiber connector as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The dehumidification mechanism (05) comprises a material storage box (51), a hinge (52), a grille (53) and a handle (54); the material storage box (51) is mounted on the top box (13); a cavity is provided inside the material storage box (51) and a material feed port is opened at the top; the hinge (52) is mounted on the material storage box (51); the grille (53) is mounted on the hinge (52); and the handle (54) is mounted on the grille (53).

7. A multi-connected optical fiber connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom box (11), the top box (13) and the material storage box (51) are all provided with glass wool inside.