Optical fiber waterproof sealing interface of optical cable connector box
By using a special-shaped rubber ring and spring structure in the optical cable joint box, the problem of insufficient adaptability to the optical cable interface is solved, efficient optical cable sealing and waterproofing performance are achieved, and stable connection of the optical cable is ensured.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420124372.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-01-18
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-01-18
AI Technical Summary
The interface of the existing optical cable connector box is prone to gaps between the optical cable, and cannot be adaptively adjusted according to the shape of the optical cable, which affects the sealing performance.
A fiber-optic waterproof sealing interface is designed, including a fixed base, a U-frame, a spring, a top semicircular clamping member and a bottom semicircular clamping member. The optical cable is sealed through a special-shaped rubber ring and a gasket, and the spring is used to provide continuous compression force. , the snap connection is easy to disassemble.
Ensures the waterproof performance and sealing effect of optical cables, adapts to the needs of different optical cable shapes, is easy to use and reliable to fix.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of optical cable joint boxes, in particular to an optical fiber waterproof sealing interface of an optical cable joint box. Background Art
[0002] The optical cable splice box is a device specially used to connect two or more spliced optical cables, which has the function of protecting and fixing the optical fiber splices. The main function of the optical cable splice box is to protect the optical fiber splices and prevent them from being damaged, while facilitating the connection and maintenance of optical fibers. It has excellent sealing performance and can effectively prevent moisture and dust from entering the optical cable, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of optical fiber transmission.
[0003] The utility model with announcement number CN220188765U discloses a split nut and a junction box, which belongs to the technical field of optical cable junction boxes, and includes a first part and a second part. The arcuate notch of the first part and the arcuate notch of the second part are configured to be able to enclose and form a through hole. The first part and the second part are formed with two oppositely arranged end surfaces at the junction of the arcuate notch. The first part is provided with a guide strip at one of the end surfaces, and the second part is provided with a guide groove at at least one of the end surfaces, and a limiting structure is provided on one side of the guide groove along the extension direction of the notch.
[0004] Most of the interfaces of existing optical cable junction boxes directly fix the optical cables through arc-shaped grooves, but there are still problems with many gaps. In addition, the outer surface of the optical cable will inevitably wear or age during use. The existing solutions are all structures with fixed shapes and positions, which cannot be adaptively adjusted, thus affecting the sealing performance. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a fiber optic waterproof sealing interface of an optical cable junction box in order to overcome the defects of the prior art that there is a gap between the interface of the optical cable junction box and the optical cable, and that the interface cannot be adaptively adjusted according to the shape of the optical cable, thus affecting the sealing performance.
[0006] The purpose of the utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:
[0007] An optical fiber waterproof sealing interface of an optical cable junction box comprises a fixed base, a U-shaped frame, a spring, a top semicircular clamping piece and a bottom semicircular clamping piece, one end of the U-shaped frame is rotatably connected to the fixed base, and the other end is detachably connected to the fixed base, an optical cable installation cavity is formed between the U-shaped frame and the fixed base, and the spring, the top semicircular clamping piece and the bottom semicircular clamping piece are all located in the optical cable installation cavity;
[0008] The U-shaped frame is connected to the top semicircular clamping piece through a spring, and the fixed base is provided with a clamping piece installation groove for installing the bottom semicircular clamping piece. The top semicircular clamping piece is located directly above the bottom semicircular clamping piece, and the two ends of the top semicircular clamping piece are connected to the two ends of the bottom semicircular clamping piece through a buckle, and a gasket is provided at the end surface connection of the top semicircular clamping piece and the bottom semicircular clamping piece; the inner sides of the top semicircular clamping piece and the bottom semicircular clamping piece are both provided with a special-shaped rubber ring that is interference fit with the optical cable, the bottom of the special-shaped rubber ring is connected to the inner side of the top semicircular clamping piece or the bottom semicircular clamping piece, and a flexible groove is provided on the top of one side of the special-shaped rubber ring.
[0009] Furthermore, both ends of the top semicircular clamping piece are provided with claws extending downwards, and both ends of the bottom semicircular clamping piece are provided with clamping matching blocks matching with the claws on both sides.
[0010] Furthermore, the claws are made of elastic material.
[0011] Furthermore, the cross-sectional shape of the special-shaped rubber ring is a rectangle as a whole, and one side of the rectangle is concave inward to form the cross-sectional shape of the flexible groove.
[0012] Furthermore, the cross-sectional shape of the flexible groove is semicircular or triangular.
[0013] Furthermore, the cross-sectional shape of the special-shaped rubber ring includes a top horizontal straight line, a right vertical line, a bottom horizontal line, a left vertical line and a left concave arc line connected in sequence, one end of the left concave arc line is connected to the left vertical line, and the other end is connected to the top horizontal straight line.
[0014] Furthermore, one end of the U-shaped frame is rotatably connected to the fixed base via a hinge.
[0015] Furthermore, threaded holes are provided on one side end of the U-shaped frame and the fixed base, and one end of the U-shaped frame is connected to the fixed base through a bolt passing through the threaded hole.
[0016] Furthermore, a combination of a plurality of springs, a top semicircular clamping piece and a bottom semicircular clamping piece is installed between the U-shaped frame and the fixed base.
[0017] Furthermore, a plurality of special-shaped rubber rings are provided in the optical cable installation cavity between the top semicircular clamping piece and the bottom semicircular clamping piece along the extension direction of the optical cable installation cavity.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following advantages:
[0019] (1) The utility model provides gaskets on both sides of the top semicircular clamping piece and the bottom semicircular clamping piece, and provides special-shaped rubber rings inside. The top side of the special-shaped rubber ring is concave. When the top semicircular clamping piece and the bottom semicircular clamping piece are loaded with the optical cable and connected by snap fasteners, the special-shaped rubber ring and the optical cable are interference-fitted, and the top side is concave. The concave area of the top of the special-shaped rubber ring will bend, so that it fits on the surface of the optical cable according to the shape of the optical cable; the four sides of the optical cable are completely sealed by two special-shaped rubber rings and two gaskets, respectively, to ensure the waterproof performance of the optical cable;
[0020] Since the special-shaped rubber ring has a certain elasticity, the U-shaped frame of this solution is provided with a spring to connect the top semicircular clamping piece, so as to continuously provide a clamping force for the top semicircular clamping piece to ensure the sealing performance of the optical cable. Moreover, since the top semicircular clamping piece and the bottom semicircular clamping piece are connected by a snap buckle, the clamping force of the top semicircular clamping piece will not be hindered.
[0021] (2) The top semicircular clamping piece and the bottom semicircular clamping piece are connected by a snap-fit connection. When in use, the top semicircular clamping piece is pressed by the U-shaped frame, and the top end of its claw will gradually extend outward until it is clamped into the clamping matching blocks at both ends of the bottom semicircular clamping piece, thereby completing the fixation of the top semicircular clamping piece and the bottom semicircular clamping piece. When disassembling, the claws at both ends of the top semicircular clamping piece can be opened. This structure is easy to use and has reliable fixation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] Figure 1 It is a front view of the overall structure of an optical fiber waterproof sealing interface of an optical cable splice box provided in an embodiment of the utility model;
[0023] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a special-shaped rubber ring provided in an embodiment of the utility model;
[0024] In the figure, 1. fixed base, 101. clamping piece installation groove, 2. U-shaped frame, 3. spring, 4. top semicircular clamping piece, 401. claw, 5. bottom semicircular clamping piece, 501. snap-fit block, 6. optical cable installation cavity, 7. gasket, 8. special-shaped rubber ring, 801. flexible groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the utility model described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0026] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention to be protected, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0027] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, further definition and explanation thereof is not required in subsequent drawings.
[0028] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc. indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or are the directions or positional relationships in which the utility model product is usually placed when in use. They are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model.
[0029] It should be noted that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.
[0030] In addition, the terms "horizontal", "vertical" and the like do not mean that the components are required to be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.
[0031] Example 1
[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides an optical fiber waterproof sealing interface of an optical cable splice box, comprising a fixed base 1, a U-shaped frame 2, a spring 3, a top semicircular clamping piece 4 and a bottom semicircular clamping piece 5, one end of the U-shaped frame 2 is rotatably connected to the fixed base 1, and the other end is detachably connected to the fixed base 1, an optical cable installation cavity 6 is formed between the U-shaped frame 2 and the fixed base 1, and the spring 3, the top semicircular clamping piece 4 and the bottom semicircular clamping piece 5 are all located in the optical cable installation cavity 6;
[0033] The U-shaped frame 2 is connected to the top semicircular clamping piece 4 through a spring 3, and the fixed base 1 is provided with a clamping piece installation groove 101 for installing the bottom semicircular clamping piece 5. The top semicircular clamping piece 4 is located directly above the bottom semicircular clamping piece 5, and the two ends of the top semicircular clamping piece 4 are connected to the two ends of the bottom semicircular clamping piece 5 through a buckle. A gasket 7 is provided at the end surface connection of the top semicircular clamping piece 4 and the bottom semicircular clamping piece 5; the inner sides of the top semicircular clamping piece 4 and the bottom semicircular clamping piece 5 are both provided with a special-shaped rubber ring 8 that is interference fit with the optical cable, and the bottom of the special-shaped rubber ring 8 is connected to the inner side of the top semicircular clamping piece 4 or the bottom semicircular clamping piece 5, and a flexible groove 801 is provided on the top of one side of the special-shaped rubber ring 8, such as Figure 2 shown.
[0034] The utility model provides gaskets 7 on both sides of the top semicircular clamping piece 4 and the bottom semicircular clamping piece 5, and provides special-shaped rubber rings 8 inside. The top side of the special-shaped rubber ring 8 is concave. In the process of loading the optical cable on the top semicircular clamping piece 4 and the bottom semicircular clamping piece 5 and connecting them through buckles, the special-shaped rubber ring 8 has an interference fit with the optical cable and the top side is concave. The concave area of the top of the special-shaped rubber ring 8 will bend, so that it fits on the surface of the optical cable according to the shape of the optical cable; the four sides of the optical cable are respectively completely sealed by two special-shaped rubber rings 8 and two gaskets 7, thereby ensuring the waterproof performance of the optical cable;
[0035] Since the special-shaped rubber ring 8 has a certain elasticity, the U-shaped frame 2 of the present invention is provided with a spring 3 connected to the top semicircular clamping piece 4, so as to continuously provide a clamping force for the top semicircular clamping piece 4 to ensure the sealing performance of the optical cable. Moreover, since the top semicircular clamping piece 4 and the bottom semicircular clamping piece 5 are connected by a snap buckle, the clamping force of the top semicircular clamping piece 4 will not be hindered.
[0036] The special-shaped rubber ring 8 is made of elastic rubber material and has telescopic properties.
[0037] As a preferred embodiment, in order to cooperate with the spring 3 to provide a clamping force to the top semicircular clamping piece 4, the top semicircular clamping piece 4 and the bottom semicircular clamping piece 5 are connected by a snap-fit connection. Both ends of the top semicircular clamping piece 4 are provided with downwardly extending claws 401, and both ends of the bottom semicircular clamping piece 5 are respectively provided with snap-fitting matching blocks 501 on both sides that cooperate with the claws 401.
[0038] The claw 401 is made of elastic material and is easy to bend.
[0039] When in use, after the optical cable is installed, by pressing the top semicircular clamping piece 4, the top end of its claw 401 will gradually extend outward until it is clamped into the clamping matching blocks 501 at both ends of the bottom semicircular clamping piece 5, thereby completing the fixation of the top semicircular clamping piece 4 and the bottom semicircular clamping piece 5; when disassembling, just pry open the claws 401 at both ends of the top semicircular clamping piece 4; this structure is easy to use and has reliable fixation.
[0040] The cross-sectional shape of the flexible groove 801 of the special-shaped rubber ring 8 can be semicircular or triangular, which has a good bending effect; the end of the special-shaped rubber ring 8 facing the optical cable installation cavity 6 can be set to a flat surface or an arc surface; in this embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of the special-shaped rubber ring 8 is a rectangle as a whole, and one side of the rectangle is concave inward to form the cross-sectional shape of the flexible groove 801.
[0041] Specifically, the cross-sectional shape of the special-shaped rubber ring 8 includes a top horizontal straight line, a right vertical line, a bottom horizontal line, a left vertical line and a left concave arc line connected in sequence, one end of the left concave arc line is connected to the left vertical line, and the other end is connected to the top horizontal straight line.
[0042] The rotatable connection between the U-shaped frame 2 and the fixed base 1 can be a hinge connection, a spherical connection, etc., and the detachable connection between the U-shaped frame 2 and the fixed base 1 can be a bolt connection, a snap connection, etc.
[0043] In this embodiment, one end of the U-shaped frame 2 is rotatably connected to the fixed base 1 via a hinge.
[0044] Threaded holes are provided on one end of the U-shaped frame 2 and the fixed base 1 , and one end of the U-shaped frame 2 is connected to the fixed base 1 through a bolt passing through the threaded hole.
[0045] The spring 3, the top semicircular clamping piece 4 and the bottom semicircular clamping piece 5 form a combination. A plurality of the above combinations can be installed between the U-shaped frame 2 and the fixed base 1, so that a plurality of optical cables can be fixed at the same time.
[0046] In the optical cable installation cavity 6 between the top semicircular clamping piece 4 and the bottom semicircular clamping piece 5 , a plurality of special-shaped rubber rings 8 are provided along the extension direction of the optical cable installation cavity 6 , which can fix the optical cable in the extension direction of the optical cable installation cavity 6 .
[0047] The preferred specific embodiments of the utility model are described in detail above. It should be understood that ordinary technicians in this field can make many modifications and changes based on the concept of the utility model without creative work. Therefore, all technical solutions that can be obtained by technicians in this technical field based on the concept of the utility model through logical analysis, reasoning or limited experiments on the basis of the existing technology should be within the scope of protection determined by the claims.
Claims
1. An optical fiber waterproof sealing interface of an optical cable junction box, characterized in that: The invention comprises a fixed base (1), a U-shaped frame (2), a spring (3), a top semicircular clamping piece (4) and a bottom semicircular clamping piece (5); one end of the U-shaped frame (2) is rotatably connected to the fixed base (1), and the other end is detachably connected to the fixed base (1); an optical cable installation cavity (6) is formed between the U-shaped frame (2) and the fixed base (1); the spring (3), the top semicircular clamping piece (4) and the bottom semicircular clamping piece (5) are all located in the optical cable installation cavity (6); The U-shaped frame (2) is connected to the top semicircular clamping piece (4) via a spring (3); the fixed base (1) is provided with a clamping piece installation groove (101) for installing the bottom semicircular clamping piece (5); the top semicircular clamping piece (4) is located directly above the bottom semicircular clamping piece (5); the two ends of the top semicircular clamping piece (4) are connected to the two ends of the bottom semicircular clamping piece (5) via a buckle; a gasket (7) is provided at the connection between the end faces of the top semicircular clamping piece (4) and the bottom semicircular clamping piece (5); the inner sides of the top semicircular clamping piece (4) and the bottom semicircular clamping piece (5) are both provided with a special-shaped rubber ring (8) which is interference-fitted with the optical cable; the bottom of the special-shaped rubber ring (8) is connected to the inner side of the top semicircular clamping piece (4) or the inner side of the bottom semicircular clamping piece (5); a flexible groove (801) is provided at the top of one side of the special-shaped rubber ring (8).
2. The optical fiber waterproof sealing interface of the optical cable splice box according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the top semicircular clamping piece (4) are provided with claws (401) extending downwards, and both ends of the bottom semicircular clamping piece (5) are provided with snap-fitting matching blocks (501) matching with the claws (401) on both sides.
3. The optical fiber waterproof sealing interface of the optical cable splice box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The claw (401) is made of elastic material.
4. The optical fiber waterproof sealing interface of the optical cable splice box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-sectional shape of the special-shaped rubber ring (8) is a rectangle as a whole, and one side of the rectangle is concave inwards to form the cross-sectional shape of the flexible groove (801).
5. The optical fiber waterproof sealing interface of the optical cable splice box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cross-sectional shape of the flexible groove (801) is semicircular or triangular.
6. The optical fiber waterproof sealing interface of the optical cable splice box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cross-sectional shape of the special-shaped rubber ring (8) comprises a top horizontal straight line, a right vertical line, a bottom horizontal line, a left vertical line and a left concave arc line which are connected in sequence, wherein one end of the left concave arc line is connected to the left vertical line, and the other end is connected to the top horizontal straight line.
7. The optical fiber waterproof sealing interface of the optical cable splice box according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the U-shaped frame (2) is rotatably connected to the fixed base (1) via a hinge.
8. The optical fiber waterproof sealing interface of the optical cable splice box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The U-shaped frame (2) and the fixed base (1) are both provided with threaded holes at one end, and one end of the U-shaped frame (2) is connected to the fixed base (1) via a bolt passing through the threaded hole.
9. The optical fiber waterproof sealing interface of the optical cable splice box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A combination of a plurality of springs (3), a top semicircular clamping piece (4) and a bottom semicircular clamping piece (5) is installed between the U-shaped frame (2) and the fixed base (1).
10. The optical fiber waterproof sealing interface of the optical cable splice box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of special-shaped rubber rings (8) are arranged in the optical cable installation cavity (6) between the top semicircular clamping piece (4) and the bottom semicircular clamping piece (5) along the extension direction of the optical cable installation cavity (6).