Thin five-channel optical fiber array with protective structure
By using 'V' shaped grooves and cover plates to fix the optical fibers in the fiber array, and using adjustment mechanisms and protective pads to provide buffer protection, the problems of insufficient connection strength and poor anti-fall performance of the fiber array are solved, and the stability of the optical fibers is achieved. Impact protection.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202323605409.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-14
- Estimated Expiration
- 2033-12-28
AI Technical Summary
The connection strength of existing fiber arrays is not high enough, which can easily lead to bending and damage to the fiber, and has insufficient anti-fall performance, which can easily lead to the fiber connection break when it falls.
A thin five-channel fiber array with protective structure is designed, using ‘V’ grooves and cover plates to fix the fiber, adjust the mounting frame height through the adjustment mechanism, and bond the protective pad to the outer wall to provide cushion protection.
Improves the fastness of fiber connections, prevents bending damage, and reduces impact damage through the cushioning effect of protective pads when falling, and extends service life.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of optical fiber arrays, in particular to a thin five-channel optical fiber array with a protective structure. Background Art
[0002] The optical fiber array utilizes a V-groove to mount an optical fiber, a bundle of optical fibers, or an optical fiber ribbon on an array substrate. The optical fiber array is mainly used to directly transmit images.
[0003] However, the prior art has the following defects:
[0004] The front end of the existing optical fiber is bonded to the array after the coating is stripped off. The connection strength is not high enough and not firm enough. The exposed part of the optical fiber is easy to bend and damage.
[0005] The existing optical fiber array has poor drop resistance, and if it is accidentally dropped to the ground, it is easy to cause the connection with the optical fiber to break. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a thin five-channel optical fiber array with a protective structure to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.
[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a thin five-channel optical fiber array with a protective structure, comprising a substrate, five grooves are evenly opened on one side of the top of the substrate, optical fibers are clamped and installed in the five grooves, a cover plate is bonded to the top of the side of the substrate where the optical fibers are installed, a mounting frame is provided on the side of the substrate away from the grooves, both ends of the mounting frame are movably connected to one side of the substrate through an adjustment mechanism, a curved surface is provided on the top of one end of the substrate close to the adjustment mechanism, and protective pads are bonded to the outer wall of the substrate, the outer wall of the cover plate and the outer wall of the mounting frame.
[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the optical fiber is engaged in the groove and will not roll or shift. The cover plate and the mounting frame can fix the optical fiber to prevent the exposed part of the optical fiber from bending and causing damage. The adjustment mechanism can adjust the height of the mounting frame, and the protective pad plays a buffering and protective role for the optical fiber array to prevent it from being damaged.
[0009] The cross-sectional shape of the groove is "V"-shaped, a second anti-slip pad is bonded to the bottom of the cover plate, and the top of the optical fiber is tightly in contact with the bottom of the cover plate.
[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the "V"-shaped groove can clamp the optical fiber to prevent it from rolling, and the second anti-skid pad not only plays an anti-skid role, but also prevents the cover plate from squeezing and wearing the optical fiber.
[0011] The mounting frame includes a fastening plate, legs are fixedly installed at the bottom of both ends of the fastening plate, sliders are fixedly installed at the bottom of both sides of the legs, two sliding grooves are provided at both ends of one side of the base plate, and the sliders are slidably installed in the sliding grooves.
[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the slider slides inside the slide groove, the height of the mounting frame can be adjusted, and the fastening plate can fix the position of the optical fiber.
[0013] A circular through hole is opened in the middle of both sides of the fastening plate, and a threaded hole is opened at both ends of one side of the base plate. The threaded hole is located between the two sliding grooves, and the circular through hole and the threaded hole are opened correspondingly.
[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the round through hole and the threaded hole are opened correspondingly, which facilitates the connection between the mounting frame and the base plate.
[0015] The adjusting mechanism comprises a knob and an adjusting rod, the middle of the bottom of the knob is fixedly connected to the top of the adjusting rod, the outer wall of the bottom of the adjusting rod is provided with an external thread, and the bottom of the adjusting rod is threadedly connected to the threaded hole.
[0016] The above technical solution is adopted. The knob of the solution is convenient for rotating the adjustment rod. The outer wall at the bottom of the adjustment rod is provided with an external thread, which can be threadedly connected to the threaded hole and can move up and down in the threaded hole, thereby driving the mounting frame to move up and down to adjust the height of the mounting frame.
[0017] A first anti-skid pad is bonded to the bottom of the fastening plate, and the bottom of the first anti-skid pad is tightly in contact with the top of one side of the optical fiber. The bottoms of both sides of the fastening plate are tightly in contact with the tops of both ends of one side of the substrate.
[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the first anti-slip pad of the solution makes it difficult for the pressed optical fiber to move, and the bottom of the fastening plate is tightly abutted against the top of the base plate, and the two are tightly connected, which can prevent the mounting frame from falling off and being damaged, affecting its use.
[0019] The protective pad comprises a rubber shell, a vacuum layer is arranged inside the rubber shell, and a plurality of air bags are evenly arranged inside the vacuum layer.
[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the rubber shell has good buffering and protective effect, and the airbag has good elasticity, which can further ensure the buffering performance of the protective pad, and can protect the optical fiber array from damage when it accidentally falls, thereby extending its service life.
[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:
[0022] By turning the knob, the fastening plate will be lifted and lowered vertically, which can firmly press the optical fiber with the outer skin below, improve the tightness of the connection structure, and the curved surface can ensure that the exposed part of the optical fiber will not bend and is not easy to be damaged;
[0023] The outer wall of the optical fiber array device is bonded with a protective pad. When it accidentally falls, the airbag and rubber shell in the protective pad can act as a buffer, which can reduce the damage caused by the impact and play a buffering and protective role for the optical fiber array. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0024] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;
[0025] Figure 2 It is a side structural schematic diagram of the utility model;
[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of the utility model;
[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the mounting frame and the base plate in the utility model;
[0028] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the protective pad in the utility model.
[0029] In the figure: 1. substrate; 2. cover plate; 3. adjustment mechanism; 4. mounting frame; 5. optical fiber; 6. groove; 7. protective pad; 8. vacuum layer; 9. airbag; 10. rubber shell; 11. knob; 12. adjustment rod; 13. external thread; 14. round through hole; 15. slider; 16. curved surface; 17. slide groove; 18. threaded hole; 19. first anti-slip pad; 20. fastening plate; 21. leg; 22. second anti-slip pad. 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] See also Figure 1-5The utility model provides a thin five-channel optical fiber array with a protective structure, including a substrate 1, five grooves 6 are evenly opened on one side of the top of the substrate 1, and optical fibers 5 are installed in the five grooves 6. A cover plate 2 is bonded to the top of the side of the substrate 1 where the optical fibers 5 are installed, a mounting frame 4 is provided on the side of the substrate 1 away from the groove 6, and both ends of the mounting frame 4 are movably connected to one side of the substrate 1 through an adjustment mechanism 3. A curved surface 16 is provided on the top of one end of the substrate 1 close to the adjustment mechanism 3, and protective pads 7 are bonded to the outer walls of the substrate 1, the cover plate 2, and the mounting frame 4. The cover plate 2 and the mounting frame 4 tightly press the optical fibers 5 below, and the curved surface 16 can prevent the optical fibers 5 from bending and being damaged, and the protective pad 7 plays a buffering and protective role.
[0032] The cross-sectional shape of the groove 6 is a "V" shape. A second anti-slip pad 22 is bonded to the bottom of the cover plate 2. The top of the optical fiber 5 is tightly abutted against the bottom of the cover plate 2. The second anti-slip pad 22 can prevent the optical fiber 5 from sliding and shifting, and can also prevent the optical fiber 5 from being squeezed and worn by the bottom of the cover plate 2.
[0033] The mounting frame 4 includes a fastening plate 20, and legs 21 are fixedly installed at the bottom of both ends of the fastening plate 20, and sliders 15 are fixedly installed at the bottom of both sides of the legs 21. Two sliding grooves 17 are provided at both ends of one side of the substrate 1, and the slider 15 is slidably installed in the sliding groove 17. The fastening plate 20 can press the optical fiber 5 at the bottom, and the slider 15 slides inside the sliding groove 17.
[0034] A circular through hole 14 is opened in the middle of both sides of the fastening plate 20, and a threaded hole 18 is opened at both ends of one side of the base plate 1. The threaded hole 18 is located between the two slide grooves 17. The circular through hole 14 and the threaded hole 18 are opened correspondingly, and the circular through hole 14 and the threaded hole 18 are opened correspondingly, which is convenient for the installation of the mounting frame 4.
[0035] The adjustment mechanism 3 includes a knob 11 and an adjustment rod 12. The middle of the bottom of the knob 11 is fixedly connected to the top of the adjustment rod 12. The outer wall of the bottom of the adjustment rod 12 is provided with an external thread 13. The bottom of the adjustment rod 12 is threadedly connected to the threaded hole 18. The knob 11 facilitates the rotation of the adjustment rod 12, and the adjustment rod 12 facilitates the adjustment of the height of the mounting bracket 4.
[0036] A first anti-slip pad 19 is bonded to the bottom of the fastening plate 20. The bottom of the first anti-slip pad 19 is in close contact with the top of one side of the optical fiber 5. The bottoms of both sides of the fastening plate 20 are in close contact with the tops of both ends of one side of the substrate 1. The first anti-slip pad 19 can prevent the optical fiber 5 from sliding against the fastening plate 20. The bottom of the fastening plate 20 is in close contact with the top of the substrate 1 to prevent it from falling off.
[0037] The protective pad 7 includes a rubber shell 10, a vacuum layer 8 is provided inside the rubber shell 10, and a plurality of air bags 9 are evenly provided inside the vacuum layer 8. Both the air bags 9 and the rubber shell 10 have good elasticity and buffering properties and can play a buffering and protective role.
[0038] Working principle: Place the optical fiber 5 in the "V"-shaped groove 6 on the substrate 1, and use adhesive to connect the upper cover plate 2 to complete the installation. By turning the knob 11, the adjustment rod 12 is driven to rotate, and the slider 15 is driven to move up and down in the slide groove 17, thereby driving the fastening plate 20 to move vertically, which can firmly press the optical fiber 5 with the outer skin below, improve the tightness of the connection structure, and due to the existence of the curved surface 16, the exposed part of the optical fiber 5 will not bend and is not easy to be damaged. The outer wall of the optical fiber array is bonded with a protective pad 7, and a number of air bags 9 are arranged in the protective pad 7. When it accidentally falls, the air bags 9 and the rubber shell 10 play a buffering role, which can reduce the damage caused by the impact, play a buffering and protective role for the array, and avoid the breakage of the optical fiber 5 connection.
[0039] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art may 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 shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A thin five-channel optical fiber array with a protective structure, comprising a substrate (1), characterized in that: Five grooves (6) are evenly arranged on one side of the top of the substrate (1), and optical fibers (5) are mounted in each of the five grooves (6). A cover plate (2) is bonded to the top of the side of the substrate (1) on which the optical fibers (5) are mounted. A mounting frame (4) is provided on the side of the substrate (1) away from the grooves (6), and both ends of the mounting frame (4) are movably connected to one side of the substrate (1) via an adjustment mechanism (3). A curved surface (16) is provided on the top of one end of the substrate (1) close to the adjustment mechanism (3), and protective pads (7) are bonded to the outer wall of the substrate (1), the outer wall of the cover plate (2), and the outer wall of the mounting frame (4).
2. The thin five-channel optical fiber array with a protective structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-sectional shape of the groove (6) is a "V" shape, a second anti-slip pad (22) is bonded to the bottom of the cover plate (2), and the top of the optical fiber (5) is in close contact with the bottom of the cover plate (2).
3. The thin five-channel optical fiber array with a protective structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting frame (4) comprises a fastening plate (20), legs (21) are fixedly mounted at the bottom of both ends of the fastening plate (20), sliders (15) are fixedly mounted at the bottom of both sides of the legs (21), two sliding grooves (17) are provided at both ends of one side of the base plate (1), and the sliders (15) are slidably mounted in the sliding grooves (17).
4. The thin five-channel optical fiber array with a protective structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: A circular through hole (14) is provided in the middle of both sides of the fastening plate (20), and a threaded hole (18) is provided at both ends of one side of the base plate (1), wherein the threaded hole (18) is located between the two slide grooves (17), and the circular through hole (14) and the threaded hole (18) are provided correspondingly.
5. The thin five-channel optical fiber array with a protective structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The adjusting mechanism (3) comprises a knob (11) and an adjusting rod (12); the middle of the bottom of the knob (11) is fixedly connected to the top of the adjusting rod (12); an outer wall of the bottom of the adjusting rod (12) is provided with an external thread (13); and the bottom of the adjusting rod (12) is threadedly connected to a threaded hole (18).
6. The thin five-channel optical fiber array with a protective structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: A first anti-skid pad (19) is bonded to the bottom of the fastening plate (20), the bottom of the first anti-skid pad (19) is in close contact with the top of one side of the optical fiber (5), and the bottoms of both sides of the fastening plate (20) are in close contact with the tops of both ends of one side of the substrate (1).
7. The thin five-channel optical fiber array with a protective structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective pad (7) comprises a rubber outer shell (10), a vacuum layer (8) is provided inside the rubber outer shell (10), and a plurality of air bags (9) are evenly provided inside the vacuum layer (8).