Sealing mechanism and optical fiber movable connector

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of optical fiber connectors, in particular to a sealing mechanism and an optical fiber movable connector, and the sealing mechanism comprises a sealing assembly which comprises a shell, a sealing ring matched with the shell for use, and a fixed part and a lifting part which are arranged in the shell; the limiting assembly comprises rectangular grooves symmetrically formed in the outer wall of the shell, rotating plates arranged in the rectangular grooves, third springs arranged between the rotating plates and the rectangular grooves, limiting pieces symmetrically arranged in the shell, and blocking pieces symmetrically arranged on the shell. The sealing ring is arranged in the connector body, so that a gap at the joint of the shell and the connector body can be blocked, and meanwhile, the contact between the sealing ring and the connector body can be increased through the sponge pad in the sealing ring, so that the connector body, the shell and the sealing ring are tightly jointed, and the sealing performance is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of optical fiber connectors, in particular to a sealing mechanism and an optical fiber active connector. Background Art

[0002] Fiber optic connectors are devices used to connect optical fibers. They allow light signals to be transmitted between fibers while maintaining signal continuity and quality. The main function of a fiber optic connector is to precisely align and secure two optical fibers together to ensure that light signals can be transmitted efficiently without losing signal quality. Here are some common types of fiber optic connectors:

[0003] FC (Fiber Connector): FC connector is an early fiber optic connector, its connection method is similar to the traditional coaxial cable connector, with a threaded structure; it is commonly used in data communication and network applications.

[0004] SC (Subscriber Connector): SC connector is a commonly used fiber optic connector with a simple and reliable push-pull connection; it is commonly used in applications such as data communications, networks, and telephone systems.

[0005] ST (Straight Tip): ST connector is also a common fiber optic connector, its connection method is similar to BNC coaxial connector, with a rotating connection structure. It is usually used in data communication and network applications.

[0006] LC (Lucent Connector): LC connector is a small fiber optic connector with low insertion loss and high density, suitable for high-speed data communication and network applications.

[0007] MTP / MPO (Multiple-Fiber Push-On / Pull-Off): MTP / MPO connector is a multi-fiber connector that can connect multiple optical fibers at the same time; it is commonly used in data centers and high-density fiber optic network applications; these connectors have their own advantages and characteristics in different application scenarios, and choosing the right connector depends on specific needs and requirements.

[0008] After installation, there is a gap between the existing fiber optic connector and the mounting shell, and there are problems such as poor sealing and susceptibility to interference from the external environment, so that external dust can enter the interior of the mounting shell, thereby affecting the transmission of the optical fiber. At the same time, the existing fiber optic connector and the mounting shell are mostly fixed by snaps, which have the problem of looseness. Utility Model Content

[0009] The purpose of this section is to summarize some aspects of the embodiments of the utility model and briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Some simplifications or omissions may be made in this section and the specification abstract and utility model name of this application to avoid blurring the purpose of this section, specification abstract and utility model name, and such simplifications or omissions cannot be used to limit the scope of the utility model.

[0010] In view of the above-mentioned problems of poor sealing and susceptibility to interference from the external environment, the present utility model is proposed.

[0011] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a sealing mechanism.

[0012] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a sealing mechanism, including a sealing assembly, including a shell, a sealing ring used in conjunction with the shell, and a fixing member and a lifting member arranged in the shell.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the sealing mechanism of the utility model, the fixing member includes a clamping groove symmetrically arranged on the outer wall of the sealing ring, a mounting groove arranged inside the shell, and a clamping block and a first spring symmetrically arranged in the mounting groove.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the sealing mechanism of the utility model, the lifting member includes a connecting rod symmetrically arranged in the installation groove, an inclined block and a pressing plate arranged at both ends of the connecting rod, and a second spring sleeved on the surface of the connecting rod.

[0015] As a preferred solution of the sealing mechanism of the utility model, the size and quantity of the card slot and the card block are consistent, the side of the card block close to the card slot is set as an arc surface, and the inclined block is located in the installation slot.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the sealing mechanism described in the utility model: the utility model can block the gap at the connection between the shell and the connector body by providing a sealing component, and at the same time, the sponge pad inside the sealing ring can increase the contact between the sealing ring and the connector body, so that the connector body, the shell and the sealing ring are tightly fitted, thereby improving the sealing performance.

[0017] In actual use, the optical fiber connector and the mounting housing are mostly fixed by buckles, which may cause looseness.

[0018] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model also provides the following technical solutions: an optical fiber active connector, including the above sealing mechanism, and also including a limiting assembly, including a rectangular groove symmetrically opened on the outer wall of the shell, a rotating plate arranged in the rectangular groove, a third spring arranged between the rotating plate and the rectangular groove, a limiting member symmetrically arranged in the shell, and a blocking member symmetrically arranged on the shell; a positioning assembly, including a connector body used in conjunction with the shell, circular holes symmetrically opened on the connector body, an insertion rod symmetrically arranged in the rectangular groove, and a fourth spring sleeved on the surface of the insertion rod.

[0019] As a preferred solution of the optical fiber active connector of the utility model, the limiting member includes a placement groove symmetrically opened in the shell, a rectangular plate arranged in the placement groove, a soft pad arranged on the opposite side of the rectangular plate, an extension block arranged on the opposite side of the rectangular plate, and a hinge seat arranged between the extension block and the rotating plate.

[0020] As a preferred solution of the optical fiber active connector of the utility model, the blocking member includes vertical plates symmetrically arranged on the housing, and a folding block and a horizontal plate arranged between the vertical plates.

[0021] As a preferred solution of the optical fiber active connector of the utility model, the folding block is located directly below the horizontal plate, both ends of the folding block are sleeved with torsion springs, and a plurality of rubber blocks are equidistantly arranged on opposite sides of the cushion.

[0022] As a preferred solution of the optical fiber active connector of the utility model, wherein: the end of the insertion rod away from the rotating plate passes through the rectangular plate and the soft pad in sequence, and this end is flush with the soft pad, and the insertion rod is consistent in size with the circular hole.

[0023] As a preferred solution of the optical fiber active connector of the utility model, wherein: a plurality of anti-slip pads are arranged on the surface of the shell, and there are several anti-slip pads and they are arranged at equal distances.

[0024] The beneficial effects of the optical fiber active connector described in the utility model are as follows: the utility model is provided with a limit assembly, and when in use, the connector body is inserted into the shell, and the extending block is squeezed by the hinge seat by pressing the rotating plate, so that the extending block pushes the rectangular plate and the soft pad to move, and the limit piece can prevent the rotating plate from resetting, thereby clamping and fixing the two sides of the connector body; by providing a positioning assembly, the rotating plate will contact the insertion rod while rotating, and squeeze the insertion rod, so that the insertion rod is inserted into the round hole, thereby fixing the connector body and preventing the connector body from loosening. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments 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.

[0026] Figure 1 It is the overall schematic diagram of the sealing mechanism.

[0027] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the shell.

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Magnified view of area A.

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure.

[0030] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of area B.

[0031] Figure 6 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of area C.

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after the connector body and shell are separated.

[0033] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the positional relationship structure of the plug rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0035] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention, but the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art may make similar generalizations without violating the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0036] Secondly, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The term "in one embodiment" that appears in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it refer to a separate or selective embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0037] Example 1

[0038] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 3 , is the first embodiment of the utility model, which provides a sealing mechanism, including a sealing assembly 100, including a shell 101, a sealing ring 102 used in conjunction with the shell 101, the inner wall of the sealing ring 102 is provided with a sponge pad, and a fixing member 103 and a lifting member 104 are arranged in the shell 101, the sealing ring 102 can be fixed by the fixing member 103, and the sealing ring 102 can be disassembled by the lifting member 104.

[0039] Specifically, the fixing member 103 includes a card slot 103a symmetrically opened on the outer wall of the sealing ring 102, and an installation slot 103b opened inside the housing 101. The installation slot 103b has the same size as the sealing ring 102. A plurality of square slots are symmetrically opened on the surface of the installation slot 103b, and a card block 103c and a first spring 103d symmetrically arranged in the square slot. The card block 103c and the first spring 103d are both installed in the square slot, and the first spring 103d is located between the card block 103c and the square slot, and the card block 103c is reset by the first spring 103d.

[0040] Furthermore, the lifting member 104 includes a connecting rod 104a symmetrically arranged in the installation groove 103b, the connecting rod 104a is slidably installed in the installation groove 103b, and an inclined block 104b and a pressing plate 104c are arranged at both ends of the connecting rod 104a. A plurality of grooves are opened on the outer wall of the shell 101, and the pressing plate 104c is located between the grooves. The inclined surface of the inclined block 104b is arranged on the side close to the sealing ring 102. When the sealing ring 102 is installed, the plurality of inclined blocks 104b will be squeezed to move to both sides, and a second spring 104d is sleeved on the surface of the connecting rod 104a, and the two ends of the second spring 104d are fixedly connected to the pressing plate 104c and the groove in turn. The second spring 104d allows the inclined block 104b to be always in the installation groove 103b when not in use.

[0041] Furthermore, the size and number of the card slot 103a and the card block 103c are consistent. When the sealing ring 102 is installed in the installation groove 103b, the card slot 103a and the card block 103c will engage with each other, thereby fixing the sealing ring 102. The side of the card block 103c close to the card slot 103a is set as an arc surface. Through the setting of the arc surface, the sealing ring 102 can squeeze the card block 103c during installation, so that it moves toward the depth of the square groove. The inclined block 104b is located in the installation groove 103b.

[0042] Operation process: When in use, first assemble the sealing ring 102 with the housing 101, and then install the sealing ring 102 into the installation groove 103b. When the sealing ring 102 is installed, the block 103c and the inclined block 104b are squeezed, so that the inclined block 104b moves to both sides, and the block 103c moves toward the depth of the square groove and squeezes the first spring 103d. After the sealing ring 102 is fully engaged with the installation groove 103b, the reaction force of the first spring 103d pushes the block 103c to reset, so that the block 103c is engaged with the groove 103a, and then the sealing ring 102 is fixed, and then the connector body 301 is inserted between the housing 101 and the sealing ring 102, and the sealing ring 102 is used to seal the connection between the housing 101 and the connector body 301, and the sponge pad is used to make the connection The device body 301 and the sealing ring 102 fit tightly together, thereby improving the sealing performance. When the inclined block 104b moves to both sides, it will also drive the connecting rod 104a to move, and the pressing plate 104c is pushed up from the surface of the shell 101 through the connecting rod 104a, and the second spring 104d is stretched at the same time. When the sealing ring 102 needs to be disassembled, the pressing plates 104c on both sides are pressed synchronously, so that the connecting rod 104a pushes the inclined block 104b to reset, and the sealing ring 102 is squeezed by the inclined surface of the inclined block 104b, so that the sealing ring 102 is pushed outward and the engagement between the card block 103c and the card slot 103a is released, and then the sealing ring 102 can be pulled outward. At the same time, the second spring 104d will also support the inclined block 104b after it is restored, so that it will always be located in the installation slot 103b when not in use.

[0043] Example 2

[0044] Reference Figure 4 - Figure 6 , which is the second embodiment of the utility model, is different from the above embodiments in that this embodiment provides an optical fiber active connector, including the above sealing mechanism, and also including,

[0045] The limiting assembly 200 includes a rectangular groove 201 symmetrically provided on the outer wall of the housing 101, the rectangular groove 201 provided at the upper and lower ends of the housing 101, a rotating plate 202 rotatably installed in the rectangular groove 201, a third spring 203 fixedly installed between the rotating plate 202 and the rectangular groove 201, the rotating plate 202 can be reset by the third spring 203, a limiting member 204 symmetrically provided in the housing 101, the limiting member 204 prevents the connector body 301 from loosening during use, and a blocking member 205 symmetrically provided on the housing 101, the blocking member 205 limits the rotating plate 202 to prevent it from resetting;

[0046] The positioning assembly 300 includes a connector body 301 used in conjunction with the housing 101, circular holes 302 symmetrically opened on the connector body 301, two groups of circular holes 302, each group has two, and plug rods 303 are arranged on the upper and lower sides of the connector body 301 and symmetrically inserted into the rectangular groove 201. The number of the plug rods 303 is consistent with the number of the circular holes 302, and a fourth spring 304 is sleeved on the surface of the plug rod 303, so that the plug rod 303 can be reset by the fourth spring 304.

[0047] Specifically, the limiting member 204 includes a placement groove 204a symmetrically opened in the housing 101, the placement groove 204a is opened on the upper and lower sides of the inner wall of the housing 101, a rectangular plate 204b is slidably installed in the placement groove 204a, the size of the rectangular plate 204b is consistent with the placement groove 204a, and a soft pad 204c is fixedly installed on the opposite side of the rectangular plate 204b. The soft pad 204c increases the contact area between the rectangular plate 204b and the surface of the connector body 301, so that the connector body 301 can be more The extension block 204d is well fixed and fixedly installed on the opposite side of the rectangular plate 204b, the extension block 204d and the rectangular groove 201 are slidably connected, and a hinge seat 204e is arranged between the extension block 204d and the rotating plate 202, the hinge seat 204e is slidably installed on the bottom of the rotating plate 202, and when the rotating plate 202 rotates, the extension block 204d is pulled by the bottom hinge seat 204e, so that the extension block 204d will also move, and as the rotating plate 202 rotates, the hinge seat 204e will also move.

[0048] Furthermore, the blocking member 205 includes vertical plates 205a symmetrically arranged on the outer shell 101, and the vertical plates 205a have two groups, each group has two, and are symmetrically installed on the upper and lower sides of the outer shell 101, and a folding block 205b and a horizontal plate 205c are arranged between the vertical plates 205a, the folding block 205b is rotatably installed between the vertical plates 205a, and the horizontal plate 205c is slidably installed between the vertical plates 205a.

[0049] Furthermore, the folding block 205b is located directly below the horizontal plate 205c, and the folding block 205b is blocked by the horizontal plate 205c so that it can only rotate to one side. Torsion springs are sleeved on both ends of the folding block 205b, and the folding block 205b can be reset through the torsion springs. A number of rubber blocks are equidistantly arranged on the opposite surfaces of the soft pad 204c, and the friction between the soft pad 204c and the connector body 301 is increased by the rubber blocks.

[0050] The rest of the structure is the same as that of Example 1.

[0051] Operation process: After the connector body 301 is installed into the housing 101, by pressing the rotating plates 202 on both sides toward the opposite sides, the rotating plates 202 will rotate, and at the same time, the extension block 204d will be pressed downward through the hinge seat 204e, so that the extension block 204d pushes the rectangular plate 204b and the soft pad 204c to move, and the hinge seat 204e will also move with the rotation of the rotating plate 202, thereby clamping and fixing the two sides of the connector body 301, and the contact area between the rectangular plate 204b and the surface of the connector body 301 is increased through the soft pad 204c, and the friction between the soft pad 204c and the connector body 301 is increased by the rubber block, so that the connector body 301 will not loosen during daily use. At the same time, when the rotating plate 202 rotates, it will contact the folding block 205b and squeeze it to deflect it. Then the folding block 205b is reset by the torsion spring, thereby blocking the rotating plate 202 and preventing it from being reset by the third spring 203, thereby fixing the connector body 301. When the connector body 301 needs to be removed from the shell 101, the horizontal plate 205c is pulled backward to release the limit on the folding block 205b. At this time, the reaction force of the third spring 203 makes the rotating plate 202 drive the rectangular plate 204b to reset, and the folding block 205b is reset by the torsion spring, thereby releasing the fixation of the connector body 301.

[0052] Example 3

[0053] Reference Figure 7 - Figure 8 , which is the third embodiment of the utility model. This embodiment is different from the second embodiment in that the end of the insertion rod 303 away from the rotating plate 202 passes through the rectangular plate 204b and the soft pad 204c in sequence, and the insertion rod 303 is slidably connected to the rectangular plate 204b and the soft pad 204c. This end is flush with the soft pad 204c, and the insertion rod 303 is consistent in size with the circular hole 302, so that the insertion rod 303 can be inserted into the circular hole 302.

[0054] Specifically, a plurality of anti-skid pads are disposed on the surface of the housing 101 to increase the friction between the housing 101 and fingers and prevent slipping, and there are a plurality of anti-skid pads disposed equidistantly.

[0055] The rest of the structure is the same as that of Example 2.

[0056] Operation process: When the connector body 301 is installed to the housing 101, the rotation of the rotating plate 202 will also contact the insertion rod 303, and squeeze the insertion rod 303 to move toward the direction of the connector body 301, so that the insertion rod 303 is inserted into the circular hole 302, thereby fixing the connector body 301. When the rotating plate 202 is reset, the insertion rod 303 will also be reset through the fourth spring 304, thereby releasing the fixation of the connector body 301.

[0057] Importantly, it should be noted that the construction and arrangement of the present application shown in a plurality of different exemplary embodiments are only exemplary. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, it should be readily understood by those who refer to this disclosure that many modifications are possible (e.g., the size, scale, structure, shape and ratio of various elements, and parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), installation arrangement, use of materials, color, directional changes, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in the application. For example, the element shown as integrally formed can be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of the element can be inverted or otherwise changed, and the nature or number or position of the discrete element can be changed or changed. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included in the scope of the present invention. The order or sequence of any process or method steps can be changed or reordered according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure of the execution function described herein, and is not only structurally equivalent but also equivalent structure. Without departing from the scope of the present invention, other replacements, modifications, changes and omissions can be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, the invention is not limited to a specific embodiment, but extends to numerous modifications still falling within the scope of the appended claims.

[0058] Additionally, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, all features of an actual embodiment (ie, those features that are not relevant to the best mode presently contemplated for carrying out the invention or those that are not relevant to implementing the invention) may not be described.

[0059] It will be appreciated that in the development of any actual implementation, as in any engineering or design project, numerous implementation-specific decisions may be made. Such a development effort may be complex and time-consuming, but will be a routine task of design, fabrication, and production for those of ordinary skill having the benefit of this disclosure without undue experimentation.

[0060] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, ordinary technicians in the field should understand that the technical solution of the utility model can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of the utility model, which should be included in the scope of the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. A sealing mechanism, characterized in that: include, A sealing assembly (100) comprising a housing (101), a sealing ring (102) used in conjunction with the housing (101), and a fixing member (103) and a lifting member (104) disposed in the housing (101); The fixing member (103) comprises a clamping groove (103a) symmetrically arranged on the outer wall of the sealing ring (102), a mounting groove (103b) arranged inside the housing (101), and a clamping block (103c) and a first spring (103d) symmetrically arranged in the mounting groove (103b); The lifting member (104) comprises a connecting rod (104a) symmetrically arranged in the installation groove (103b), an inclined block (104b) and a pressing plate (104c) arranged at both ends of the connecting rod (104a), and a second spring (104d) sleeved on the surface of the connecting rod (104a).

2. The sealing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The size and number of the card slot (103a) and the card block (103c) are consistent; one side of the card block (103c) close to the card slot (103a) is configured as an arc surface; and the inclined block (104b) is located in the installation slot (103b).

3. An optical fiber active connector, characterized in that: The sealing mechanism comprises any one of claims 1 to 2, and further comprises: A limiting assembly (200), comprising a rectangular groove (201) symmetrically provided on the outer wall of the housing (101), a rotating plate (202) arranged in the rectangular groove (201), a third spring (203) arranged between the rotating plate (202) and the rectangular groove (201), a limiting member (204) symmetrically provided in the housing (101), and a blocking member (205) symmetrically provided on the housing (101); A positioning assembly (300) comprises a connector body (301) used in conjunction with the housing (101), circular holes (302) symmetrically provided on the connector body (301), an insertion rod (303) symmetrically arranged in a rectangular groove (201), and a fourth spring (304) sleeved on the surface of the insertion rod (303).

4. The optical fiber active connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting member (204) comprises a placement groove (204a) symmetrically opened in the housing (101), a rectangular plate (204b) arranged in the placement groove (204a), a soft pad (204c) arranged on the opposite side of the rectangular plate (204b), an extension block (204d) arranged on the opposite side of the rectangular plate (204b), and a hinge seat (204e) arranged between the extension block (204d) and the rotating plate (202).

5. The optical fiber active connector according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The blocking member (205) comprises vertical plates (205a) symmetrically arranged on the housing (101), and a folding block (205b) and a horizontal plate (205c) arranged between the vertical plates (205a).

6. The optical fiber active connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The folding block (205b) is located directly below the horizontal plate (205c), and torsion springs are sleeved at both ends of the folding block (205b), and a plurality of rubber blocks are equidistantly arranged on opposite surfaces of the soft cushion (204c).

7. The optical fiber active connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: One end of the insertion rod (303) away from the rotating plate (202) passes through the rectangular plate (204b) and the soft pad (204c) in sequence, and this end is flush with the soft pad (204c). The insertion rod (303) and the circular hole (302) have the same size.

8. The optical fiber active connector according to claim 3 or 7, characterized in that: The surface of the housing (101) is provided with a plurality of anti-slip pads, which are arranged at equal distances.

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