Novel optical fiber switch

By adopting the structure of the first positioning plate and the second positioning plate in the optical fiber switch, the problems of interleaving, winding and bending of the optical fiber during the repair and replacement process are solved, and the stable positioning of the optical fiber and the effect of preventing impurities from entering are achieved.

CN222655233UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-21JILIN YOUJIAYUN TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421323420.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-12
Publication Date
2025-03-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-12

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Technical Problem

During the maintenance and replacement of optical fiber switches, multiple optical fibers after removal are prone to interlacing, winding and bent problems.

Method used

A new type of optical fiber switch is designed, adopting the structure of the first positioning plate and the second positioning plate. Through the cooperation of the magnetic suction block and the telescopic spring, the optical fiber remains orderly and stable during the installation and disassembly process.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids the problems of interleaving, winding and bending of optical fibers during repair and replacement, improves the simultaneous positioning effect of multiple optical fibers, and prevents impurities from entering during transportation and idleness.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of optical fiber switches, in particular to a novel optical fiber switch which comprises a switch shell, connecting pieces and wiring ports, the two sides of the switch shell are fixedly connected with the L-shaped connecting pieces through rivets, and the front end of the switch shell is provided with a plurality of wiring ports used for optical fiber connection. A sealing frame is fixedly connected to the edge of the front end of the switch shell. A first positioning plate and a second positioning plate are connected into the sealing frame through magnetic attraction blocks. The first positioning plate comprises a first transverse plate, a sliding groove and a square groove are formed in the inner side of one end of the first transverse plate, a telescopic spring is installed in the square groove, a first positioning groove is formed in the other side of the first transverse plate, and the second positioning plate comprises a second transverse plate. Therefore, the problems of staggering, winding and bending of all detached optical fibers can be avoided, and the effect of simultaneously positioning a plurality of optical fibers in the maintenance and replacement process of the switch is further improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of optical fiber switches, in particular to a novel optical fiber switch. Background Art

[0002] A fiber optic switch is a network device that uses optical fiber as a transmission medium for high-speed data exchange and routing in a fiber optic network. Similar to a traditional Ethernet switch, the main function of a fiber optic switch is to connect different network devices and forward data packets between them.

[0003] Fiber optic switches are widely used in data centers, telecommunication networks, broadband access networks, enterprise networks, and other occasions, especially in environments that require high-speed, high-bandwidth, and high-reliability communications, where they are connected to optical fibers to achieve communication.

[0004] In the process of repairing and replacing the fiber optic switch in the later stage, it is necessary to remove all the optical fibers on the new fiber optic switch. After the multiple optical fibers are removed, there are problems of interlacing, entanglement and bending in the process of replacing and repairing the new fiber optic switch. Therefore, a new fiber optic switch is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a new type of optical fiber switch to solve the problem that during the later maintenance and replacement of the optical fiber switch, all optical fibers on the new type of optical fiber switch need to be removed, and the multiple optical fibers after removal may be intertwined, entangled and bent during the replacement and maintenance of the new type of optical fiber switch.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] A novel optical fiber switch comprises a switch housing, a connector and a wiring port, wherein both sides of the switch housing are fixedly connected with L-shaped connectors by rivets, a plurality of wiring ports for optical fiber connection are provided at the front end of the switch housing, a sealing frame is fixedly connected to the front edge of the switch housing, and a first positioning plate and a second positioning plate are connected inside the sealing frame by a magnetic block;

[0008] The first positioning plate comprises a first transverse plate, a sliding groove and a square groove are provided on the inner side of one end of the first transverse plate, a telescopic spring is installed inside the square groove, a first positioning groove is provided on the other side of the first transverse plate, and the second positioning plate comprises a second transverse plate, a side of the second transverse plate away from the first positioning plate is provided with an anti-slip groove, a side of the second transverse plate close to the first positioning plate is fixedly connected with a slider and a positioning block, and a second positioning groove corresponding to the first positioning groove is provided on one end of the second transverse plate;

[0009] The sliding block is slidably connected inside the square groove, and the positioning block is slidably connected inside the sliding groove.

[0010] As a further optimization of the present invention, there are four magnetic blocks, which are installed at the four corners of the front end of the switch housing, and are arranged inside the sealed frame.

[0011] As a further optimization of the present invention, there are two connectors, the front end surface of the connector and the front end surface of the switch housing are arranged in the same plane, and a mounting hole for connecting to a cabinet is provided on the side of the connector away from the switch housing.

[0012] As a further optimization of the present invention, the first transverse board and the second transverse board are slidably connected, and the distance between the top end of the first transverse board and one of the top ends of the second transverse board is 10 cm.

[0013] As a further optimization of the present invention, there are two slide grooves, the slide grooves are parallel to each other, the slide grooves are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the square groove, and the cross-section of the slide groove is T-shaped.

[0014] As a further optimization of the present invention, the telescopic spring is completely hidden inside the square groove, one end of the telescopic spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the square groove, and the other end of the telescopic spring is fixedly connected to the slider.

[0015] As a further optimization of the present invention, there are a plurality of the first positioning grooves and the second positioning grooves, and there is a one-to-one correspondence between the first positioning grooves and the second positioning grooves, and a semicircular bayonet is provided on the lower side of one end of the second positioning groove close to the center of the second positioning plate.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0017] In the utility model, by setting up the first positioning plate and the second positioning plate, during the later maintenance or replacement of the optical fiber switch, the problems of interlacing, entanglement and bending of all removed optical fibers can be avoided, and the effect of simultaneous positioning of multiple optical fibers during the maintenance and replacement of the switch is further improved. In addition, by installing the first positioning plate and the second positioning plate inside the sealed frame, impurities can be prevented from entering the switch as a whole during transportation and idleness. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 For this utility model Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure at A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first positioning plate of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second positioning plate of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 For this utility model Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure at point B in the middle.

[0023] In the figure: 1. Switch housing; 2. Connectors;

[0024] 3. First positioning plate; 31. First horizontal plate; 32. Sliding groove; 33. Telescopic spring; 34. Square groove; 35. First positioning groove;

[0025] 4. second positioning plate; 41. second horizontal plate; 42. anti-slip groove; 43. slider; 44. positioning block; 45. second positioning groove;

[0026] 5. Magnetic block; 6. Sealing frame; 7. Wiring port. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] 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.

[0028] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, it indicates the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0029] See also Figure 1-5 , the utility model provides a technical solution:

[0030] A novel optical fiber switch comprises a switch housing 1, a connector 2 and a wiring port 7, wherein both sides of the switch housing 1 are fixedly connected with the L-shaped connector 2 by rivets, a plurality of wiring ports 7 for optical fiber connection are provided at the front end of the switch housing 1, a sealing frame 6 is fixedly connected to the front edge of the switch housing 1, and a first positioning plate 3 and a second positioning plate 4 are connected inside the sealing frame 6 by a magnetic block 5; the first positioning plate 3 comprises a first transverse plate 31, a slide groove 32 and a square groove 34 are provided inside one end of the first transverse plate 31, a telescopic spring 33 is installed inside the square groove 34, a first positioning groove 35 is provided on the other side of the first transverse plate 31, the second positioning plate 4 comprises a second transverse plate 41, a side of the second transverse plate 41 away from the first positioning plate 3 is provided with an anti-slip groove 42, a side of the second transverse plate 41 close to the first positioning plate 3 is fixedly connected with a slider 43 and a positioning block 44, and a second positioning groove 45 corresponding to the first positioning groove 35 is provided at one end of the second transverse plate 41; the slider 43 is slidably connected inside the square groove 34, and the positioning block 44 is slidably connected inside the slide groove 32.

[0031] As a further implementation of the present solution, four magnetic blocks 5 are provided, and the magnetic blocks 5 are installed at the four corners of the front end of the switch housing 1. The magnetic blocks 5 are arranged inside the sealing frame 6. Through the above arrangement, the first positioning plate 3 and the second positioning plate 4 can be stably installed inside the sealing frame 6;

[0032] As a further implementation of this solution, two connectors 2 are provided, the front end surface of the connector 2 and the front end surface of the switch housing 1 are arranged in the same plane, and a mounting hole for connecting to the cabinet is provided on the side of the connector 2 away from the switch housing 1. By providing two connectors 2, the switch can be stably installed inside the cabinet as a whole for use;

[0033] As a further implementation of the present invention, the first transverse plate 31 and the second transverse plate 41 are slidably connected, and the distance between the top of the first transverse plate 31 and one of the tops of the second transverse plate 41 is 10 cm. Through the above arrangement, the stability of the connection between the first transverse plate 31 and the second transverse plate 41 can be further improved;

[0034] As a further implementation of the present invention, two slide grooves 32 are provided, the slide grooves 32 are parallel to each other, the slide grooves 32 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the square groove 34, and the cross section of the slide groove 32 is T-shaped. Through the provided slide grooves 32, the positioning block 44 can be stably limited, thereby positioning the second positioning plate 4;

[0035] As a further implementation of the present invention, the telescopic spring 33 is completely hidden inside the square groove 34, one end of the telescopic spring 33 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the square groove 34, and the other end of the telescopic spring 33 is fixedly connected to the slider 43. The arrangement of the telescopic spring 33 can automatically reset the second positioning plate 4 after it moves. At the same time, the telescopic spring 33 is installed inside the square groove 34 to prevent interference between the first positioning plate 3 and the second positioning plate 4 during movement.

[0036] As a further implementation scheme of the present scheme, a plurality of first positioning grooves 35 and a plurality of second positioning grooves 45 are provided, and the first positioning grooves 35 and the second positioning grooves 45 correspond one to one. A semicircular snap-in is provided on the lower side of one end of the second positioning groove 45 close to the center of the second positioning plate 4. Through the above-mentioned semicircular snap-in, the optical fiber can be pre-positioned during installation.

[0037] Workflow: During the installation and use of the new fiber optic switch, first, the switch housing 1 is fixed to the cabinet through the connector 2 and bolts. After the fixing is completed, the first positioning plate 3 and the second positioning plate 4 are removed to install the optical fiber (wherein, when the first positioning plate 3 and the second positioning plate 4 are installed inside the sealing frame 6, they can be used to block the front end of the wiring port 7, thereby preventing the switch as a whole from being entered by impurities during transportation and idleness). During the installation of the optical fiber, the optical fiber harness is installed inside the first positioning groove 35 and the second positioning groove 45. During the installation of the optical fiber harness, by pushing the first horizontal plate 31 and the second horizontal plate 41 to stagger, it can be achieved that after the installation is completed, the optical fiber connection end is connected to the switch through the wiring port 7 to complete the overall installation of the optical fiber. In the later stage, when the switch is damaged and needs to be repaired and replaced, the staff will remove all the optical fibers from the switch, and then remove the switch for repair or replacement. This setting can avoid the problems of interlacing, entanglement and bending of all the removed optical fibers during the repair and replacement process, and further improve the effect of simultaneously positioning multiple optical fibers during the repair and replacement of the switch.

[0038] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A novel optical fiber switch, comprising a switch housing (1), a connector (2) and a wiring port (7), characterized in that: Both sides of the switch housing (1) are fixedly connected to L-shaped connecting pieces (2) by rivets, a front end of the switch housing (1) is provided with a plurality of wiring ports (7) for optical fiber connection, a front edge of the switch housing (1) is fixedly connected to a sealing frame (6), and the inside of the sealing frame (6) is connected to a first positioning plate (3) and a second positioning plate (4) by a magnetic attraction block (5); The first positioning plate (3) comprises a first transverse plate (31), a sliding groove (32) and a square groove (34) are provided on the inner side of one end of the first transverse plate (31), a telescopic spring (33) is installed inside the square groove (34), a first positioning groove (35) is provided on the other side of the first transverse plate (31), the second positioning plate (4) comprises a second transverse plate (41), a side of the second transverse plate (41) away from the first positioning plate (3) is provided with an anti-slip groove (42), a side of the second transverse plate (41) close to the first positioning plate (3) is fixedly connected with a sliding block (43) and a positioning block (44), and a second positioning groove (45) corresponding to the first positioning groove (35) is provided on one end of the second transverse plate (41); The sliding block (43) is slidably connected inside the square groove (34), and the positioning block (44) is slidably connected inside the sliding groove (32).

2. A novel optical fiber switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: Four magnetic blocks (5) are provided. The magnetic blocks (5) are installed at the four front corners of the switch housing (1). The magnetic blocks (5) are arranged inside the sealing frame (6).

3. A novel optical fiber switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two connecting pieces (2) are provided, the front end surface of the connecting piece (2) and the front end surface of the switch housing (1) are arranged on the same plane, and a mounting hole for connecting to a cabinet is provided on a side of the connecting piece (2) away from the switch housing (1).

4. A novel optical fiber switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first transverse plate (31) and the second transverse plate (41) are slidably connected, and the distance between the top end of the first transverse plate (31) and one of the top ends of the second transverse plate (41) is 10 cm.

5. The novel optical fiber switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two slide grooves (32) are provided, the slide grooves (32) are parallel to each other, the slide grooves (32) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the square groove (34), and the cross section of the slide groove (32) is T-shaped.

6. A novel optical fiber switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic spring (33) is completely hidden inside the square groove (34); one end of the telescopic spring (33) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the square groove (34); and the other end of the telescopic spring (33) is fixedly connected to the slider (43).

7. The novel optical fiber switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of the first positioning grooves (35) and the second positioning grooves (45) are provided, and the first positioning grooves (35) and the second positioning grooves (45) correspond to each other one by one. A semicircular bayonet is provided on the lower side of one end of the second positioning groove (45) close to the center of the second positioning plate (4).