Butterfly-shaped lead-in photoelectric hybrid cable connector
By designing a butterfly-shaped introduction optoelectronic hybrid cable connector using ceramic ferrule and metal ferrule, the problem of optical fiber and conductor joints occupying interfaces and line bending in the prior art is solved, high-quality optical and electrical signal transmission is achieved, and application flexibility in small spaces is improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421724343.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-19
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-19
AI Technical Summary
The existing butterfly-introduced photoelectric hybrid cable prefabricated end connectors need to perform fiber optic connectors and electrical conductor connectors separately, occupying the interface, and the photoelectric hybrid cable connecting the interface part needs to be stripped, resulting in the optical fiber and conductors that may be exposed and bent, affecting the transmission performance, especially in a narrow space, which will cause the line to be wound and bent, increasing the difficulty of wiring and equipment placement.
A butterfly-introduced photoelectric hybrid cable connector is designed, adopting a combined structure of ceramic core and metal insert. Through the cooperation of the socket ring and stainless steel spring, the stable connection of the optical fiber and the correct docking of the conductor are ensured, and repeated joints and line bending are avoided, and the simultaneous transmission of optical signals and electrical signals is achieved.
This connector avoids performance attenuation caused by repeated connectors, ensures high-quality transmission of optical and electrical signals, reduces line winding and bending, and improves application flexibility and stability in tight spaces.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field related to butterfly-shaped lead-in photoelectric hybrid cable connectors, and in particular relates to a butterfly-shaped lead-in photoelectric hybrid cable connector. Background Art
[0002] The butterfly-shaped introduction optoelectronic hybrid cable connector is a connector used in optical fiber communication systems. It can transmit optical signals and electrical signals at the same time. It adopts a butterfly-shaped introduction structure, has high coupling efficiency and stability, and can ensure high-quality transmission of optical signals and electrical signals during the transmission process. The butterfly-shaped introduction optoelectronic hybrid cable connector has a wide range of applications in the communication field and can meet the connection needs of various high-demand optical fiber communication systems.
[0003] The current butterfly-shaped prefabricated termination connector for optoelectronic hybrid cables requires separate optical fiber connectors and electrical conductor connectors, occupying interfaces, and the optoelectronic hybrid cables connecting the interfaces must be stripped and plugged in separately, which may cause the optical fiber and conductor to be exposed and bent, thereby affecting the transmission performance. If in a small space, it will cause the lines at the interface to be entangled and bent, which places high demands on the wiring and placement of terminal equipment. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a butterfly-shaped optical fiber hybrid cable connector to solve the problem proposed in the above background technology that the existing butterfly-shaped optical fiber hybrid cable prefabricated termination connector needs to be separately connected with the optical fiber connector and the electrical conductor connector, occupying the interface, and the optical fiber and the conductor must be stripped and plugged separately, which may cause the optical fiber and the conductor to be exposed and bent, thereby affecting the transmission performance. If it is in a small space, it will cause the line at the interface to be entangled and bent, and high requirements are placed on the wiring and the placement of terminal equipment.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a butterfly-shaped optoelectronic hybrid cable connector, comprising a connector body, a ceramic ferrule for connecting to an optical fiber is installed at the left end position of the connector body, a fixing rod is fixed at the left end position of the connector body, the fixing rod is fixed to a clamping shaft at the left end position, a sleeve ring is installed at the left end position of the fixing rod, the sleeve ring is clamped with the clamping shaft through a slide groove at an internal position, a plurality of stainless steel springs are fixed at the inner wall position of the sleeve ring, the other end position of the stainless steel spring is fixed to an arc frame, a ball is sleeved at the inner position of the arc frame, a contact for signal transmission is arranged at the outer wall position of the connector body, a metal insert for transmitting electrical signals is arranged at the outer wall position of the connector body, a cable tie is arranged at the right end position of the metal insert, and a loose sleeve is installed at the outer wall position of the metal insert.
[0006] Preferably, an optical fiber is plug-connected at an internal position of the ceramic ferrule.
[0007] Preferably, the metal plug is fixed to the connector body, and the metal plug can transmit electrical signals.
[0008] Preferably, a threaded structure is provided at the outer wall of the connector body.
[0009] Preferably, the sleeve ring can rotate through the sliding groove and the clamping shaft.
[0010] Preferably, the rotation of the sleeve ring causes the slide groove to move in contact with the clamping shaft.
[0011] Preferably, the inner position of the sleeve ring allows the optical fiber to pass through and be installed with the ceramic ferrule, and the arc-shaped frame is attached to the outer wall of the optical fiber through a stainless steel spring.
[0012] Preferably, the ball can rotate at an inner position of the arc-shaped frame when the optical fiber moves.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the utility model provides a butterfly-shaped introduction photoelectric hybrid cable connector, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0014] 1. This device has a single-end dual-use connector that can be applied to a butterfly-shaped optical-electrical hybrid cable, and can simultaneously transmit optical signals and power. It avoids repeated connectors and the performance degradation that may be caused by repeated connectors. Optical transmission connector materials and conductor connection materials are set. The contacts of the connector connecting the terminal equipment should be multi-contact type. The two connector materials are respectively provided with separation grooves at the ends to achieve physical isolation and ensure that they do not interfere with each other. The optical fiber connector material needs to enable the contacts of the optical fiber connection to achieve signal conversion from optical signals to electrical signals to complete information transmission. The conductor connection material is divided into two, so that the contacts of the conductor connection are divided into positive and negative poles, corresponding to the positive and negative power supply of the terminal equipment, completing the power supply of the equipment, and integrated in one connector, so that one line can be plugged in to connect the network and the power supply at the same time. At the same time, the end should be provided with positive and negative pole markings and locking devices to ensure that the positive and negative contacts of the terminal equipment can be accurately matched to achieve a stable connection, and also facilitate the positive and negative connection of the optical-electrical hybrid cable.
[0015] 2. This device connects the optical fiber and the ceramic ferrule. The optical fiber passes through the sleeve ring and enters the internal position of the ceramic ferrule. The arc frame is tightly attached to the outer wall of the optical fiber through a stainless steel spring. When the optical fiber moves, the ball rotates at the internal position of the arc frame, which does not affect the connection between the optical fiber and the ceramic ferrule. At the same time, the arc frame is attached to the outer wall of the optical fiber, which can prevent bending and cracks from occurring at the optical fiber interface. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] Figure 1 The utility model is a schematic diagram of the structure of a butterfly-shaped photoelectric hybrid cable connector.
[0017] Figure 2 The utility model is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a butterfly-shaped optical-electric hybrid cable connector sleeve ring.
[0018] Figure 3 The utility model is a schematic diagram of a top view of the structure of a butterfly-shaped lead-in optical-electric hybrid cable connector sleeve ring.
[0019] In the figure: 1. Connector body; 2. Contact; 3. Ceramic ferrule; 4. Metal insert; 5. Cable tie; 6. Loose sleeve; 7. Fixing rod; 8. Socket ring; 9. Snap-on shaft; 10. Slide groove; 11. Stainless steel spring; 12. Arc frame; 13. Ball. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0020] The technical solutions 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 only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0021] The utility model provides Figure 1-3 A butterfly-shaped optoelectronic hybrid cable connector is shown, comprising a connector body 1, a ceramic ferrule 3 for connecting to an optical fiber is installed at the left end of the connector body 1, a fixing rod 7 is fixed at the left end of the connector body 1, the fixing rod 7 is fixed by a clamping shaft 9 at the left end, a sleeve ring 8 is installed at the left end of the fixing rod 7, the sleeve ring 8 is clamped with the clamping shaft 9 through a slide groove 10 at an internal position, a plurality of stainless steel springs 11 are fixed at the inner wall of the sleeve ring 8, the other end of the stainless steel spring 11 is fixed to an arc frame 12, a ball 13 is sleeved at the inner position of the arc frame 12, a contact 2 for signal transmission is arranged at the outer wall of the connector body 1, a metal insert 4 for transmitting electrical signals is arranged at the outer wall of the connector body 1, a cable tie 5 is arranged at the right end of the metal insert 4, and a loose sleeve 6 is installed at the outer wall of the metal insert 4.
[0022] Insert the optical fiber into the ceramic ferrule 3 to ensure the correct position and stable connection of the optical fiber. The metal insert 4 is also fixed in the connector and connected to the corresponding cable interface for transmitting electrical signals. When connected, the corresponding photoelectric signals inserted into the optical fiber and the metal insert 4 will be transmitted from the ceramic ferrule 3 and the contact 2 to the photoelectric conversion module. The photoelectric conversion module converts the optical signal into an electrical signal or converts the electrical signal into an optical signal to achieve mutual conversion between optical signals and electrical signals. The protection and fixation of the loose sleeve 6 ensures the stability and protection of the connector structure to prevent external interference and damage.
[0023] like Figure 1 As shown, an optical fiber is inserted and connected at the internal position of the ceramic ferrule 3, a metal plug 4 is fixed to the connector body 1, the metal plug 4 can transmit electrical signals, a threaded structure is provided at the outer wall of the connector body 1, the sleeve ring 8 can rotate through the slide groove 10 and the clamping shaft 9, the rotation of the sleeve ring 8 makes the slide groove 10 fit the clamping shaft 9 to move, the internal position of the sleeve ring 8 makes the optical fiber pass through and be installed with the ceramic ferrule 3, the arc frame 12 is fitted to the outer wall of the optical fiber through the stainless steel spring 11, and the ball 13 can rotate at the internal position of the arc frame 12 when the optical fiber moves.
[0024] Optical transmission connector materials and conductor connection materials are set. The contact 2 of the connector connecting the terminal equipment should be a multi-contact 2 type. The two connector materials are respectively provided with separation grooves at the ends to achieve physical isolation and ensure that they do not interfere with each other. The optical fiber connector material needs to enable the contact 2 of the optical fiber connection to realize signal conversion from optical signal to electrical signal to complete information transmission. The conductor connection material is divided into two, so that the contact 2 of the conductor connection is divided into positive and negative poles, corresponding to the positive and negative power supply of the terminal equipment, completing the power supply of the equipment, and integrated in a connector to achieve one line to connect to the network and power supply at the same time. At the same time, the end should be provided with positive and negative pole identification and locking device to ensure that the positive and negative contacts 2 of the terminal equipment can be accurately corresponded to achieve a stable connection, and it is also convenient to connect the positive and negative poles of the optoelectronic hybrid cable.
[0025] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can 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 should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A butterfly-shaped optical-electric hybrid cable connector, characterized in that: The invention comprises a connector body (1), a ceramic ferrule (3) for connecting with an optical fiber is installed at the left end of the connector body (1), a fixing rod (7) is fixed at the left end of the connector body (1), the fixing rod (7) is fixed at the left end through a clamping shaft (9), a sleeve ring (8) is installed at the left end of the fixing rod (7), the sleeve ring (8) is clamped with the clamping shaft (9) through a slide groove (10) at an internal position, and a plurality of stainless steel screws are fixed at the inner wall of the sleeve ring (8). A spring (11), the other end of the stainless steel spring (11) is fixed to an arc frame (12), a ball (13) is sleeved at an inner position of the arc frame (12), a contact (2) for signal transmission is arranged at an outer wall position of the connector body (1), a metal plug (4) for transmitting electrical signals is arranged at an outer wall position of the connector body (1), a cable tie (5) is arranged at the right end position of the metal plug (4), and a loose tube (6) is installed at the outer wall position of the metal plug (4).
2. A butterfly-shaped optical-electric hybrid cable connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: An optical fiber is plug-connected at an internal position of the ceramic ferrule (3).
3. The butterfly-shaped optical-electric hybrid cable connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The metal insert (4) is fixed to the connector body (1), and the metal insert (4) can transmit electrical signals.
4. The butterfly-shaped optical-electric hybrid cable connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A threaded structure is provided at the outer wall of the connector body (1).
5. The butterfly-shaped optical-electric hybrid cable connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sleeve ring (8) can be rotated via a sliding groove (10) and a clamping shaft (9).
6. The butterfly-shaped optical-electric hybrid cable connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotation of the sleeve ring (8) causes the slide groove (10) to move in contact with the clamping shaft (9).
7. The butterfly-shaped optical-electric hybrid cable connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner position of the sleeve ring (8) allows the optical fiber to pass through and be installed with the ceramic ferrule (3), and the arc-shaped frame (12) is attached to the outer wall position of the optical fiber through a stainless steel spring (11).
8. The butterfly-shaped optical-electric hybrid cable connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: The ball (13) can rotate at an inner position of the arc-shaped frame (12) when the optical fiber moves.