Optical fiber connector
By using metal joint devices and metal pressing parts in the optical fiber connector, combined with the design of elastic parts, the problem of deformation and unstable contact in high-temperature environments is solved, and reliable connection in high-temperature environments is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420813257.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-29
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-04-18
AI Technical Summary
Existing fiber optic connectors are prone to instability in fiber contact due to plastic deformation in high temperature environments, especially in dense connections.
The metal joint device and the metal pressing member are used to lock and unlock the optical fiber socket through the cooperation of the elastic members, ensuring that the connector remains unchanged in a high temperature environment.
It effectively solves the problem of deformation and unstable contact of fiber connectors in high temperature environments, and ensures the reliability and stability of fiber connectors in high temperature environments.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to a connector, in particular to an optical fiber connector. Background Art
[0002] The computer room environment where the fiber optic connectors are used is a high-temperature environment due to the long-term operation of the host. At the same time, the fiber optic connectors used on the host are close and dense to each other, so there is no space for heat dissipation after a large number of dense fiber optic connectors are plugged in. The existing fiber optic connectors are mainly made of plastic. Therefore, if used in a high-temperature environment for a long time, it is easy for the plastic of the fiber optic connector to deform due to high temperature, which in turn causes unstable fiber contact.
[0003] The detailed features and advantages of the present invention are described in detail in the implementation method below, and the content is sufficient to enable anyone familiar with the relevant skills to understand the technical content of the present invention and implement it accordingly. Moreover, according to the content disclosed in this specification, the scope of the patent application and the drawings, anyone familiar with the relevant skills can easily understand the purpose and advantages of the present invention. Summary of the invention
[0004] The utility model provides an optical fiber connector, aiming to solve the above technical problems.
[0005] The present invention provides an optical fiber connector for connecting to an optical fiber socket having an optical signal transmission device, and includes: a metal joint device, a top of which defines an installation space and at least one positioning column arranged in the installation space, the positioning column being arranged and positioned by an elastic member; a metal pressing member, which is provided with a clamping portion, and is installed in the installation space and is pressed against by the elastic member, and the metal pressing member is pressed to change the position of the clamping portion for locking and unlocking the optical fiber socket; and an optical fiber unit, which is fixedly arranged on the metal joint device and is connected to the optical signal transmission device along an axial direction.
[0006] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the installation space is surrounded by two short walls formed on the top of the metal joint device and two long walls respectively connected to the short walls.
[0007] According to an embodiment of the present invention, each of the long walls forms at least one guiding portion toward the installation space corresponding to the inner side surface.
[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the metal pressing member forms at least one guide groove on two corresponding side surfaces for limiting and guiding the guide portion.
[0009] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the corresponding side walls of each of the long walls form at least one limiting groove and an opening corresponding to the clamping portion for actuation.
[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the metal pressing member forms at least one anti-detachment block corresponding to the limiting groove on two corresponding sides to prevent detachment.
[0011] Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0012] 1. The metal pressing piece is mainly installed in the installation space on the metal connector device and is supported by the elastic piece. When the locking and unlocking position of the optical fiber socket of the clamping part on the metal pressing piece is to be changed, it is only necessary to press the metal pressing piece to compress the elastic piece. Through the metal connector device and the metal pressing piece made of metal, the optical fiber connector of the present invention can be used in machines and equipment in high temperature environments and maintain the overall structural strength without deformation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of this creation.
[0014] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional exploded schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0015] Figure 3 This is a top view of the metal joint device of this invention.
[0016] Figure 4 It is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the metal pressing part of this creation before it is pressed.
[0018] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structural state of the metal pressing parts of this creation.
[0019] Explanation of symbols
[0020] Fiber optic connector 1, metal connector device 10, installation space 100, short wall 1000, long wall 1002, guide portion 1004, limit groove 1006, slot 1008, positioning column 102, metal pressing piece 12, clamping portion 120, guide groove 122, anti-drop block 124, fiber optic unit 14, elastic member 16. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4The figures are a three-dimensional schematic diagram, a three-dimensional exploded schematic diagram, a top view structural diagram of a metal connector device and a cross-sectional structural diagram of a preferred embodiment of the invention. The invention is a fiber optic connector for connecting to a fiber optic socket having an optical signal transmission device. The fiber optic connector 1 mainly comprises: a metal connector device 10, a metal pressing member 12 and an optical fiber unit 14. The top of the metal connector device 10 defines an installation space 100 and at least one positioning column 102 disposed in the installation space 100. The positioning column 102 is provided with an elastic member 16 for installation and positioning. The metal pressing member 12 is provided with a clamping portion 120 and is installed in the installation space 100 and is supported by the elastic member 16. The metal pressing member 12 is pressed to change the position of the clamping portion 120 for locking and unlocking the fiber optic socket. The optical fiber unit 14 is fixed to the metal connector device 10 and is provided for docking to the optical signal transmission device along an axial direction.
[0022] As can be seen from the above, the metal connector device 10 and the metal pressing piece 12 are both made of metal, so the overall strength and melting point are better than the optical fiber connector generally formed of plastic. Since the optical fiber connector is used in a high-temperature environment and the optical fiber connectors are close and dense to each other, there is no space for heat dissipation after a large number of dense optical fiber connectors are plugged in, which leads to the problem that the plastic optical fiber connector will deform due to high temperature, which in turn causes unstable optical fiber contact. Therefore, the present invention adopts a metal connector device 10 and a metal pressing piece 12 made of metal to completely solve the above problem.
[0023] On the other hand, the installation space 100 at the top of the metal joint device 10 is surrounded by two short walls 1000 and two long walls 1002 respectively connected to the short walls 1000, and at least one guide portion 1004 is formed on the corresponding inner side surface of the long wall 1002 and faces the installation space 100. In order to ensure that the metal pressing member 12 can be stably guided and installed, the guide portions 1004 can be multiple and designed as convex blocks. The guide grooves 122 formed on the two corresponding sides of the metal pressing member 12 correspond to the guide portions 1004 for limiting guidance, so that the metal pressing member 12 will not deviate or be unevenly stressed when pressed and moved.
[0024] Furthermore, continuing with the above-mentioned long walls 1002, the corresponding side walls form at least one limiting groove 1006 and a slot 1008 corresponding to the clamping portion 120 for actuation, and the anti-slip blocks 124 formed on the two corresponding sides of the metal pressing member 12 correspond to the limiting groove 1006 to prevent detachment. In order to ensure that the metal pressing member 12 can remain stable front and back when pressed and there will be no jamming when pressed, the combination of the limiting groove 1006 and the anti-slip block 124 can adopt a multiple design.
[0025] For reference Figure 5 and Figure 6The figure shows the schematic diagram of the structure of the metal pressing piece before pressing and the schematic diagram of the structure of the metal pressing piece after pressing. Figure 5 It can be seen that before the metal pressing member 12 is pressed, it is pushed up by the elastic member 16 and is located at a high point. The anti-drop block 124 and the limiting groove 1006 limit the metal pressing member 12 so that the metal pressing member 12 will not be separated from the metal connector device 10. The locking portion 120 is located above the slot 1008. Therefore, the locking portion 120 can be directly locked in the optical fiber socket (not shown). If the optical fiber connector 1 needs to be separated from the optical fiber socket, Figure 6 It can be known that the metal pressing piece 12 can be directly pressed. At this time, the metal pressing piece 12 will compress the elastic piece 16, and the guide grooves 122 formed on the two corresponding sides of the metal pressing piece 12 will correspond to the guide part 1004 for limiting guidance, so that the metal pressing piece 12 will not deviate or be unevenly stressed when pressed and moved. At the same time, the clamping part 120 is moved to the slot 1008 and changes its position, thereby unlocking the optical fiber socket and successfully completing the disengagement of the optical fiber connector 1.
[0026] In order to be able to make the metal connector device 10 and the metal pressing piece 12 out of metal, so that the optical fiber connector of the present invention can be used in machines and equipment in high temperature environments and maintain the overall structural strength without deformation, the optical fiber connector 1 adopts a pressing method of the metal pressing piece 12 to facilitate locking and unlocking the optical fiber socket.
Claims
1. An optical fiber connector for connecting to an optical fiber socket having an optical signal transmission device, characterized in that : A metal joint device, the top of which defines an installation space and at least one positioning column disposed in the installation space, the positioning column being used for an elastic member to be disposed and positioned; a metal pressing member, which is provided with a locking portion and is installed in the installation space and is supported by the elastic member, and the metal pressing member is pressed to change the position of the locking portion for locking and unlocking the optical fiber socket; and An optical fiber unit is fixedly mounted on the metal connector device and is connected to the optical signal transmission device along an axial direction.
2. The optical fiber connector according to claim 1, characterized in that The installation space is composed of two short walls formed on the top of the metal joint device and two long walls respectively connected to the short walls.
3. The optical fiber connector according to claim 2, characterized in that : Each of the long walls forms at least one guiding portion toward the installation space corresponding to the inner side surface.
4. The optical fiber connector according to claim 3, characterized in that The metal pressing member forms at least one guide groove on two corresponding side surfaces for limiting and guiding the guide portion.
5. The optical fiber connector according to claim 2, characterized in that : The corresponding side walls of each of the long walls form at least one limiting groove and an opening corresponding to the clamping portion for actuation.
6. The optical fiber connector according to claim 5, characterized in that The metal pressing piece forms at least one anti-detachment block corresponding to the limiting groove on two corresponding sides to prevent detachment.