Dustproof optical fiber adapter

By designing an integrated dust-proof fiber adapter, the combination of the blank connection assembly and the connecting sleeve assembly is used to solve the problems of large appearance and complex assembly caused by the dust-proof structure of the existing fiber adapter, achieving efficient and low-cost assembly and good mechanical performance.

CN222812972UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-29GUANGZHOU GRAND METAL MFG INC
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Application Number
CN202421590242.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-05
Publication Date
2025-04-29
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-05

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Technical Problem

The dust-proof structure of the existing fiber optic adapter is externally equipped, resulting in large product shapes and inability to adapt to high-density layouts. At the same time, there are many parts and complex assembly, resulting in high cost and low assembly efficiency.

Method used

An integrated dust-proof fiber adapter is designed, using a baffle connection assembly and a connecting sleeve assembly. A flexible dust-proof end face is formed on both ports of the connecting body through the dust-proof components on the baffle mechanism, which simplifies the assembly process and improves mechanical performance.

Benefits of technology

It realizes dust-proof fiber adapters with convenient assembly, good mechanical performance and high assembly efficiency, reducing material costs and reducing the risk of parts damage.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a dustproof optical fiber adapter, which comprises a connecting main body, a separation blade connecting assembly and a connecting sleeve assembly, the separation blade connecting assembly and the connecting sleeve assembly are coupled and connected to the connecting main body, and the separation blade connecting assembly comprises a connecting shell and a separation blade mechanism. The first face of the connecting shell is connected to the connecting shell, and the second face of the blocking piece mechanism is arranged in the connecting body. According to the dustproof optical fiber adapter provided by the utility model, the reliability of connection and assembly is improved, the connection main body and the separation blade connection mechanism are convenient to assemble, the mechanical performance is good, the overall assembly is simple, the assembly efficiency is high, and the expenditure of material cost is reduced at the same time.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of optical fiber communication, in particular to an optical fiber adapter for dust prevention. Background Art

[0002] As is known to all, in the field of fiber optic communication technology, fiber optic adapters are relatively common components used for centering and connecting fiber optic active connectors. Usually, in the network layout of high-density fiber optic communication systems, such as in data centers, optical cable switch cabinets, WDM optical communication module boxes, SFP or QSFP module products, or other high-density wiring systems, the structural requirements for the adapters used for connection are relatively high, such as dustproofness and assembly efficiency. The dustproof structure function of the existing adapters is external, resulting in a large product appearance and structure, which makes it impossible to use the installation in a high-density product layout. In addition, if the product has many parts and many molds, the material cost is high, the assembly relationship is complex, and the assembly cost is high. At the same time, multiple spare parts are easily damaged during the assembly process, which also increases the cost. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a dustproof fiber optic adapter that can be assembled in an integrated manner, has good mechanical properties, and has high assembly efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] Based on this, the utility model provides a dustproof optical fiber adapter which is convenient to assemble, has good mechanical properties and high assembly efficiency.

[0004] An embodiment of the utility model provides a dust-proof optical fiber adapter, comprising a connecting body, a baffle connecting assembly and a connecting sleeve assembly, wherein the baffle connecting assembly and the connecting sleeve assembly are coupled and connected to the connecting body, the baffle connecting assembly comprises a connecting shell and a baffle mechanism, a first surface of the baffle mechanism is connected to the connecting shell, a second surface of the baffle mechanism is built into the connecting body, a dust-proof component is provided on the baffle mechanism, the dust-proof component is used to form flexible dust-proof end surfaces on the two ports of the connecting body, and the connecting shell is coupled and connected to the connecting body.

[0005] Preferably, the baffle mechanism is a dustproof connecting end piece, a connecting piece body is provided on the dustproof connecting end piece, two ends of the connecting piece body are integrally formed to connect the dustproof component, and the dustproof component forms elastically connected dustproof connecting pieces at both ends of the connecting piece body.

[0006] Preferably, the dustproof component is a metal dustproof sheet with an arc-shaped connecting piece at one end, one end of the arc-shaped connecting piece is integrally connected to the connecting piece body, and the other end is integrally connected to the dustproof component, and the dustproof component forms an elastic dustproof end sheet with an angle of 25-65° on the connecting piece body through the arc-shaped connecting piece.

[0007] Preferably, the dust-proof component includes an elastic end piece, and there are more than two elastic end pieces, each of which is arranged at an interval, and a gap is formed between the two elastic end pieces. A dust-proof groove with an arc-shaped bottom is provided in the middle of the surface of the elastic end piece. The dust-proof groove is used to avoid the end face of the plug when connecting to an external connector, and a dust-proof end face is formed on the port face of the connecting body to prevent dust from falling into the connecting surface when connected to the connector.

[0008] Preferably, the dustproof component includes a first dustproof part and a second dustproof part, and the first dustproof part and the second dustproof part are respectively integrally formed and connected to the two ends of the connecting plate body to form a triangular baffle mechanism as a whole, and each of the elastic end plates is a double elastic end plate with two integrated pieces.

[0009] Preferably, the connecting plate body is provided with connecting slots, and the connecting slots are provided with more than two groups, each group of connecting slots includes more than two connecting slots, the two groups of connecting slots are spaced apart and distributed on both sides of the connecting plate body, and the connecting slots in each group are spaced apart.

[0010] Preferably, a square connection hole is provided at one end of the connection shell, one end of the square connection hole is integrally connected with an elastic connection end piece, and at least two square connection holes are provided, which are respectively arranged on two side surfaces of one end of the connection shell.

[0011] Preferably, an inverted T-shaped connection hole is provided in the middle of the connection shell, and there are more than two inverted T-shaped connection holes, which are respectively provided in the middle of both sides of the connection shell, and the T-shaped connection hole is used for corresponding connection with the connection body.

[0012] Preferably, the connecting body is provided with a first connecting surface and a second connecting surface, the first connecting surface is the main body surface, the second connecting surface is a coupling connecting surface, an accommodating space is formed inside the coupling connecting surface, and the second connecting surface is provided with a main body connecting groove corresponding to the connecting slot hole on the connecting sheet body, and there are more than four main body connecting grooves, the depth of each connecting groove extends toward the accommodating space in the coupling connecting surface, and the opening of each main body connecting groove corresponds to the connecting slot hole.

[0013] Preferably, a sleeve connection position for connecting through a connecting sleeve assembly is formed in the middle position of the connecting body, and there are more than two sleeve connection positions. Each of the sleeve connection positions is formed in the accommodating space and passes through the front and rear positions of the main body connecting groove. The connecting sleeve assembly includes a connecting sleeve, and there are more than two connecting sleeves for connecting to an external connector.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the utility model provides a dust-proof optical fiber adapter, which is provided with a baffle connecting assembly, the baffle connecting assembly includes a baffle mechanism, and the baffle mechanism is provided with a dust-proof component, and the dust-proof component forms a flexible dust-proof end face on the two ports of the connecting body. The connecting body and the baffle connecting mechanism are easy to assemble, have good mechanical performance, are simple in overall assembly, have high assembly efficiency, and at the same time reduce the expenditure on material costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present invention will become clearer through a more specific description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention shown in the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals indicate the same parts in all the accompanying drawings, and the accompanying drawings are not deliberately scaled to the actual size, but the focus is on illustrating the main purpose of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 1 It is a plan view of the optical fiber adapter of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembly of the optical fiber adapter of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the optical fiber adapter of the utility model after being disassembled from another angle;

[0019] Figure 4 FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the optical fiber adapter of the present invention from another angle.

[0020] In the figure: 1. connecting body; 11. first connecting surface; 12. second connecting surface; 13. main body connecting groove; 2. baffle connecting assembly; 21. connecting shell; 210. elastic connecting end piece; 211. inverted T-shaped connecting hole; 22. baffle mechanism; 23. connecting sheet body; 230. connecting slot hole; 24. dustproof component; 241. first dustproof part; 242. second dustproof part; 25. arc-shaped connecting sheet; 26. dustproof groove; 3. connecting sleeve assembly; 31. connecting sleeve; 4. sleeve connecting position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, a more comprehensive description of the present invention will be given below with reference to the relevant drawings.

[0022] It should be noted that when an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected to another element and integrated therewith, or there may be an intermediate element at the same time. The terms "installed", "one end", "the other end" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only.

[0023] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art. The terms used in the specification herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0024] refer to Figure 1-4 The embodiment of the utility model provides a dustproof optical fiber adapter, including a connecting body 1, a baffle connecting assembly 2 and a connecting sleeve assembly 3, the baffle connecting assembly 2 and the connecting sleeve assembly 3 are coupled and connected to the connecting body, the baffle connecting assembly includes a connecting shell 21 and a baffle mechanism 22, the first surface of the baffle mechanism 22 is connected to the connecting shell, the second surface of the baffle mechanism 22 is built into the connecting body 1, a dustproof component is provided on the baffle mechanism 22, and the dustproof component is used to form a flexible dustproof end face on the two ports of the connecting body 1, the connecting shell 21 is coupled and connected to the connecting body, the dustproof component is built into the two ports of the connecting body 1, and a closed end face is formed on the port surface to prevent dust from falling into the connecting body, and after the baffle mechanism 22 is connected to the connecting shell 21, the connecting shell and the connecting body 1 are integrally connected, reducing the design of multiple split parts, the product has fewer components, simple assembly, and high assembly efficiency.

[0025] refer to Figure 1-3 In a further preferred embodiment, the baffle mechanism 22 is a dustproof connecting end piece, on which a connecting piece body 23 is provided, and both ends of the connecting piece body 23 are integrally formed with dustproof components 24, and the dustproof components 24 form elastically connected dustproof connecting pieces at both ends of the connecting piece body 23. The elastic dustproof connecting pieces formed at both ends of the connecting piece body 23 will be built into the connecting body, and dustproof surfaces will be formed on the two end surfaces of the connecting body 1 to prevent dust from falling into the connecting body.

[0026] refer to Figure 1-4 In a further preferred embodiment, the dustproof component 24 is a metal dustproof sheet with an arc-shaped connecting piece 25 at one end. One end of the arc-shaped connecting piece 25 is integrally connected to the connecting sheet body 23, and the other end is integrally connected to the dustproof component 24. The dustproof component 24 forms an elastic dustproof end sheet with an included angle of 25-65° on the connecting sheet body through the arc-shaped connecting piece 25. Because the connection between the dustproof component 24 and the connecting sheet body 23 is connected through the arc-shaped connecting piece, spring sheets that can be pressed downward are formed at both ends of the connecting sheet body 23. When assembled to the connecting body, the dustproof components 24 at both ends are pressed. After the entire baffle mechanism is assembled into the connecting body, the dustproof components 24 at both ends rebound to the port surface of the connecting body to form a dustproof sealing surface.

[0027] refer to Figure 1-4In a preferred embodiment, specifically, the dustproof component 24 includes an elastic end piece, and there are only two or more elastic end pieces, each elastic end piece is arranged at an interval, and a gap is formed between the two elastic end pieces, and the gap is a U-shaped opening gap. The setting of the U-shaped opening gap also facilitates the assembly of the baffle mechanism. A dustproof groove 26 with an arc-shaped bottom is provided in the middle of the surface of the elastic end piece. The bottom surface of the groove is set to an arc-shaped bottom surface, so that the dustproof groove 26 can be used to avoid the end face of the plug when connected to the connector, ensuring that the end face of the connector is clean and dust-free, and it is also convenient to clean the dust in the groove. Because when there is a lot of dust accumulated on the bottom surface of the arc-shaped groove, a curved surface that slides downward will be formed, which is also convenient for the brush body to clean, and a dustproof end face is formed on the port surface of the connecting body 1 to prevent dust from falling into the connecting body, ensuring that the dustproof sealing of the surface of the connecting body 1 is good.

[0028] refer to Figure 1-4 In a further preferred embodiment, the dustproof component 24 includes a first dustproof part and a second dustproof part. The first dustproof part 241 and the second dustproof part 242 are respectively integrally formed and connected to the two ends of the connecting plate body to form a triangular baffle mechanism as a whole, which cooperates with the ports at both ends of the connecting body. Therefore, the planar appearance of the dustproof component and the connecting plate body 23 is triangular, which is convenient for being equipped on the connecting body. After the dustproof components at both ends can just rebound on the two end surfaces of the connecting body 1 to form a dustproof surface, as another embodiment, each elastic end piece can be a double elastic end piece with two pieces as one, which can enhance the overall structural strength of the baffle mechanism, and the elastic structure is stable and not easy to wear.

[0029] refer to Figure 1-4 In a preferred embodiment, a connecting slot 230 is provided on the connecting sheet body 23. There are more than two groups of connecting slots 230. Each group of connecting slots 230 includes more than two connecting slots. The two groups of connecting slots are spaced apart and distributed on both sides of the connecting sheet body. The connecting slots 230 in each group are spaced apart. The connecting slots 230 are provided to cooperate with the corresponding assembly on the connecting body, so that the structure is integrated and easy to assemble.

[0030] refer to Figure 1-4 In a preferred embodiment, a square connecting hole is provided at one end of the connecting shell 21, and an elastic connecting end piece 210 is integrally formed and connected to one end of the square connecting hole. There are at least two square connecting holes, which are respectively arranged on two side surfaces of one end of the connecting shell. Specifically, in this embodiment, the material of the connecting shell can be metal. The elastic connecting end piece 210 arranged on the connecting shell facilitates the fixing and connection of the connecting body, that is, the entire adapter body, in a communication chassis or other boxes.

[0031] refer to Figure 1-4In a preferred embodiment, an inverted T-shaped connection hole 211 is provided in the middle of the connection shell 21. There are more than two inverted T-shaped connection holes 211, which are respectively provided in the middle of both sides of the connection shell. The T-shaped connection hole 211 is used for corresponding connection with the connection body. The inverted T-shaped connection hole 211 is provided to correspond to the connection columns in the middle of both sides of the connection body. An integrated connection structure between the connection body and the connection shell is provided, so that the assembly efficiency is high.

[0032] refer to Figure 1-4 In a further preferred embodiment, a first connecting surface 11 and a second connecting surface 12 are provided on the connecting body 1. The first connecting surface 11 is the main body surface, and the second connecting surface 12 is a coupling connecting surface. An accommodating space is formed inside the coupling connecting surface. A main body connecting groove 13 corresponding to the connecting slot hole on the connecting sheet body is provided on the second connecting surface 12. There are more than four main body connecting grooves 13. The depth of each connecting groove extends toward the accommodating space in the coupling connecting surface. The opening of each main body connecting groove 13 corresponds to the connecting slot hole. The width and depth of the four main body connecting grooves 13 are the same size. In order to cooperate with the connecting baffle mechanism, the transfer body is designed as an integrated body to reduce the setting of parts, facilitate assembly, and reduce cost expenditure.

[0033] refer to Figure 1-4 In a further preferred embodiment, a sleeve connection position 4 for connecting through a connecting sleeve assembly is formed in the middle position of the connecting body 1. There are more than two sleeve connection positions 4. Each sleeve connection position 4 is formed in the accommodating space and is formed by an integral through connection, and passes through the front and rear positions of the main body connecting groove. The connecting sleeve assembly 3 includes a connecting sleeve 31. There are more than two connecting sleeves 31 for connecting to external connectors, reducing redundant internal parts transfer bodies, simplifying the assembly process, and improving assembly efficiency.

[0034] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the utility model provides a dust-proof optical fiber adapter, which is provided with a baffle connecting assembly, the baffle connecting assembly includes a baffle mechanism, a dust-proof component is provided on the baffle mechanism, and the dust-proof component forms a flexible dust-proof end face on the two ports of the connecting body, the connecting body and the baffle connecting mechanism are easy to assemble, the connecting body and the baffle connecting mechanism are easy to assemble, the mechanical performance is good, the overall assembly is simple, the assembly efficiency is high, and the material cost expenditure is reduced at the same time.

[0035] The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0036] The above-mentioned embodiments only express the specific implementation methods of the utility model, and the description is relatively specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this field, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the utility model, which all belong to the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model patent shall be based on the attached claims.

Claims

1. A dustproof optical fiber adapter, characterized in that: It includes a connecting body, a baffle connecting assembly and a connecting sleeve assembly, wherein the baffle connecting assembly and the connecting sleeve assembly are coupled to the connecting body, the baffle connecting assembly includes a connecting shell and a baffle mechanism, the first surface of the baffle mechanism is connected to the connecting shell, the second surface of the baffle mechanism is built into the connecting body, the baffle mechanism is provided with a dustproof component, the dustproof component is used to form flexible dustproof end surfaces on the two ports of the connecting body, and the connecting shell is coupled to the connecting body.

2. The dustproof optical fiber adapter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The baffle mechanism is a dustproof connecting end piece, on which a connecting piece body is provided, and both ends of the connecting piece body are integrally formed to connect the dustproof component, and the dustproof component forms elastically connected dustproof connecting pieces at both ends of the connecting piece body.

3. The dustproof optical fiber adapter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The dustproof component is a metal dustproof piece with an arc-shaped connecting piece at one end, one end of the arc-shaped connecting piece is integrally connected to the connecting piece body, and the other end is integrally connected to the dustproof component, and the dustproof component forms an elastic dustproof end piece with an angle of 25-65° on the connecting piece body through the arc-shaped connecting piece.

4. The dustproof optical fiber adapter according to claim 2, wherein: The dustproof component includes an elastic end piece, and there are more than two elastic end pieces. Each of the elastic end pieces is arranged at an interval, and a gap is formed between the two elastic end pieces. A dustproof groove with an arc-shaped bottom is provided in the middle of the surface of the elastic end piece. The dustproof groove is used to avoid the end face of the plug when connecting to an external connector, and a dustproof end face is formed on the port face of the connecting body to prevent dust from falling into the connecting surface when connected to the connector.

5. The dustproof optical fiber adapter according to claim 4, characterized in that: The dustproof component includes a first dustproof part and a second dustproof part. The first dustproof part and the second dustproof part are respectively integrally formed and connected to the two ends of the connecting plate body to form a triangular baffle mechanism as a whole. Each of the elastic end plates is a double elastic end plate with two integrated pieces.

6. The dustproof optical fiber adapter according to claim 2, wherein: The connecting plate body is provided with connecting slots, and the connecting slots are provided with more than two groups. Each group of connecting slots includes more than two connecting slots. The two groups of connecting slots are spaced apart and distributed on both sides of the connecting plate body. The connecting slots in each group are spaced apart.

7. The dustproof optical fiber adapter according to claim 1, wherein: One end of the connecting shell is provided with a square connecting hole, one end of the square connecting hole is integrally connected with an elastic connecting end piece, and at least two square connecting holes are provided, which are respectively arranged on two side surfaces of one end of the connecting shell.

8. The dustproof optical fiber adapter according to claim 7, wherein: An inverted T-shaped connection hole is provided in the middle of the connection shell. There are more than two inverted T-shaped connection holes, which are respectively provided in the middle of both sides of the connection shell. The T-shaped connection holes are used for corresponding connection with the connection body.

9. The dustproof optical fiber adapter according to claim 1, wherein: The connecting body is provided with a first connecting surface and a second connecting surface, the first connecting surface is the main body surface, the second connecting surface is a coupling connecting surface, an accommodating space is formed inside the coupling connecting surface, and a main body connecting groove corresponding to the connecting groove hole on the connecting sheet body is opened on the second connecting surface. There are more than four main body connecting grooves, the depth of each connecting groove extends toward the accommodating space in the coupling connecting surface, and the opening of each main body connecting groove corresponds to the connecting groove hole.

10. The dustproof optical fiber adapter according to claim 9, wherein: A sleeve connection position for connecting through a connecting sleeve assembly is formed in the middle position of the connecting body, and the sleeve connection positions are provided with more than two. Each of the sleeve connection positions is formed in the accommodating space and passes through the front and rear positions of the main body connecting groove. The connecting sleeve assembly includes a connecting sleeve, and the connecting sleeve is provided with more than two for connecting an external connector.