Optical cable connecting assembly

Abstract

The utility model, which relates to the technical field of the optical fiber communication technology, discloses an optical cable connection assembly comprising a socket, a plug, a first protection sleeve and a second protection sleeve. The plug is inserted into the socket; the first protective sleeve slidably sleeves the periphery of the socket, and the first protective sleeve is provided with a magnetic attraction piece. The second protective sleeve is slidably sleeved on the periphery of the plug, the second protective sleeve is provided with a magnetic attraction piece, and the second protective sleeve is detachably connected with the first protective sleeve through the magnetic attraction piece; according to the technical scheme provided by the utility model, the first protective sleeve and the second protective sleeve are respectively sleeved outside the socket and the plug; the first protective sleeve and the second protective sleeve are each provided with a magnetic attraction piece so that the first protective sleeve and the second protective sleeve can be connected through magnetic attraction, the joint of the first protective sleeve and the second protective sleeve is tightly connected and continuously pressed through magnetic force of the magnetic attraction pieces, and water drops and dust are prevented from entering the joint of the first protective sleeve and the second protective sleeve. Therefore, the joint of the plug and the socket is protected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of optical fiber communication, in particular to an optical cable connection component. Background Art

[0002] As network applications become more and more common, network coverage is also getting wider and wider. In optical communication systems, optical cable connection components consisting of optical cable plugs and optical cable sockets play a very important role as devices for optical cable connection and switching. Optical cable connection components, also known as optical fiber connection components, are devices for detachable connection between optical fibers. They precisely connect the two end faces of optical fibers so that the light energy output by the transmitting optical fiber can be coupled to the receiving optical fiber to the maximum extent, and reduce the impact of its intervention in the optical link on the system.

[0003] In order to ensure the stable transmission of photoelectric signals in optical fibers, the outside of optical fibers is usually tightly wrapped with a waterproof outer skin to prevent conductive moisture from entering the optical fibers and damaging signal transmission. The port connection of the optical cable becomes an entrance for moisture and dust. Therefore, in daily use, it is necessary to always pay attention to the connection between optical cables to prevent moisture from entering from the connection. In the prior art, there are usually no protective measures at the optical cable connection components. It is necessary to monitor the environment of the optical cable connection components frequently to prevent water droplets condensed from water mist from entering the connection and damaging the signal transmission of the optical cable. When the number of optical cables is large, a lot of effort is required to monitor. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide an optical cable connection component, which is intended to protect the connection of the optical cable connection component and prevent moisture from dripping in and damaging signal transmission.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the optical cable connection assembly proposed in the utility model includes: a socket, a plug, a first protective cover and a second protective cover; the plug is plugged into the socket; the first protective cover can be slidably mounted on the periphery of the socket, and the first protective cover is provided with a magnetic attraction part; the second protective cover can be slidably mounted on the periphery of the plug, and the second protective cover is provided with a magnetic attraction part, and the second protective cover is detachably connected to the first protective cover via the magnetic attraction part.

[0006] In one embodiment, the first protective cover includes a first body and a first mounting portion, the first mounting portion is disposed at an end of the first body close to the plug, and the magnetic attraction member is fixedly connected to the first mounting portion.

[0007] In one embodiment, the first body has a first accommodating cavity that penetrates the first body along the plug insertion direction, the socket is arranged in the first accommodating cavity, and the first accommodating cavity is provided with a first opening at one end close to the plug, and the socket can enter the first accommodating cavity through the first opening; the first accommodating cavity has a second opening at one end away from the plug, and the outer diameter of the socket is greater than the inner diameter of the second opening.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first mounting portion is disposed at the first opening, the first mounting portion is extended radially inwardly of the first body, and the magnetic attraction component is attached to a side of the first mounting portion close to the plug.

[0009] In one embodiment, the second protective cover includes a second body and a second mounting portion, the second mounting portion is disposed at an end of the second body close to the socket, and the magnetic attraction member is fixedly connected to the second mounting portion.

[0010] In one embodiment, the second body has a second accommodating cavity that is arranged to penetrate the second body along the plug insertion direction, the plug is arranged in the second accommodating cavity, and the second accommodating cavity is provided with a third opening at one end close to the socket, and the plug can enter the second accommodating cavity through the third opening; the second accommodating cavity is provided with a fourth opening at one end away from the socket, and the outer diameter of the plug is greater than the inner diameter of the fourth opening.

[0011] In one embodiment, the second mounting portion is disposed at the third opening, the second mounting portion is extended radially inwardly of the second body, and the magnetic attraction member is attached to a side of the second mounting portion close to the plug.

[0012] In one embodiment, the first protective cover further includes a stop edge, and the stop edge is arranged around the outer periphery of the first mounting portion.

[0013] In one embodiment, the size of the inner circumference of the retaining edge is larger than the size of the outer circumference of the second body. When the plug is plugged into the socket, the second body is inserted into the retaining edge, and the second mounting portion is magnetically connected to the first mounting portion.

[0014] In one embodiment, an end of the socket away from the plug is connected to an optical cable, and the optical cable is slidably disposed in the second opening;

[0015] And / or, an end of the plug away from the socket is connected to an optical cable, and the optical cable can be slidably disposed in the fourth opening.

[0016] The technical solution of the utility model adopts an optical cable connection component including a plug and a socket, and respectively sleeves a first protective cover and a second protective cover outside the socket and the plug. When the plug is connected to the socket, the first protective cover and the second protective cover can be sleeved outside the connection between the plug and the socket; the first protective cover and the second protective cover are both provided with magnetic suction parts to connect the first protective cover and the second protective cover by magnetic suction, and the connection between the first protective cover and the second protective cover is tightly connected and continuously compressed by the magnetic force of the magnetic suction part to prevent water droplets and dust from entering from the connection between the first protective cover and the second protective cover, thereby protecting the connection between the plug and the socket and preventing water droplets condensed from water vapor from dripping from the connection, causing the optical cable connection component to be damaged by moisture. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art 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 the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of an optical cable connection assembly provided by the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the optical cable connection assembly provided by the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is an internal perspective view of a first protective cover and a second protective cover of an embodiment of an optical cable connection assembly provided by the utility model.

[0021] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0022] 100. Optical cable connection assembly; 1. socket; 2. plug; 3. first protective cover; 31. first body; 32. first mounting portion; 33. retaining edge; 4. second protective cover; 41. second body; 42. second mounting portion; 5. magnetic attraction member; 6. optical cable.

[0023] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the utility model will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] 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 of 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.

[0025] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0026] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the utility model, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features limited to "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears in the full text, its meaning includes three parallel solutions. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes solution A, solution B, or solutions that satisfy both A and B. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the utility model.

[0027] The utility model provides an optical cable connection component.

[0028] See also Figure 1-3 In one embodiment of the utility model, the optical cable connection assembly 100 includes: a socket 1, a plug 2, a first protective cover 3 and a second protective cover 4; the plug 2 is plugged into the socket 1; the first protective cover 3 can be slidably mounted on the periphery of the socket 1, and the first protective cover 3 is provided with a magnetic member 5; the second protective cover 4 can be slidably mounted on the periphery of the plug 2, and the second protective cover 4 is provided with a magnetic member 5, and the second protective cover 4 is detachably connected to the first protective cover 3 through the magnetic member 5.

[0029] In this embodiment, the plug 2 and the socket 1 are usually arranged at both ends of a cable. One plug 2 or socket 1 can also be connected to the same end of multiple cables at the same time. The plug 2 and the socket 1 are electrical connection components. When the plug 2 is plugged into the socket 1, the two optical cables can be connected together to extend the length of the optical cable. The first protective cover 3 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the socket 1 and can slide relative to the socket 1. The second protective cover 4 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the plug 2 and can slide relative to the plug 2, so that the first protective cover 3 and the second protective cover 4 will not block the plug 2 and the socket 1. When the user connects the plug 2 with the socket 1, the first protective cover 3 and the second protective cover 4 can be slid away from each other to expose the plug 2 and the socket 1. After the plug 2 and the socket 1 are connected, the first protective cover 3 and the second protective cover 4 are brought close to each other and connected by magnetic attraction. A magnetic member 5 is provided at the place where the first protective cover 3 and the second protective cover 4 abut each other. The magnetic member 5 may be an annular magnetic patch that can be attached to the first protective cover 3 and the second protective cover 4, and the plug 2 or the socket 1 is enclosed in the annular structure through a closed ring. When the first protective cover 3 and the second protective cover 4 are close to each other and enter the magnetic control range of the magnetic member 5, the first protective cover 3 and the second protective cover 4 will automatically adsorb under the action of the magnetic force, and continue to be pressed by the magnetic force to achieve mutual connection and protect the connection between the plug 2 and the socket 1. In other embodiments, when the socket 1 is fixed to a wall or device and there is no space on the socket 1 for the first protective cover 3 to slide, the first protective cover 3 may also be fixedly connected to the socket 1 or the wall, and only the second protective cover 4 is slidably connected to the plug 2, which will not block the user's field of vision when using the plug 2 and the socket 1. When the environment in which the optical cable connection assembly 100 is located is susceptible to external forces, in order to ensure the stability and safety of the connection, a locking mechanism can be added on the basis of the magnetic attraction component 5. In one embodiment, a rotatable locking ring can be designed. When rotated to a specific position, it can increase the friction between the protective covers to prevent accidental falling off.

[0030] The technical solution of the utility model adopts an optical cable connection assembly 100 including a plug 2 and a socket 1, and respectively sleeves a first protective cover 3 and a second protective cover 4 on the outer sides of the socket 1 and the plug 2. When the plug 2 is connected to the socket 1, the first protective cover 3 and the second protective cover 4 can be sleeved outside the connection between the plug 2 and the socket 1; the first protective cover 3 and the second protective cover 4 are both provided with a magnetic suction member 5 to connect the first protective cover 3 and the second protective cover 4 by magnetic suction, and the connection between the first protective cover 3 and the second protective cover 4 is tightly connected and continuously compressed by the magnetic force of the magnetic suction member 5 to prevent water droplets and dust from entering from the connection between the first protective cover 3 and the second protective cover 4, thereby protecting the connection between the plug 2 and the socket 1, and preventing water droplets condensed from water vapor from dripping from the connection, causing the optical cable connection assembly 100 to be damaged by moisture. The first protective cover 3 and the socket 1 can slide relative to each other, and the second protective cover 4 and the plug 2 can slide relative to each other, so that the first protective cover 3 and the second protective cover 4 will not block the user's field of vision. When connecting the plug 2 and the socket 1, the user can first slide the first protective cover 3 and the second protective cover 4 apart and separate them, and then bring the first protective cover 3 and the second protective cover 4 close to each other and connect them after docking, without blocking the user's field of vision when docking the plug 2 and the socket 1.

[0031] Reference Figure 2 In one embodiment, the first protective cover 3 includes a first body 31 and a first mounting portion 32. The first mounting portion 32 is disposed at one end of the first body 31 close to the plug 2, and the magnetic member 5 is fixedly connected to the first mounting portion 32. The first body 31 is the main part of the protective cover, and its shape and size are adapted to the periphery of the socket 1 to ensure that it can be tightly mounted on the socket 1 without hindering the normal insertion of the plug 2. The first mounting portion 32 provides an installation position for the magnetic member 5 for fixing the magnetic member 5. The material of the first protective cover 3 has good wear resistance, corrosion resistance and a certain degree of flexibility to meet the use requirements in different environments. The surface of the first protective cover 3 is also provided with an anti-slip structure, such as textures or grooves, to improve the holding stability. The first protective cover 3 can be provided in one piece. When installing the optical cable, the first protective cover 3 is first put on the outside of the optical cable, and then the socket 1 is installed on the end of the optical cable. The first protective cover 3 can also be divided into multiple parts, the optical cable is first connected to the socket 1, and then the multiple parts of the protective cover are arranged around the socket 1 and welded to form a complete first protective cover 3, so as to prevent the socket 1 from being unable to penetrate into the first protective cover 3.

[0032] In one embodiment, the first body 31 has a first accommodating cavity that penetrates the first body 31 along the insertion direction of the plug 2, and the socket 1 is arranged in the first accommodating cavity. The first accommodating cavity is provided with a first opening at one end close to the plug 2, and the socket 1 can pass through the first opening; the first accommodating cavity is provided with a second opening at one end away from the plug 2, and the outer diameter of the socket 1 is greater than the inner diameter of the second opening. The first accommodating cavity can accommodate and fix the socket 1 to ensure the stability and safety of the socket 1. The socket 1 is completely or partially arranged in the first accommodating cavity to achieve the protection and fixing functions. The accommodating cavity has openings at both ends so that the socket 1 can pass through the accommodating cavity. The first opening is larger in size, and the socket 1 can enter the accommodating cavity from the first opening. The second opening is smaller in size and is used to limit the position of the socket 1. After the socket 1 enters the accommodating cavity from the first opening, it will be limited by the second opening so that it can be accommodated in the accommodating cavity.

[0033] In one embodiment, the first mounting portion 32 is provided at the first opening, and the first mounting portion 32 is extended radially inwardly of the first body 31, and the magnetic attraction member 5 is attached to the side of the first mounting portion 32 close to the plug 2. The first mounting portion 32 is provided as an annular plate-like structure, which is installed at the first opening with a larger size and is extended radially inwardly, so that after the first protective cover 3 and the second protective cover 4 are magnetically connected, the outer surface contour is smoother, and no protrusions are formed on the outer wall of the protective cover, which causes the connection structure to be unstable. The inner hole of the first mounting portion 32 needs to be larger than the outer contour size of the socket 1, so that the socket 1 can enter and exit the mounting cavity from the first opening. In other embodiments, if the size of the first body 31 is smaller, the annular plate-like structure can also be extended radially outward or to both sides, as long as the inner hole size of the annular plate-like structure is larger than the outer diameter of the socket 1. The first mounting portion 32 has a flat surface facing the socket 1 to facilitate the placement of the sheet-like magnetic element 5, so that when the first protective cover 3 and the second protective cover 4 are magnetically connected, the two opposite planes can be tightly connected to avoid the formation of gaps that may cause moisture and dust to enter from the connection.

[0034] In one embodiment, the second protective cover 4 includes a second body 41 and a second mounting portion 42, the second mounting portion 42 is disposed at one end of the second body 41 close to the socket 1, and the magnetic member 5 is fixedly connected to the second mounting portion 42. The outer contour of the second mounting portion 42 is smaller than that of the first mounting portion 32, so that the second mounting portion 42 is easier to dock with the first mounting portion 32 and is easier to be adsorbed on the first mounting portion 32.

[0035] In one embodiment, the second body 41 has a second accommodating cavity that is arranged along the insertion direction of the plug 2 and penetrates the second body 41. The plug 2 is arranged in the second accommodating cavity. A third opening is arranged at one end of the second accommodating cavity close to the socket 1, and the plug 2 can pass through the third opening. A fourth opening is arranged at one end of the second accommodating cavity away from the socket 1, and the outer diameter of the plug 2 is larger than the inner diameter of the fourth opening. The plug 2 enters the second accommodating cavity from the third opening. Since the inner diameter of the fourth opening is larger than the outer diameter of the plug 2, the plug 2 can be limited in the second accommodating cavity. When the first protective cover 3 and the second protective cover 4 are magnetically connected, the plug 2 and the socket 1 can be limited in the protective cover through the second opening and the fourth opening, and cannot be removed from the connected protective cover, thereby protecting the connection between the plug 2 and the socket 1.

[0036] In one embodiment, the second mounting portion 42 is provided at the third opening, and the second mounting portion 42 is provided to extend radially inwardly of the second body 41, and the magnetic member 5 is provided on the side of the second mounting portion 42 close to the plug 2. Since the third opening is provided at one end of the second mounting portion 42 close to the first opening, providing the second mounting portion 42 at the third opening can facilitate the docking of the second mounting portion 42 with the magnetic member 5 on the first mounting portion 32. The outer diameter of the second mounting portion 42 needs to be smaller than the outer diameter of the first mounting portion 32 and larger than the inner diameter of the first mounting portion 32, so that the magnetic member 5 on the first mounting portion 32 and the magnetic member 5 on the second mounting portion 42 form a closed annular structure after being magnetically connected, so as to avoid the appearance of gaps that cause water and dust to enter from the connection between the first protective cover 3 and the second protective cover 4.

[0037] In one embodiment, the first protective cover 3 further includes a retaining edge 33, which is disposed around the outer periphery of the first mounting portion 32. The retaining edge 33 is used to cover the connection between the first protective cover 3 and the second protective cover 4, and to guide water drops dripping from the outside. After the water drops fall on the retaining edge 33, they flow along the retaining edge 33 to the outside of the protective cover, and will not drip into the connection between the first protective cover 3 and the second protective cover 4, thereby further protecting the plug 2 and the socket 1 disposed in the first protective cover 3 and the second protective cover 4.

[0038] In one embodiment, the size of the inner circumference of the retaining edge 33 is larger than the size of the outer circumference of the second body 41. When the plug 2 is plugged into the socket 1, the second body 41 is inserted into the retaining edge 33, and the second mounting portion 42 is magnetically connected to the first mounting portion 32. The inner contour size of the retaining edge 33 is larger than the outer contour size of the second body 41, so that the second mounting portion 42 provided at one end of the second body 41 can smoothly extend into the retaining edge 33 and be magnetically connected to the second connecting portion located in the retaining edge 33, so that the retaining edge 33 can surround the periphery of the connection between the first protective cover 3 and the second protective cover 4, and keep water out of the connection.

[0039] Reference Figure 1In one embodiment, the end of the socket 1 away from the plug 2 is connected to the optical cable 6, and the optical cable 6 can be slidably arranged in the second opening; and / or, the end of the plug 2 away from the socket 1 is connected to the optical cable 6, and the optical cable 6 can be slidably arranged in the fourth opening. The outer diameter of the optical cable 6 connected to the socket 1 is smaller than the size of the second opening, and can slide in the second opening, so that the first protective cover 3 can slide on the optical cable 6, so that the socket 1 can enter and exit the first protective cover 3; the outer diameter of the optical cable 6 connected to the plug 2 is smaller than the fourth opening, and can slide in the fourth opening, so that the second protective cover 4 can slide on the optical cable 6, so that the plug 2 can enter and exit the second protective cover 4.

[0040] The above description is only an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the technical concept of the present invention, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An optical cable connection assembly, characterized in that: include: socket; A plug, plugged into the socket; A first protective cover, which can be slidably mounted on the outer periphery of the socket, and the first protective cover is provided with a magnetic attraction member; as well as The second protective cover is slidably mounted on the outer periphery of the plug, the second protective cover is provided with a magnetic member, and the second protective cover is detachably connected to the first protective cover via the magnetic member.

2. The optical cable connection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first protective cover includes a first body and a first mounting portion, the first mounting portion is arranged at one end of the first body close to the plug, and the magnetic attraction member is fixedly connected to the first mounting portion.

3. The optical cable connection assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first body has a first accommodating cavity that penetrates the first body along the plug insertion direction, the socket is arranged in the first accommodating cavity, and the first accommodating cavity has a first opening at one end close to the plug, and the socket can enter the first accommodating cavity through the first opening; the first accommodating cavity has a second opening at one end away from the plug, and the outer diameter of the socket is greater than the inner diameter of the second opening.

4. The optical cable connection assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first mounting portion is disposed at the first opening, and the first mounting portion is extended inwardly along the radial direction of the first body. The magnetic attraction component is attached to a side of the first mounting portion close to the plug.

5. The optical cable connection assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second protective cover includes a second body and a second mounting portion, the second mounting portion is disposed at an end of the second body close to the socket, and the magnetic attraction member is fixedly connected to the second mounting portion.

6. The optical cable connection assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second body has a second accommodating cavity that penetrates the second body along the plug insertion direction, the plug is arranged in the second accommodating cavity, and a third opening is provided at one end of the second accommodating cavity close to the socket, and the plug can enter the second accommodating cavity through the third opening; a fourth opening is provided at one end of the second accommodating cavity away from the socket, and the outer diameter of the plug is greater than the inner diameter of the fourth opening.

7. The optical cable connection assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second mounting portion is disposed at the third opening, and the second mounting portion is extended inwardly along the radial direction of the second body. The magnetic attraction member is attached to a side of the second mounting portion close to the plug.

8. The optical cable connection assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first protective cover also includes a stop edge, and the stop edge is arranged around the outer periphery of the first mounting portion.

9. The optical cable connection assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The size of the inner circumference of the stop edge is larger than the size of the outer circumference of the second body. When the plug is plugged into the socket, the second body is inserted into the stop edge, and the second mounting portion is magnetically connected to the first mounting portion.

10. The optical cable connection assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: An end of the socket away from the plug is connected to an optical cable, and the optical cable can be slidably arranged in the second opening; And / or, an end of the plug away from the socket is connected to an optical cable, and the optical cable can be slidably disposed in the fourth opening.

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