Dustproof optical connector

By designing a dustproof mechanism in the optical connector, the dustproof sleeve and support seat are closely attached to and cover the surface of the wire, the problem of signal quality degradation caused by the entry of external dust is solved, and the effect of improving signal transmission efficiency and quality is achieved.

CN222952510UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-06HEBI ANJIXUN OPTOELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422148579.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-03
Publication Date
2025-06-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-03

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Technical Problem

During the use of existing optical connectors, external dust is easily entered, resulting in scattering, absorption and reflection of light signals, affecting signal transmission efficiency and quality.

Method used

A dust-proof optical connector is designed, and a dust-proof mechanism is adopted, including a dust-proof sleeve and a support seat. Through the cooperation of the movable plate, the movable plate and the spring, the dust-proof sleeve can be closely attached to and cover the surface of the wire. The first sealing gasket is inserted into the connection unit to play a dust-proof role.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent external dust from entering the optical connector, reduce the scattering, absorption and reflection of optical signals, and improve signal transmission efficiency and quality.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of optical connectors, and particularly relates to a dustproof optical connector, which comprises a connector body. According to the utility model, the dustproof mechanism is arranged, the movable plate is held to rotate, the movable plate is driven to rotate through the rotation of the movable plate, the dustproof sleeve is driven to rotate through the rotation of the movable plate until the inner side of the dustproof sleeve is attached to and covers the surface of the wire, and then the movable plate is pushed to move under the action of the spring; the dustproof sleeve is driven to be attached to the surface of the connecting unit through movement of the moving plate until the surface of the first sealing gasket is inserted into the connecting unit, so that the dustproof effect on the interior of the connecting unit can be achieved, and the problem that dust carried in external air enters the interior of the optical connector during use of the optical connector is solved. The problem that the transmission efficiency and the transmission quality of signals are affected due to scattering, absorption and reflection of optical signals in the transmission process is solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of optical connectors, in particular to a dustproof optical connector. Background Art

[0002] An optical connector, also often called an optical connector or a live joint, is a reusable passive device used to connect two optical fibers or optical cables to form a continuous optical path.

[0003] The prior art discloses a photovoltaic connector (authorization announcement number CN218448665U). When the arc pad is positioned and connected with the limiting ring groove, this patented technology can be well positioned through the structure at the T-bar, thereby ensuring the engagement of the arc pad with the limiting ring groove, which facilitates positioning and installation.

[0004] However, during use, the surface of the existing optical connector is usually exposed to the outside, and the surface of the optical connector is easily exposed to the outside air. Dust carried in the outside air will enter the interior of the optical connector, causing scattering, absorption and reflection of the optical signal during transmission, thereby affecting the transmission efficiency and quality of the signal. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to make up for the shortcomings of the prior art, during the use of the optical connector, the surface of the optical connector is usually exposed to the outside, and the surface of the optical connector is easily exposed to the outside air. The dust carried in the outside air will enter the interior of the optical connector, causing the optical signal to be scattered, absorbed and reflected during the transmission process, which will reduce the transmission efficiency and signal-to-noise ratio of the optical signal, thereby affecting the transmission quality of the optical signal. The utility model proposes a dustproof optical connector.

[0006] The utility model solves the technical problem by adopting the following technical solution: a dustproof optical connector, comprising a body, the body comprising a connecting unit, the inner cavity of the connecting unit is fixedly connected with a connecting guide core, one side of the connecting guide core is fixedly connected with a fixing seat, the inner cavity of the fixing seat is plugged with a wire, and one side of the connecting unit is equipped with a dustproof mechanism;

[0007] The dustproof mechanism includes a dustproof cover and a support seat, one side of the dustproof cover is movably connected to the surface of the connecting unit, one side of the support seat is movably connected to the surface of the connecting unit, the number of the dustproof covers is two, the number of the support seats is four, the inner side of the dustproof cover is tightly fitted, the inner cavity of the dustproof cover is movably connected to the surface of the wire, one side of the dustproof cover is fixedly connected to a first sealing gasket, the material of the first sealing gasket is rubber, the surface of the first sealing gasket is plug-connected to the inner cavity of the connecting unit, and the inner side of the first sealing gasket is tightly fitted to the surface of the connecting unit.

[0008] Preferably, a connecting groove is provided on one side of the inner cavity of the dust cover, a connecting plate is inserted into the inner cavity of the connecting groove, and one side of the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the inner side of the dust cover.

[0009] Preferably, the inner cavity of the support seat is fixedly connected to a fixed shaft, the surface of the fixed shaft is movably connected to a movable plate, the inner cavity of the movable plate is provided with a movable groove, the inner cavity of the movable groove is movably connected to the movable plate, one side of the movable plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the dust cover, the other side of the movable plate is fixedly connected to a push plate, and one side of the push plate is movably connected to the surface of the movable plate.

[0010] Preferably, a guide rod is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the movable groove, and a surface of the guide rod is movably connected to the inner cavity of the movable plate.

[0011] Preferably, a spring is fixedly connected to one side of the surface of the movable plate, one side of the spring is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the movable groove, and the spring is sleeved on the surface of the guide rod.

[0012] Preferably, a fixing mechanism is installed at the top and bottom of the connecting unit, and the fixing mechanism includes a fixing ring and a positioning groove. The inner side of the fixing ring is movably connected to the surface of the connecting unit, and the positioning groove is opened in the inner cavity of the connecting unit. A second sealing gasket is fixedly connected to one side of the inner cavity of the fixing ring, and the inner side of the second sealing gasket is tightly fitted with the surface of the connecting unit. The front and back sides of the inner cavity of the fixing ring are threadedly connected with fixing bolts, and the bottom of the surface of the fixing bolt is threadedly connected with a fixing nut, and the top of the fixing nut is tightly fitted with the surface of the fixing ring.

[0013] Preferably, a positioning plate is plugged into the inner cavity of the positioning groove, and one side of the positioning plate is fixedly connected to the inner side of the fixing ring.

[0014] The utility model is beneficial in that:

[0015] The utility model provides a dustproof mechanism, and the movable plate is rotated by holding the movable plate, and the rotation of the movable plate drives the movable plate to rotate, and the rotation of the movable plate drives the dustproof cover to rotate until the inner side of the dustproof cover fits and covers the surface of the wire, and then the movable plate is pushed to move under the action of the spring, and the dustproof cover is driven to fit the surface of the connecting unit by the movement of the movable plate, until the surface of the first sealing gasket is plugged into the interior of the connecting unit, which can prevent the interior of the connecting unit from dust, and solves the problem that dust carried in the outside air will enter the interior of the optical connector during use, causing the optical signal to be scattered, absorbed and reflected during transmission, thereby affecting the transmission efficiency and transmission quality of the signal. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] 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 these drawings without paying creative work.

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a fixing ring of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the connection unit of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the dust cover of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the support seat of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the wire of the utility model.

[0023] In the figure: 1. body; 101. wire; 102. connecting unit; 103. connecting guide core; 104. fixing seat; 2. dustproof mechanism; 201. dustproof cover; 202. supporting seat; 203. connecting plate; 204. connecting groove; 205. first sealing gasket; 206. movable plate; 207. push plate; 208. fixed shaft; 209. moving plate; 210. spring; 211. guide rod; 212. moving groove; 3. fixing mechanism; 301. fixing ring; 302. fixing nut; 303. fixing bolt; 304. positioning plate; 305. second sealing gasket; 306. positioning groove. 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 in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0025] The following is combined with Figure 1-6 To further explain this application in detail,

[0026] The present application embodiment discloses a dustproof optical connector. Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 A dustproof optical connector includes a body 1, the body 1 includes a connecting unit 102, the inner cavity of the connecting unit 102 is fixedly connected with a connecting guide core 103, one side of the connecting guide core 103 is fixedly connected with a fixing seat 104, the inner cavity of the fixing seat 104 is plugged and connected with a wire 101, and one side of the connecting unit 102 is installed with a dustproof mechanism 2;

[0027] The dustproof mechanism 2 includes a dustproof cover 201 and a support seat 202. One side of the dustproof cover 201 is movably connected to the surface of the connecting unit 102, and one side of the support seat 202 is movably connected to the surface of the connecting unit 102. There are two dustproof covers 201 and four support seats 202. The inner side of the dustproof cover 201 fits tightly, and the inner cavity of the dustproof cover 201 is movably connected to the surface of the wire 101. One side of the dustproof cover 201 is fixedly connected with a first sealing gasket 205. The material of the first sealing gasket 205 is rubber. The surface of the first sealing gasket 205 is plugged into the inner cavity of the connecting unit 102, and the inner side of the first sealing gasket 205 fits tightly with the surface of the connecting unit 102.

[0028] Reference Figure 4 A connecting groove 204 is provided on one side of the inner cavity of the dust cover 201, and a connecting plate 203 is inserted into the inner cavity of the connecting groove 204. One side of the connecting plate 203 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the dust cover 201. Through the setting of the connecting groove 204, the connecting plate 203 can be inserted into the interior of the dust cover 201, thereby improving the connection stability between the dust covers 201 and preventing the position displacement between the dust covers 201.

[0029] Reference Figure 5 The inner cavity of the support seat 202 is fixedly connected with a fixed shaft 208, and the surface of the fixed shaft 208 is movably connected with a movable plate 206. The inner cavity of the movable plate 206 is provided with a movable groove 212, and the inner cavity of the movable groove 212 is movably connected with a movable plate 209. One side of the movable plate 209 is fixedly connected to the surface of the dust cover 201, and the other side of the movable plate 209 is fixedly connected with a push plate 207. One side of the push plate 207 is movably connected to the surface of the movable plate 206. By setting the fixed shaft 208, the position of the movable plate 206 is supported, so that the movable plate 206 can rotate on the surface of the fixed shaft 208, and the rotation of the fixed shaft 208 can drive the dust cover 201 to rotate to adjust the position of the dust cover 201.

[0030] Reference Figure 5The inner cavity of the movable groove 212 is fixedly connected with a guide rod 211, and the surface of the guide rod 211 is movably connected with the inner cavity of the movable plate 209. Through the setting of the guide rod 211, the movement of the movable plate 209 is guided, thereby preventing the dust cover 201 from shifting during the movement process.

[0031] Reference Figure 5 A spring 210 is fixedly connected to one side of the surface of the movable plate 209, and one side of the spring 210 is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the movable groove 212. The spring 210 is sleeved on the surface of the guide rod 211. Through the setting of the spring 210, the position of the movable plate 209 is supported, so that when the movable plate 209 is not subjected to force, the dust cover 201 can be driven to fit on the surface of the connecting unit 102 under the action of the spring 210, and the dust cover 201 and the connecting unit 102 can be more closely fitted through the setting of the spring 210.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The top and bottom of the connection unit 102 are both equipped with a fixing mechanism 3, the fixing mechanism 3 includes a fixing ring 301 and a positioning groove 306, the inner side of the fixing ring 301 is movably connected to the surface of the connection unit 102, the positioning groove 306 is arranged in the inner cavity of the connection unit 102, a second sealing gasket 305 is fixedly connected to one side of the inner cavity of the fixing ring 301, the inner side of the second sealing gasket 305 is tightly fitted with the surface of the connection unit 102, the front side and the back side of the inner cavity of the fixing ring 301 are both threadedly connected with fixing bolts 303, and the bottom threaded connection of the surface of the fixing bolts 303 is provided. A fixing nut 302 is connected, and the top of the fixing nut 302 fits tightly with the surface of the fixing ring 301. The position of the connection units 102 is fixed by the setting of the fixing ring 301. The surface of the fixing bolt 303 is inserted into the interior of the fixing ring 301, and after the fixing nut 302 is sleeved on the surface of the fixing bolt 303, the connection units 102 can be prevented from being separated. The second sealing gasket 305 is set to seal the connection of the connection unit 102 to prevent dust from entering the interior of the connection unit 102.

[0033] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The inner cavity of the positioning groove 306 is plugged with a positioning plate 304, and one side of the positioning plate 304 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the fixing ring 301. Through the setting of the positioning groove 306, the positioning plate 304 can enter the interior of the connecting unit 102, thereby positioning the position of the fixing ring 301, so that the fixing ring 301 can be stably attached to the surface of the connecting unit 102.

[0034] Working principle: First, hold the wire 101 and insert it into the interior of the fixing seat 104, then fit the inner sides of the connecting unit 102 together, hold the fixing ring 301 and move it, fit the bottom of the fixing ring 301 to the surface of the connecting unit 102, and at the same time, the positioning plate 304 will be moved during the movement of the fixing ring 301. When the bottom of the fixing ring 301 fits the surface of the connecting unit 102, the surface of the positioning plate 304 will be inserted into the interior of the positioning groove 306, thereby adjusting the fixing ring 301. The fixing ring 301 is positioned so that it can be stably attached to the surface of the connecting unit 102. Then, by holding the fixing bolt 303 and rotating it, the fixing bolt 303 is inserted into the inside of the fixing ring 301. When the fixing ring 301 is completely inserted into the inside of the fixing ring 301, by holding the fixing nut 302 and rotating it, the fixing nut 302 is sleeved on the surface of the fixing bolt 303 until the top of the fixing nut 302 is tightly attached to the surface of the fixing ring 301. The position between the connecting units 102 can be adjusted. The movable plate 206 is held to rotate, and the guide rod 211 is rotated by the rotation of the movable plate 206, and the movable plate 209 is rotated by the rotation of the guide rod 211, and the dust cover 201 is rotated by the rotation of the movable plate 209 until the inner side of the dust cover 201 fits and covers the surface of the wire 101, and the connecting plate 203 is driven to rotate during the rotation of the dust cover 201. When the inner side of the dust cover 201 is fitted, the surface of the connecting plate 203 will be inserted into the interior of the connecting groove 204 to improve the connection stability between the dust covers 201 and prevent the position of the dust covers 201 from shifting. After that, the movable plate 209 will be pushed to move under the action of the spring 210. The movement of the movable plate 209 drives the dust cover 201 to fit the surface of the connecting unit 102 until the surface of the first sealing gasket 205 is inserted into the interior of the connecting unit 102, thereby preventing the interior of the connecting unit 102 from dust.

[0035] The above shows and describes the basic principle, main features and advantages of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above embodiments, and the above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principle of the utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, the utility model may have various changes and improvements, and these changes and improvements fall within the scope of the utility model to be protected.

Claims

1. A dustproof optical connector, characterized in that: The device comprises a body (1), the body (1) comprising a connection unit (102), the inner cavity of the connection unit (102) being fixedly connected to a connection guide core (103), one side of the connection guide core (103) being fixedly connected to a fixing seat (104), the inner cavity of the fixing seat (104) being plugged with a wire (101), and one side of the connection unit (102) being installed with a dustproof mechanism (2); The dustproof mechanism (2) comprises a dustproof cover (201) and a support seat (202); one side of the dustproof cover (201) is movably connected to the surface of the connection unit (102); one side of the support seat (202) is movably connected to the surface of the connection unit (102); the number of the dustproof covers (201) is two, the number of the support seats (202) is four, the inner side of the dustproof cover (201) is tightly fitted, the inner cavity of the dustproof cover (201) is movably connected to the surface of the wire (101); one side of the dustproof cover (201) is fixedly connected to a first sealing gasket (205); the material of the first sealing gasket (205) is rubber; the surface of the first sealing gasket (205) is plug-connected to the inner cavity of the connection unit (102); the inner side of the first sealing gasket (205) is tightly fitted to the surface of the connection unit (102).

2. A dustproof optical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting groove (204) is provided on one side of the inner cavity of the dust cover (201), a connecting plate (203) is inserted into the inner cavity of the connecting groove (204), and one side of the connecting plate (203) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the dust cover (201).

3. The dustproof optical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner cavity of the support seat (202) is fixedly connected to a fixed shaft (208), the surface of the fixed shaft (208) is movably connected to a movable plate (206), the inner cavity of the movable plate (206) is provided with a movable groove (212), the inner cavity of the movable groove (212) is movably connected to a movable plate (209), one side of the movable plate (209) is fixedly connected to the surface of the dust cover (201), the other side of the movable plate (209) is fixedly connected to a push plate (207), and one side of the push plate (207) is movably connected to the surface of the movable plate (206).

4. A dustproof optical connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner cavity of the movable groove (212) is fixedly connected to a guide rod (211), and the surface of the guide rod (211) is movably connected to the inner cavity of the movable plate (209).

5. The dustproof optical connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: A spring (210) is fixedly connected to one side of the surface of the movable plate (209), one side of the spring (210) is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the movable groove (212), and the spring (210) is sleeved on the surface of the guide rod (211).

6. The dustproof optical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top and bottom of the connection unit (102) are both provided with a fixing mechanism (3), the fixing mechanism (3) comprising a fixing ring (301) and a positioning groove (306), the inner side of the fixing ring (301) is movably connected to the surface of the connection unit (102), the positioning groove (306) is arranged in the inner cavity of the connection unit (102), a second sealing gasket (305) is fixedly connected to one side of the inner cavity of the fixing ring (301), the inner side of the second sealing gasket (305) is tightly fitted with the surface of the connection unit (102), the front side and the back side of the inner cavity of the fixing ring (301) are both threadedly connected with fixing bolts (303), the bottom of the surface of the fixing bolt (303) is threadedly connected with a fixing nut (302), and the top of the fixing nut (302) is tightly fitted with the surface of the fixing ring (301).

7. The dustproof optical connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: A positioning plate (304) is plugged into the inner cavity of the positioning groove (306), and one side of the positioning plate (304) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the fixing ring (301).

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  • Photovoltaic connector

    CN218448665U